When LSU AgCenter horticulturists sit down to choose plants worthy of induction into the Louisiana Super Plant program, their goal is to identify contenders that are tough enough to handle our challenging growing conditions — and still look good doing it.
Sports may be the first thing that comes to mind when many parents think of extracurricular activities for their children, but there are plenty of options. Just because a youngster may not be the next quarterback or captain of the soccer team does not mean he or she can’t find an extracurricular activity to be passionate about.
Summer is coming to a close, but don’t save those fishing poles. The St. James Boat Club will be holding their “Annual Jr. Fishing Rodeo” on SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 2026. We are located at 39180 Hwy. 61 at the Scenic Blind River, which is located just outside of the Town of Gramercy.
2026 TOUR OF RESTAURANTS: Keep St. James Parish Beautiful, in collaboration with the St. James Parish Economic Development Board, is sponsoring the 2026 Tour of Restaurants. To participate, pick up a Tour of Restaurants Passport at any participating restaurant, the St. James Parish Courthouse in Convent, the Courthouse Annex in Vacherie or the Welcome Senior Center. Register through the QR code in the Passport for a chance to win a weekly drawing held July 25th through October 17. Turn in your stamped card at the St. James Parish Welcome Center. Five stamps on your card earns a t-shirt and ten stamps win a t-shirt and an entry to win the grand prize drawing of $25 in gift cards to each participating restaurant. The participating restaurants are:
2290 Texas St.
Lutcher, LA 70071
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