In the 1980s and early 1990s, Lutcher became the local epicenter of the crack cocaine epidemic, devastating neighborhoods and fracturing families. Amid this turmoil, Lutcher’s churches emerged as beacons of hope, serving as sanctuaries of faith and community support.
The inaugural class for the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy graduated on Friday, April 25th, at a ceremony held at the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Facility in Vacherie.
The NFL draft was held April 24th-26th and former St. James Wildcat star defensive lineman Sai’vion Jones was selected by the Denver Broncos with the 101st overall pick.
The No. 16 seeded St. James Wildcat baseball team saw its season come to an end when the top seed Sterlington Panthers won the first two games in a best-of-3 Division III regional playoff series.
The defending State Champion Lutcher Lady Bulldog softball team clinched a berth into the LHSAA State Tournament in Sulphur after capturing playoff wins over Belle Chasse and Iota.
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