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St. James Parish Clerk of Court Shane LeBlanc types in the necessary information to qualify Lutcher Mayor Patrick St. Pierre to run for another term. The election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Sixty-eight Candidates Qualify For November 3rd Election

According to official election records from the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website, sixtyeight candidates have qualified for 43 federal, judicial, school board and municipal offices affecting St. James Parish in the November 3, 2026 election.

Jailer Arrested For Sexual Conduct With A Person In An Institution

St. James Parish Sheriff Claude J. Louis Jr. announced late Tuesday evening the arrest of St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office Correctional Deputy Amaiya Fobb, a twentyyear- old female from Gramercy, for Malfeasance in Office and Sexual Conduct with a...

Pictured above are members and players with the Gramercy Tigers youth football program. The Tiger organization will also receive funding from St. James Parish to purchase necessary equipment. The Cooperative Endeavor Agreement also requires the Tigers to

Council Offers Funding for Two Bantam Football Orgs

The St. James Parish Council boosted the Parish’s two bantam football teams at the Parish Council’s regularly scheduled meeting held in Convent last Wednesday.

A recent drone photo of work being done at the Big Shake burrow pit in Hester, LA.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Embezzling $2.5 Million Has Ties To Hester Clay Mining Pit

Last week Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced in a press release that the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) has arrested 58-year-old John B. Ohle III of Timberlane Drive in Slidell following an investigation into an alleged multi-...

School Is Back In Session; So Is The Pre-School Mischief

I must say, the Lutcher High students who toilet-papered the oak trees in the front of the school (see photo above) did one of the better jobs I have seen in my years on the planet.

Jillian Graves (center) shows off her Louisiana Early Childhood Teacher of the Year award. Graves is the first St. James Parish Head Start teacher to win the honor.

From Reluctant Teacher To State’s Very Best: Jillian Graves Wins Louisiana Honor

deserving winner.

News

School District Employees Set To Receive One-time Stipend

The St. James Parish School Board approved a one-time stipend payment to St. James Parish School District teachers and support staff.

Lutcher Reports $1.7 Million in Cash Reserves, Strong Financial Outlook

The Town of Lutcher maintains a robust financial standing, holding approximately $1.7 million in cash reserves, according to a financial report presented Tuesday at the regular Board of Aldermen me

By K. Wesley White, Sr. Contributor

Sixty-eight Candidates Qualify For November 3rd Election

According to official election records from the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website, sixtyeight candidates have qualified for 43 federal, judicial, school board and municipal offices affecting S

By K. Wesley White, Sr. Contributor

Sports

St. James Wildcat Fishing Team Competition Results

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.

Bulldog Track & Field Teams Compete At State Meet

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

By Jim Henderson Sportswriter

Bazile Brings Home The Gold

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.