Zachary

This week's edition

Lower Zachary Road Bridge closed until further notice

Community news report
Sep 18, 2024

The East Baton Rouge City-Parish Department of Transportation and Drainage Traffic Engineering Division announced Sept. 18 that the Lower Zachary Road Bridge will be closed beginning until fur…

Rainy day for first Zachary football game of season

Community news report
Sep 18, 2024

The rain didn't dampen the cheerleaders and others from school spirit at the opening game for Zachary High's 2024-25 football season.

Lane volunteers recognized for service to hospital

Community news report
Sep 18, 2024

Members of the Lane Regional Medical Center Volunteer Services program were recently recognized for their service to the hospital.

Kennedy speaks at the Zachary Rotary Club

Community news report
Sep 18, 2024

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke with constituents at the Zachary Rotary Club about the state of the economy under the Biden-Harris adminis…

Resources

Let Teachers Teach: Copper Mill Elementary teacher Regena Beard is panelist on webinar

Community news report
Sep 18, 2024

Earlier in August, AEI Education hosted a webinar that posed the question, “Have we made teaching too hard for mere mortals?”

Zachary school board honors retirees and summer graduates at August meeting

Community news report
Sep 18, 2024

At its Aug 6. meeting, the Zachary Community School Board recognized two retiring employees and three students who received their high school diplomas this summer.

Dr. Van-Vi Richardson joins Lane Family Practice

Community news report
Sep 18, 2024

Dr. Van-Vi Richardson has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice, 2335 Church St., Zachary.

Around Zachary for Sept. 18, 2024

BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer
Sep 17, 2024

Voter Registration Week underway

Louisiana Tech announces summer 2024 honor roll

Community news report
Sep 17, 2024

Louisiana Tech University has announced the names of students on its Summer Quarter 2024 president’s and dean’s honor lists.

ZHS Swim Team Dives Into 2024 Season with a Big Splash

BY WARREN BRADY | Contributing writer
Sep 16, 2024

The Zachary High swim team under the leadership of coach Julie Peveto began the 2024 season with a major splash with a dual meet (835-702) victory over Denham Springs High School on Aug. 27.

Zachary plans to serve 'second chance' breakfast

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
Sep 16, 2024

Some kids don’t like to eat first thing in the morning. At Zachary High School, students who don’t enjoy early meals will soon be able to take advantage of a “second chance” breakfast after th…

Noel, local volunteers honored by City Council

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
Sep 16, 2024

From a Metro Council member to several volunteer organizations, the Zachary City Council dedicated much of its Aug. 27 meeting to honoring those who have made a difference in the community.

Zachary students invited to join advisory panels to discuss policies for the system

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
Sep 13, 2024

Zachary school leaders want to hear students’ voices as they embark upon strategic planning for the next five years.

People are moving to Zachary area —but not with students, study shows

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
Sep 13, 2024

For years, prevailing wisdom has held that people move to Zachary for the schools. And with the area’s population growing in recent years and several new subdivisions being proposed, many resi…

Girl Scouts Louisiana East to Host 2024 Believe in Girls Event on Oct. 12

Community news report
Sep 10, 2024

Girls and their families can learn more about Girl Scouts during the Girl Scouts Louisiana East's annual Believe in Girls Event is set for Oct. 12 at Nicholls State University.

Zachary School Board honors 2 retired school workers

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
Sep 10, 2024

The Zachary Community School Board honored two retiring employees — Sandra Walters and Elizabeth Landry — at its Sept. 3 meeting.

Around Zachary for Sept. 11, 2024

BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer
Sep 10, 2024

Hunter sight-in set

Sand available for residents to fill sandbags at Zachary Youth Park

Community news report
Sep 9, 2024

Starting at 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9, Zachary residents can pick up sand and bags at the Zachary Youth Park, 1650 Mt. Pleasant Road.

Zachary cross-country: putting in the miles

BY WARREN BRADY | Contributing writer
Sep 9, 2024

Cross-country coach Julie Fink and the Zachary High cross-country team are already hitting the road and putting in the miles for the 2024 cross-country season.

A Louisiana boy with a heart defect wanted a baseball diamond. Make-A-Wish built him one.

BY QUINN COFFMAN | Staff writer
Sep 6, 2024

SLAUGHTER — On Sunday, Jesse Corcoran, 7, will undergo surgery to assist with a congenital heart defect he has had since birth. But on Thursday, he threw out the first pitch on his very own ba…

Zachary Police bookings for Aug. 22-28, 2024

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from Aug. 22-28:

Around Zachary for Sept. 4, 2024

BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer
Sep 3, 2024

Halloween around the corner

East Baton Rouge Registrar of Voters set to observe Louisiana Voter Registration Week at library

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn is reminding East Baton Rouge Parish residents to make sure they are registered to vote and to either register or update their registration as needed before th…

Pelican State Credit Union launches 2024 teacher bulletin board contest

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

Pelican State Credit Union is inviting teachers in their branch communities to enter the 2024 Teacher Bulletin Board Contest for a chance to win up to $350.

National Hunting and Fishing Day set for Sept. 28, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day will be Sept. 28 at four locations the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.

Parents, students attend Zachary High's Open House

Community news report
Sep 2, 2024

More than 200 students and parents attended Zachary High School's Open House on Aug. 29. Parents could meet teachers and learn about classroom expectations.

Animal welfare advocate brings concerns over stay dogs, cats in city. More foster homes needed

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
Sep 2, 2024

As an animal rescue volunteer, Ashleigh McHugh has seen her share of strays in need of homes and heartbreaking instances of cruelty.

Who answers when Zachary residents call 911? Concerns arise when out-of-town operators answer.

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
Sep 2, 2024

Julie Burns has had to make a few calls to 911 recently. Each time, the Zachary resident has been frustrated to find her call being answered not by a local police dispatcher, but instead by a …