Last Saturday, June 21st, around 6:30 p.m., a fire broke out at the America Styrenics (AmSty) chemical plant located near the Sunshine Bridge on the west bank of St. James Parish.
On Thursday, communities across the nation, including St. James Parish, gathered to commemorate the 159th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States, as the spirit of Juneteenth resonated throughout city parks and historic sites.
Parish utilities customers are suffering undue stress and confusion after receiving exceedingly high utility bills, according to District 6 St. James Parish Council member Vondra Etienne-Steib. She said Parish residents on a fixed income are surprised to receive high water and gas bills due to usage averaging.
Twenty-third Judicial District Attorney Ricky Babin’s Office reports on June 3, 2025, 33-year old Justin Steward (of 222 North Mobile Lane, Gramercy), pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
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