Fordoche appoints police chief | Pointe Coupee Banner
Dec 18, 2024 · A veteran law enforcement officer has assumed the post as chief for the Fordoche Police Department.In a vote at its Dec. 10 meeting, the Board of Aldermen unanimously agreed to hire Pat Bizette to head the town’s Police Department.He will …
Childhood service expansion sought | Pointe Coupee Banner
Dec 11, 2024 · The three parishes in the 18th Judicial District took steps last week toward a joint effort that would expand educational opportunities for their youngest learners. On the heels of the strides that the Pointe Coupee Early Childhood Coalition has made over the past five years, representatives of the three parish school systems met at the Poydras Center on ways to achieve more influence on the ...
Livonia officials sworn in | Pointe Coupee Banner
Dec 18, 2024 · Livonia’s mayor and the police chief remain the same, while all but one member of the Board of Aldermen took office for the first time last week.The ceremony Friday, Dec. 13 marked the start of the third term for Mayor Rhett Pourciau and Police Chief Landon Landry who had a partial tenur...
New Roads ’25 budget approved | Pointe Coupee Banner
Dec 18, 2024 · A budget the City of New Roads approved for the 2025 fiscal year allows for a modest surplus as a major public works project begins. The $24.2 million budget council members ratified at the final regular meeting of 2024 includes funding for …
Museum to host Old Time Music Jam | Pointe Coupee Banner
Dec 24, 2024 · The Old Time Music Open Jam is held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. the second Sunday of the month at the Brick Gallery of the West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave.Admission is free.Jam sessions are open for any musician to join in to play tunes including country, bluegrass, gospel, ...
Tis the season for some ho, ho, ho’s | Pointe Coupee Banner
Dec 11, 2024 · Saturday will bring pre-Christmas festivities for residents in New Roads and Livonia. Here’s a look at the events: NEW ROADS Pointe Coupee Parish Fire District 6 hosts its annual Christmas parade beginning at 6 p.m.
Consider these year-end financial decisions | Pointe Coupee Banner
Dec 11, 2024 · As we enter the holiday season, your life may well become busier. Still, you might want to take the time to consider some financial moves before we turn the calendar to 2025.Here are a few suggestions:• Review your investment portfolio.
Thanksgiving holds special meaning | Pointe Coupee Banner
Nov 27, 2024 · Eighteen months ago, the thought of a return to any semblance of normal life seemed almost impossible for New Roads Police Officer Michael Porche.Porche, 70, is now busy as ever in active duty with the NRPD.He’s also looking …
Harvest Festival accepting vendors for annual event
Oct 9, 2024 · Vendors are sought for the annual Harvest Festival, set for Friday through Sunday, Nov. 1-3, along False River in New Roads.The festival offers an opportunity for vendors to sell handmade crafts, art, jewelry or other creative goods to …
Getting to the Pointe | Pointe Coupee Banner
Dec 11, 2024 · It’s newspaper deadline as I write my column, which isn’t unusual other than time is running out for me in another respect. We’re only two weeks from Christmas and I still have the lion’s share of items to tackle on the gift list.