By John Ory Dupont
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Three governmental entities in the Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse are in the process of moving to new – but…
A state House proposal that would shift $24.3 million from early childhood education programs has drawn disappointment from the head of the Pointe Coupee Early…
Animal control in the city of New Roads once again will become a municipal service after a decision Mayor Theron Smith announced at the regular meeting Tuesday…
Compiled by Banner staff Bizette named to All-GSC softball team. Former Catholic- PC pitcher Blaire Bizette was named to the All-Gulf South Conference Softball…
It took 1½ games – 11 innings – to decide the Division IV Select champion Saturday at the State Softball Tournament in Sulphur.
As other title games ended,…
Dillion Houston’s finish in the javelin was a highlight for Livonia at the Region 2-4A Track Meet on April 24 at Cecilia.
The girls 4x400 relay also put up an…
The Third Annual 1-Mile Walk and 5-K Run will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Livonia Community Center and ballpark to benefit Pointe…
Tickets are now available as the Pointe Coupee Historical Society prepares to celebrate the former Poydras High School’s 100th birthday with a two-day event.…
The 14th Annual Treasures of Pointe Coupee has set its dates and is looking for artists.
Submissions are being accepted for the 2024 Treasures of Pointe…
W e would like to welcome Stephen Dabadie back home, although the retired U.S. Army general and native of New Roads won’t be just propping up his feet and…
Many Americans have, at some point, become engulfed in social media and some of the terms that have since become commonplace in our society.
One term that…
Dear editor:
To the residents of Pointe Coupee Parish Fire District 3: On April 27, 2024, an election will be held in which you, the voter, will be called…
A good boss looks out for his workers.
There are many versions of that adage.
It can be applied to coaches, preparing and mentoring their athletes.
It could…
Betty Laurent Jarreau Stonaker of Fredericksburg, Texas died on the 21st of October 2020 at home with her family. Betty was born Marie Elizabeth Laurent on…
James Alvin Jarreau passed away on April 25, 2024 at the age of 77. A loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend was a native of Erwinville, LA and…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Peggy Elaine Stafford Guerin, 61, of Glynn, after bravely enduring a long illness. She is…
Jeremy Paul “Bob” Debetaz, age 36, native of New Roads, Louisiana, passed away on April 27, 2024. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Known for his warm…