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New Water Plant Clarifier Strengthens Water Supply And Disaster Preparedness

The Convent Clarifier project, which is now complete and fully operational and a major upgrade to the St. James Parish water system, was funded through a grant from the Louisiana Water Sector and funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Former Gramercy Alderwoman Rubenstein Clark and others enjoy the Juneteenth Celebration. The event was scheduled to be held at Amato Park in Lutcher but was moved to the Gramercy Town Pavilion due to inclement weather.

Local Residents Celebrate Juneteenth Despite Rainy Weather

Dark clouds gathered over St. James Parish on Friday morning, but they could not dampen the spirit of a community determined to celebrate freedom.

The section of land outlined in green is the property the Council voted to reclassify from Agricultural to Industrial. The yellow section is the Rome property along with several other land owners and this section will remain residential.

St. James Land Use Decision Faces Immediate Court Fight

The day following the St. James Parish Council’s 4 to 3 decision to change the designation of the Shady Grove area in Romeville from Agricultural to Industrial on the generalized future land use plan, attorneys for Inclusive Louisiana, Mt. Triumph...

Pratt Retires After 20 Years; Jeremy Martin Named Next CEO Of St. James Parish Hospital

St. James Parish Hospital announced on Monday a planned leadership transition as Chief Executive Officer MaryEllen Pratt prepares to retire at the end of July 2026 following nearly two decades of leadership at the hospital.

The home of the late Rev. Herbert Gordon on Lionel Washington Street was destroyed by fire late Tuesday night in Lutcher.

Fire Destroys Historic Home Of Civil Rights-Era Pastor In Lutcher

Flames consumed the longtime home of the late Rev. Herbert Gordon on Lionel Washington Street late Tuesday night, destroying a structure that for decades stood as both a family residence and a quiet monument to the local civil rights movement.

The Three Amigos: (from bottom to top) Sam, the Indian Ring Neck, and Skittles, the colorful Sun Conure, are happy to have their friend Theodore back in the friendly confines of the Gauthier home in Hester. Theo recently flew the coop and spent eight days

Lost, Found, And Finally Home: Theodore’s Incredible Journey

Tuesday, June 2nd, started out as a normal day for Lisa Gauthier and her family, who live in the Hester Heights Subdivision in Hester, LA.

News

Aldermen Vote To Allow Mobile Homes Throughout Town

The Lutcher Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in Special Session Tuesday night to hold a Public Hearing and then vote to enact an ordinance that would amend the Town’s laws to allow brand new mobile

By David Reynaud Editor

New Water Plant Clarifier Strengthens Water Supply And Disaster Preparedness

The Convent Clarifier project, which is now complete and fully operational and a major upgrade to the St.

Local Residents Celebrate Juneteenth Despite Rainy Weather

Dark clouds gathered over St. James Parish on Friday morning, but they could not dampen the spirit of a community determined to celebrate freedom.

By K. Wesley White, Sr. Contributor

Sports

Bulldog Track & Field Teams Compete At State Meet

The Lutcher Boys and Girls Track & Field teams competed in the Class 4A state meet held at LSU’s Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

By Jim Henderson Sportswriter

Bazile Brings Home The Gold

T. C. Bazile - the Man, the Myth, the Legend was once again a dominant force at the Special Olympics recently held at Southeastern Louisiana University’s track and field facility.

Cypress Physical Therapy Drops Two In Summer League Baseball Play

The Lutcher High based-Cypress Physical Therapy baseball team began play in the Crescent City summer league suffering a pair of losses to St.

By Jim Henderson Sportswriter

Opinion

Hearts In Touch

My four-year-old grandson Jackson spends time with me every morning before swimming practice. He recently searched for a game to play and emerged with a puzzle.

By Ronny Michel