+8 Hyundai wins $1.3 billion in tax-free financing for Louisiana steel mill BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer Sep 18, 2026 The loans are on top of $2.6 billion in already announced direct and indirect incentives for the project.
Parish Council looking at options to repair damaged bridge to Cat Island BY JAMES MINTON | Contributing writer Sep 17, 2026 A delegation with varied interests on Cat Island pressed the West Feliciana Parish Council at its Sept. 14 meeting to repair a bridge damaged 10 years ago.
Running for office: Davis seeks School Board District 1 seat Community news report Sep 16, 2026 Dewey Davis, 64, Republican, is running for the Zachary Community School Board District 1 seat.
Buck Carroll Road in Livingston Parish closed after culvert collapses BY GIGI LIMAN | Staff writer Sep 15, 2026 Buck Carroll Road in Livingston Parish was unexpectedly closed Tuesday and is expected to remain closed for weeks following the collapse of a culvert, according to parish officials.
Man who started police chase that killed two Brusly teens pleads guilty to manslaughter BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Sep 15, 2026 Just over three and a half years after a police chase inadvertently killed two teens in West Baton Rouge Parish, the man who started the pursuit pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges.
City of Zachary recognizes Suicide Prevention Month Community news report Sep 15, 2026 The city of Zachary recently presented a Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation in recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Running for office: Partin seeks Zachary Community School Board District 4 seat Community news report Updated Sep 15, 2026 Jason Partin, no party, is running for Zachary Community School Board District 4.
Zachary High basketball member invited to national event for the top 150 players Community news report Sep 15, 2026 Zachary High Lady Bronco basketball team member Asia Bell was invited to the Wootten 150, a high school girls' basketball event and evaluation camp, which will be held in Las Vegas.
+5 Louisiana weighs approval of $900 million in tax-free bonds for Hyundai steel mill BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer Sep 15, 2026 Gov. Jeff Landry has held up the project as key to economic development. But it comes with major subsidies negotiated with the help of non-disclosure agreements.
Zachary student enters Phi Kappa Phi Community news report Sep 15, 2026 Jassoni Martin, of Zachary, a student at 91ÇÑ×Ó-Shreveport, recently was elected to membership into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest collegiate honor society for all academ…
Running for office: Boyd seeks reelection to Zachary council seat 5 Community news report Sep 15, 2026 Jennifer Boyd is seeking reelection to the District 5 council seat, where she has served for the past four years.
East and West Feliciana Council on Aging activities starting Sept. 16, 2026 Community news report Sep 15, 2026 The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:
West Feliciana records convincing win over Ferriday BY Richard Meek | Contributing writer Sep 15, 2026 Four players combined for 226 rushing yards and eight touchdowns to lead West Feliciana to a convincing 56-12 victory over Ferriday on Friday.
+2 Jackson Elementary students study light by building special boxes Community news report Sep 15, 2026 On Aug. 21, students in Elizabeth Laurent’s science classes at Jackson Elementary School used a light box investigation model to learn about light reflection and how our eyes see the world around us.
East Feliciana High honored as a top school offering craft education Community news report Sep 15, 2026 At the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance Workforce Development Awards on Aug. 27, GBRIA honored the contractors, schools and institutions doing the work of building Southeast Louisiana’s i…
West Feliciana High announces its homecoming court for 2026 Community news report Sep 15, 2026 West Feliciana High School recently announced its 2026-27 homecoming court.
West Feliciana Parish Detention Center bookings for Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2026 Community news report Sep 15, 2026 The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Aug. 31-Sept. 6.
Around the Felicianas for Sept. 16, 2026 BY LEILA PITCHFORD Staff writer Sep 15, 2026 Market has new hours
+5 CPR foundation and training program for kids launched by local nurse BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL | Contributing writer Sep 15, 2026 The newly established CPR Bear Hero Foundation hosted its first training session with hands-only CPR for more than 40 children Sept. 12 at the presentation held in Jackson.
Around Ascension for Sept. 16, 2026 BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Staff writer Sep 15, 2026 Riverside Farmers Market opens
+4 VFW Auxiliary offers scholarship opportunities during Red, White & Youth School Kickoff BY WENDY LOUP | Contributing writer Sep 15, 2026 VFW Post 3693 Auxiliary welcomed students into the new school year Saturday during its Red, White & Youth School Kickoff.
+9 Denham Springs’ quarterback runs into tight defense of Central High, but has good moments BY CHARLES SALZER | Contributing writer Sep 15, 2026 Charles Salzer covers sports for The Livingston-Tangipahoa Advocate. He can be reached at livingston@theadvocate.com
Zachary Police bookings for Sept. 3-9, 2026 Community news report Sep 15, 2026 The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department Sept. 3-9, 2026.
+3 Four Livingston Parish high schools honored for workforce development efforts Community news report Sep 15, 2026 The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance has honored four Livingston Parish high schools for their efforts in workforce development.
Around Zachary for Sept. 16, 2026 BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer Sep 15, 2026 Celebrate Zachary homecoming pride
+5 ZHS swimming to success and building for the future BY WARREN BRADY | Contributing writer Sep 15, 2026 Zachary High coach Julie Peveto and her team of 18 swimmers kicked off their season on Aug. 29 with competition against Baton Rouge Magnet, Denham Springs and West Feliciana.
+2 Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall returns to Zachary after 30 years Community news report Sep 15, 2026 The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is returning to Zachary for the first time in 30 years.
Judge sentences Maringouin siblings, hired killer to life in prison for murdering former employee BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Sep 15, 2026 A Maringouin brother, sister and the gunman they hired to kill a former employee to stop a lawsuit were sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.