Zachary

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church to hold prayer procession with Blessed Sacrament

Community news report
12 hrs ago

In this year of Eucharistic Revival, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Zachary, is having a Procession of the Blessed Sacrament in downtown Zachary. The public is invited.

Zachary mayor issues proclamation for Brain Tumor Awareness Month

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
12 hrs ago

May has been declared Brain Tumor Awareness Month in Zachary.

LSU Class of Spring 2024

Community news report
15 hrs ago

LSU awarded 4,949 degrees during the university’s 313th commencement exercises May 17-18.

SLU names honor’s list students for spring 2024

Community news report
18 hrs ago

Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond has named 3,862 students to its honors list for the spring 2024 semester.

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Southeastern Louisiana University Class of 2024

Community news report
18 hrs ago

Southeastern Louisiana University, in Hammond, celebrated its 1,114 graduates May 11 in two commencement ceremonies in the University Center.

Zachary student among honorees at Centenary College's annual Honors Convocation

Community news report
19 hrs ago

Centenary College's annual Honors Convocation recognizes students for achievements in academics and campus leadership and serves as one of the capstones for the academic year. This year's conv…

Around Zachary for May 22, 2024

BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer
23 hrs ago

Library closed on Memorial Day

Mark your calendars to put “fun” in run this summer

BY WARREN BRADY | Contributing writer
23 hrs ago

As the summer quickly approaches yet another summer camp opportunity is presented for parents to keep those youngsters occupied and doing things that give them confidence and discipline.

Zachary Police bookings for May 10-16, 2024

Community news report
23 hrs ago

The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from May 10-16:

SLU College of Education honors top students

Community news report
23 hrs ago

Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Education students were celebrated recently at the college’s annual spring honors convocation.

Around Zachary for May 15, 2024

BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer
May 14, 2024

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And so begins another long dark night of the soul

BY WARREN BRADY | Contributing writer
May 14, 2024

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association 5A Track and Field State Championships at LSU on May 4 marked the end of the prep season for Zachary High School sports.

Lane Summer Nurse Tech Internship Program deadline approaching soon

Community news report
May 14, 2024

Lane Regional Medical Center’s Nurse Tech Internship Program is designed to help student nurses transition from a senior level nursing student to registered nurse.

Zachary High choir sings national anthem at Alex Box Stadium to open LSU vs. Texas A&M game

Community news report
May 14, 2024

On May 4, the Zachary High Choir’s Bronco Beat sang the national anthem at Alex Box Stadium, which was packed for the LSU vs. Texas A&M baseball game.

Northwestern awards 796 diplomas to 779 graduates

Community news report
May 14, 2024

Northwestern State University awarded 796 diplomas to 779 graduates during spring commencement exercises that took place in three ceremonies May 8-9 in Prather Coliseum.

Top athletes, artists, choir members, educators and welding students honored by School Board

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
May 14, 2024

With summer vacation drawing near for Zachary students, the school board spent much of its May 7 meeting honoring a long list of accomplishments made in the past academic year.

Zachary Police bookings for May 3-9, 2024

Community news report
May 14, 2024

The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from May 3-9:

Science and Technology students honored at SLU

Community news report
May 14, 2024

Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Science and Technology recognized students for outstanding academic performance at the college’s honors convocation held Monday, April 29.

New audiogram sound booth at FastLane

Community news report
May 14, 2024

FastLane has upgraded its Occupational Medicine Program by adding new a soundproof booth for audiogram testing.

Lane receives Birth Ready Plus redesignation

Community news report
May 14, 2024

Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative has redesignated Lane Regional Medical Center as a Birth Ready Plus facility.

Zachary student inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Community news report
May 14, 2024

Charles White, of Zachary, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. White was initiated at Mississippi State University.

Baker community celebrates volunteerism, public service

BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER | Contributing writer
May 14, 2024

The strength of the city of Baker — its people — was front and center when civic and community leaders met to honor a resident volunteer, first responders, and city workers May 9 at the 64th a…

Rural Area Edition Career and Resource Expos are planned for Zachary and Gardere areas

Community news report
May 13, 2024

EmployBR and Louisiana Workforce Commission, in partnership with Councilmembers Brandon Noel and Rowdy Gaudet, announce their collaboration with the Gardere and Chaneyville/Zachary communities…

New virtual program gives Zachary students flexibility to learn at own pace

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
May 7, 2024

As they develop plans for a new virtual program to be rolled out next academic year, Zachary school leaders are working with parents and students to figure out how the initiative can be levera…

Around Zachary for May 8, 2024

BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer
May 7, 2024

Lane to hold free breastfeeding class

Coroner speaks to Zachary Rotary members about opioid crisis

Community news report
May 7, 2024

On April 14, Zachary Rotarians heard from Dr. Beau Clark, East Baton Rouge Parish coroner, about the opioid crisis.

Zachary Police bookings for April 26-May 2 2024

Community news report
May 7, 2024

The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from April 26 to May2:

Dr. Tommy Gould receives United Hero Award

Community news report
May 7, 2024

Dr. Tommy Gould, of Lane Family Practice, recently received the UnitedHealthcare Hero Award.