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Miss St. James Parish Mackenzie Ory and Teen Miss St. James Parish Miley Daley

Miss Photo Winners from left to right - Calista Ordeneaux, 1st Maid; 2026 Miss St James Parish Mackenzie Ory; 2025 Miss St. James Parish Carey Deroche; and 2nd Maid Kinsley St. Pierre.

Teen Photo Winners from left to right - Addyson Poche, 1st Maid; 2025 Teen Miss St James Parish Guilliana Esquivel; 2026 Teen Miss St. James Parish Miley Daley; and Leia Poce, 2nd Maid.

Mackenzie Ory Wins Miss St. James Parish Pageant

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 5:00am

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Miss St. James Parish Sugar Queen Committee celebrated its 73rd annual Miss St. James Parish and 34th Miss Teen St. James Parish Pageant. The pageant was held at Lutcher High School Auditorium in Lutcher. The mistress of ceremonies was Amanda Dufresne Rodrigues of Paulina, our 2017 Miss St. James, and the master of ceremonies was Parish President Pete Dufresne of Paulina. The theme for this year’s pageant was “Magnolias and Blush: Where Southern Grace Blooms”.

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Trey Matherne Named To Mississippi State

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 5:00am

Trey Matherne, of Paulina, LA, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2026 Deans' List.

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Helping Hand Haven, Mosaic To Sponsor School Supply Giveaways For SJP Students

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 5:00am

Hundreds of students across St. James Parish will have an opportunity to begin the new school year with the supplies they need during two community school supply giveaways sponsored by Helping Hand Haven and Mosaic.

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FCABC Backpack Giveaway Aug. 1st

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 5:00am

First Community Antioch Baptist Church will host a backpack giveaway for schoolchildren on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Lutcher, offering free backpacks, school supplies, food, games and music. The event aims to serve 300 students and will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church's location at 10860 LA 3125.