A sentence was issued In state court last week for a woman convicted for killing female partner years ago. Marian Margaret Williams was sentenced to 50 years in prison in 18th Judicial District Court ...

The New Roads City Council in its last regular meeting of 2025 gave the green light to its budget for 2026 fiscal year. The city will operate on a $17 million spending plan for the next fiscal year ...

(Family Features) There's no magic quite like the holidays through the eyes of a child. The season brings countless special moments and opportunities to make lifelong memories, from enjoying tasty ...

Quizlet reports that Gen Z college students defy common stereotypes, showing high levels of ambition, strategic thinking about their futures, and a willingness to make significant sacrifices for ...

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Work should begin by spring on a project that will have a major impact on industry along the Westbank. Groundbreaking is set ...

Standing on the grounds of the Pointe Coupee Museum now is a new kind of historical marker that does not just tell the story of the Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927 but invites visitors to ...

The U.S. Senate’s final approval of President Donald Trump’s 2025-26 federal budget could have dire effects on rural health care, but the head of Pointe Coupee Parish’s only hospital said local ...

Steve Fourrier, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of New Roads, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, surrounded by his four children and grandchildren. A devoted Catholic, Steve lived a ...

The Arts Council of Pointe Coupee has been busy planning for its annual fund raiser and 2026 performance series while also being involved in community activities. They have had a busy fall with art ...

Mike Daigle, a seasoned crawfish farmer, has spent most of his life cultivating the rich waters of southwestern Louisiana. As he navigates the murky ponds, his weathered hands expertly guide the ...

Essie Chambers began her career as an independent producer and won awards for her work, but this week she won a prestigious literary award.The Pittsburgh native was the recipient of the 18th annual ...