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The St. James High School Historical Committee will induct new members of its Hall of Fame during the half-time of the Friday night football game on Friday, September 11, 2026.

A new automated water meter (left) compared to the old meter previously used by St. James Parish.

St. James Parish Government is proud to announce the automated water and gas meter reading project will be fully complete by the end of the month.

Sports

Gunnar Ockmond and Chaysn Gordon

The St. James Wildcat fishing team competed in the Stale-cracker Two Step Bass Classic Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Doiron's Landing in Morgan City.

The Lutcher Boys and Girls Track & Field teams competed in the Class 4A state meet held at LSU’s Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

T. C. Bazile

T. C. Bazile - the Man, the Myth, the Legend was once again a dominant force at the Special Olympics recently held at Southeastern Louisiana University’s track and field facility.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is with the greatest pleasure that I send out this 'Letter to the Editor' to recognize two consummate professionals of the St.

Across the River

WHITE BEANS OR RED: Last week I asked whether cooking red beans and rice on Monday was/is a custom in St. James Parish or is our custom to have white beans and rice on Monday?

Dear Editor,

Louisiana has an opportunity in front of us that could reshape our economy for generations.

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday wishes to Jarnell Beckett on July 12th. Love, from your family and friends.

HAPPY Anniversary

Happy 29th Anniversary wishes to Jarnell and Nikki Beckett on July 12th. From family and friends.

The Lutcher Highbased Cypress Physical Therapy baseball team ended Crescent City Sports Prep Summer League with a 3-2 victory over Refuel-based Archbishop Shaw.

Obituaries

OUBRE

OUBRE

Ricky James Oubre, passed away at the age of 64. He was a native of Lutcher, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Gramercy, Louisiana.

BRIGNAC

BRIGNAC

Curtis Brignac beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026 at the age of 78.

YMEL

HYMEL

Emeranthe W. Hymel passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on August 18, 2026, at the age of 93. She was a native and resident of Vacherie, LA.

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