Landry wins 23rd JDC judge against two-time incumbent Verdigets BY ANNAKATE FREELAND | Staff writer 2 hrs ago Kim Landry won the only contested race in the 23rd Judicial District Court, which covers Ascension, Assumption, and St. James parishes, beating two-time incumbent Jason Verdigets.
+2 Lawyer with background in family law wins district judge seat in Livingston, Tangipahoa, St. Helena parishes BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer 2 hrs ago Republican Lindon "Lindy" Bennett Magee beat independent Jasper Brock Tuesday for an open seat on the 21st Judicial District Court bench.
+2 D'Aquila wins race for 20th Judicial District Attorney BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer 3 hrs ago Republican Cy D’Aquila Jr. beat independent Kenneth Fabre on Tuesday to be the next district attorney for East and West Feliciana parishes, bringing a new face to a powerful role for the first…
Two Livingston Parish school board members reelected. See who. BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer 4 hrs ago Livingston Parish School Board President Cecil Harris beat businessman Chris Taylor in an election of change versus consistency, while incumbent Jeff Frizell beat Philana Webb for the School B…
Zachary High School FFA wins national recognition Community news report 14 hrs ago On Oct. 23, the Zachary High School chapter of the National FFA Organization was named Best Building Communities chapter in the nation.
River Bend data center site, zoning plans pushed back as Hut 8 reassesses Phase II BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer 14 hrs ago The West Feliciana Planning and Zoning Commission has once again pushed back approval of Phase II of the massive Hut 8 data center because of concerns about how close the building will be to a…
+2 District champion volleyball coaches share bond BY TROY LeBOEUF | Contributing writer 18 hrs ago Veteran coach Chandra Ewen, of Prairieville, and first year head coach Kevreion Ward, of Ascension Catholic, share a bond.
Ascension Parish bookings for Oct 22-29, 2026 Community news report 18 hrs ago The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Oct. 22-29.
Surgeon joins North Oaks Surgical Associates in Hammond Community news report 18 hrs ago Dr. Andrea Brumley has joined North Oaks Surgical Associates in Hammond.
Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations open Nov. 16-23 Community news report 18 hrs ago Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in November.
Southeastern recognizes distinguished alumni, others at awards banquet Community news report 18 hrs ago Southeastern Louisiana University recently recognized distinguished alumni at its annual Alumni Awards Evening during Homecoming week.
+2 Zachary angus owners named grand champions in Mississippi show Community news report 18 hrs ago The 2026 Mississippi Angus Association Preview Show was Oct. 9 in Jackson, Mississippi.
Zachary Police bookings for Oct. 22-28, 2026 Community news report 18 hrs ago The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department Oct. 22-28, 2026.
Feliciana Airpark welcomes all for wings and wheels day Community news report 18 hrs ago The Nov. 7 Wings and Wheels Fly-In/Cruise-In to be held at the Feliciana Airpark in Jackson has its planners looking forward to the first combo event by sharing planes and cars and more with t…
+5 Costumes highlight school day in Zachary schools Community news report 18 hrs ago On Oct. 30, students in the Zachary Community School District dressed up in costumes, including students at Rollins Place Elementary.
+2 West Feliciana High wins homecoming match and names queen Community news report Nov 3, 2026 West Feliciana Parish schools wrapped up a week of homecoming festivities, bringing students, families and alumni together for the celebration.
West Feliciana Parish Detention Center bookings for Oct. 19-25, 2026 Community news report Nov 3, 2026 The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Oct. 19-25.
Son of Zachary police chief arrested after domestic fight BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Updated Nov 2, 2026 The son of Zachary Police Chief Darryl Lawrence was arrested Saturday after officers responded to a domestic altercation at a home on Vista Oak Court, police said.
+5 Clinton comes together for trick-or-treating on Lawyers Row Community news report Oct 31, 2026 Trick-or-treaters walked Lawyers Row on Thursday picking up candy and treats for Clinton’s annual Halloween party.
Flock Safety camera rep explains to Zachary council how the cameras work, are used in law enforcement BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer Oct 30, 2026 Two months after the Zachary City Council raised questions about how Flock license plate-reading cameras are being used by local police, a representative of the company that makes the controve…
Breakfast planned to honor veterans, firefighters and first responders By Richard Meek | Contributing writer Oct 29, 2026 Their lives have been one of service.
+7 French Settlement’s Creole Festival preserves history of small Louisiana village By Richard Meek | Contributing writer Oct 29, 2026 Perhaps not considered large by some standards, what the French Settlement Creole Festival lacks in size makes up in community intimacy.
Plane makes emergency landing in East Feliciana, no injuries reported BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Updated Oct 29, 2026 A plane made an emergency landing in Slaughter Thursday morning due to electrical issues, the East Feliciana Sheriff’s Office said.
Tractor Supply stores in Louisiana to host Hometown Heroes Day event Community news report Oct 28, 2026 Tractor Supply Company is celebrating National Hometown Heroes Day on Nov. 7 by activating all 2,400-plus stores nationwide to recognize and honor local police, fire, veterans and active milit…
Ascension Parish bookings for Oct 15-22, 2026 Community news report Oct 28, 2026 The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Oct. 15-22.
+3 West Feliciana Athletics announces inaugural Hall of Fame Class Community news report Oct 28, 2026 West Feliciana Parish Schools has announced the inaugural class of the West Feliciana Athletic Hall of Fame, launching a new annual tradition dedicated to celebrating the people who have shape…