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Dale Petit Led A Life Dedicated To Helping Those Less Fortunate

St. James Parish and the entire 23rd Judicial District lost a committed public servant last week with the death of Dale J. Petit on Saturday, August 2nd.

School Board Exempts Parents From Technology Fee; Rolls Forward Millages

The St. James Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening at the Public Relations Building on Lutcher High School’s campus and in an effort to lessen the financial burden on parents, the Board unanimously voted to suspend the...

Wildcat Championship Football Team Named Prep Team Of The Year

The Greater New Orleans Sports Awards Committee listed its annual award winners in a variety of categories and one of the biggest winners are the Class 3A State Championion St. James High Wildcat Football team as they were named Prep Team of the...

St. James Parish Case Count Continues To Skyrocket

Last week when I wrote about St. James Parish unfortunately reaching and surpassing 500 confirmed cases of COVID-19, little did I know at that time that in just over a week, when many hoped we could possibly begin to see a downward trend in reported...

Ballot Is Set As Candidates Qualify

Twenty-third Judicial District Attorney Ricky Babin and several district judges won their races outright after signing up for the November 3rd election without opposition.

Rash Of Vehicle Burglaries In Vacherie

On the morning of Thursday, July 16th, the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office received several calls in reference to numerous vehicle burglaries in the South Vacherie area.

News

Attorney Sharrolyn Jackson Miles, Longtime Resident Of The River Parishes, Recently Announced Her Candidacy For The Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeal, 2nd District, Division A

Editor’s Note: Sharrolyn Jackson Miles announces her candidacy for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, 2nd District, Division A.

Financial Assistance To St. James Parish Residents

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River Parishes Tourist Commission's Buddy Boe And Willma Harvey Earn Destination Management Executive Designation

The River Parishes Tourist Commission (RPTC) is pleased to announce that Executive Director Buddy Boe and Director of Sales and Business Development Willma Harvey have earned the Certified Destinat

Sports

Lady Rippers Took Home Runnersup In The 2020 SEAA World Series

The Lady Rippers 09' 10u team participated in the 2020 SEAA World Series in Pigeon Forge, TN July 13th-19th. The girls took home runners-up, going 6-2 for the week.

Under Strict Guidelines, Student Athletes Begin Summer Workouts

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented high school athletics with a myriad of challenges.

By Jim Henderson

Wildcat Defensive Star Savion Jones To Remain In The Big Cat Family As He Pledges To Become A LSU Tiger

Over the last few months St. James Wildcat junior defensive end Savion Jones has become one of the hottest college football recruits in Louisiana.

Opinion

Hearts In Touch

My daughter, Monique, once began a list entitled, “101 things that make me happy and 101 things that don’t.” I decided to write my own list and three things instantly came to mind – long lines, spo

By Ronny Michel