Editor’s Note: We have heard about and related the story of Alonzo Ellis “Blackie” Jones, a hitchhiker who shot at three people killing two in St. James Parish and was later put to death in the traveling electric chair.
Formosa Plastics, and its affiliate FG LA LLC, recently announced that company officials have made the decision to scale back some of its major construction plans due to the many ways the COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only Louisiana and St. James Parish, but how the novel Coronavirus has impacted the entire world.
The St. James Parish School Board met Tuesday evening and honored and recognized two students lead by example and are models of success for other students who may be watching from a distance.
October is Child Search Awareness month in Louisiana. Child Search is a program in every school system to ensure that any child who is eligible for Special Educational Services receives them. It’s the Law…Every child age 3-21, regardless of disability is entitled to a free, appropriate public education. In addition, babies birth through age 2 who have problems may be evaluated free of charge and provided services if eligible. If you know of a child in St. James Parish who may have a disability such as a vision impairment, a learning problem, or a mental disability, or a child who is gifted or talented, contact: Vondra Steib - Director of Special Education or Senecca Boudreaux - Child Search Coordinator at the St. James Parish School Board Office, P.O. Box 338, Lutcher, LA, or call (225) 258-4598.
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