The 2026 St. James Wildcat baseball team took the field this week to begin the season and there is no doubt a sense of excitement surrounding the team and the program.
A shooting in Lutcher that occurred last Saturday night claimed the life of a 19-year old Denham Springs man and severly injured a 17-year old male also from Denham Springs.
Twenty-third Judicial District Attorney Ricky Babin’s office reports on May 19, 2025, Clydedric Joseph (30-years old, 2190 Levy Gaudet St. Lutcher) pled guilty to Attempted Manslaughter, and on January 20, 2026, Joseph was sentenced to 20-years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections (with credit for time served).
The St. James Parish School Board met Tuesday evening and the meeting was highlighted by two recognition ceremonies held to honor some of the District’s best and brightest students.
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