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.
The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program will award scholarships providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program.
The 3 Ell’s Club are looking for the next beneficiary for their upcoming 2025 show. The 3 Ell’s, which stands for “Lyrics, Laughter, and Ladies,” have been around since 1965. The all female charity organization has been using their talents of entertainment and comedy to promote charitable acts and performs a variety show every other year to raise money that will directly support other organizations, groups, and/or individuals of St. James Parish.
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