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Gramercy Looks To Make Changes To Health & Sanitation Ordinance

The Gramercy Mayor and Board of Aldermen began the process to amend a Town ordinance and the changes, if ultimately implemented, will effect the Town’s Health & Sanitation ordinance and

After Six Year Battle, Dilapidated North Airline Building Coming Down

The Town of Gramercy is in the process of getting rid of one of its biggest eyesores. It has taken some time, roughly six-years to be exact, but the unsightly

Flood/Backwater Protection Now In The Hands Of Voters

When St. James Parish voters head to the polls this Saturday, May 4th, to vote on the Parish Council’s proposed 7-mill Ad Valorem tax, there is only one main question

School Board Delves Into Many Issues At Annual Retreat

In a day-long retreat held Monday, April 22nd, in Darrow, LA, the St. James Parish School Board discussed a number of topics including the on-going relationship with FG LA, LLC,

Parish Council Receives Results Of Housing Study

Jeff Bell, representing the development advising and program management firm CSRS, presented findings to the St. James Parish Council concerning a housing/population study his firm was hired to conduct on

May 4th Property Tax Measure Is Fast Approaching

The public informational meetings designed to inform the public on the proposed plans to improve drainage throughout the Parish and to protect the Parish’s east bank residents from backwater flooding are now complete and the big question is whether...

News

Centenary Awards

Centenary College of Louisiana held commencement exercises for the Class of 2019 on Saturday, May 4, at the Gold Dome, awarding bachelor of arts and science degrees to undergraduates as well as 17

SJP Partners With CivicSource ® To Hold A Community Information Session On Investing In Adjudicated Property

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The Sings & Strings Festival Has Been Rescheduled For May 19th

Music styles from jazz to oldies, blues to country, and folk to bluegrass will once again highlight the Garyville Timbermill Museum Association’s Sings and Strings Festival in Historic Garyville.

Sports

Wildcat Track Teams Compete In District 10-3A Meet

The annual District 10-3A Track & Field Meet was recently held at Lutcher High School. The top four finishers in each event qualified for the Regional Meet.

By Jim Henderson Sportswriter

‘Cats And ‘Dogs Ousted From Baseball Playoffs

Both the St. James and Lutcher High baseball teams saw their seasons come to an end as both were ousted in the first round of the state playoffs.

By Jim Henderson

Bulldogs Earn Playoff Berth

The Lutcher Bulldog Baseball team qualified for the Class 4A state playoffs and are seeded No. 11 in the bracket. The Bulldogs hosted No.

By Jim Henderson Sportswriter

Opinion

Power In Praise

“A Better Covenant”

By Jean Wahl Photograph Image/jpg “a Better Covenant”

Hearts In Touch

It happened so quickly, and with six adults on deck, all decent swimmers and one a former lifeguard.

By Ronny Michel

Get High On Life

Don’t Judge People

By : Harold Keller

Lifestyle

GES Makes A Splash

On Thursday, May 9th Gramercy Elementary School held its 10th annual Gator Gala at Lutcher High School. The theme for the event was “GES Makes a Splash.”

Seniors Honored At The 2019 Religious Celebration

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina was the setting Tuesday night, May 11, 2019 to pray for the graduating senior classes of Lutcher High School, Riverside Academy and St.

Children’s Theatre Workshop To Be Held

Children’s Theatre workshop will be held in June at St. John Theatre in Reserve.