In a joyous occasion, members and guests of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church convened to commemorate the official dedication of their new sanctuary.
The St. James Parish Council has approved a legally binding Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) with DG Fuels. District 2 Councilman Courtney Long was the only vote against the agreement, which will take effect only if the parish’s governing body gives the sustainable aviation fuel company the go-ahead to locate its facility between the Baytree and Moonshine communities on the west bank.
Four members of the St. James Parish Council said now is not the time to raise water and gas rates in the Parish and voted accordingly.
Today, let us pause and honor the indomitable spirit of Emelda Jones West, a revered figure hailing from Convent, Louisiana. Emelda was, above all, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and community leader. Married to Melvin West in 1945, she was blessed with seven children: Yolanda, Harrison, Kevin Paul, Glenn, Charmaine, Sebastian, and Terrance. For close to two decades, she served as the buyer and head cook at Manresa Retreat House.
The Riverside Academy Lady Rebels began the 2024 Softball season with a convincing 17-2 victory over the Holden Lady Rockets in a non-district contest played last week.
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