Zachary, LA

ZACHARY — Zachary native and Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams is among five contributor candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Williams, who played for the Washington Commanders when they were still known as the Redskins, is the first Black quarterback to start in a Super Bowl. Williams attended Chaneyville High School in Zachary before playing at Grambling State University. He was drafted in 1978 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Williams later coached at Pointe Coupe

ZACHARY — Zachary Mardi Gras will return for its second annual parade in 2027.According to a news release, the parade is set for Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027. Our Beloved Community United will present the event with the City of Zachary and the Zachary Police Department.The release said the parade will build on Zachary Mardi Gras' 2026 debut. It also said the event will focus on music, culture and community."When we launched Zachary Mardi Gras, our vision was to create something special that

ZACHARY – Zachary Police have arrested the son of Chief Darryl Lawrence on domestic abuse battery charges.According to police, officers were called to a Vista Oak Court home on Halloween in reference to an active disturbance.Once they arrived, police saw Darryl Lawrence Jr. engaged in a fight with a male family member. Lawrence Jr. was arrested on domestic abuse battery charges and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Sunday. The incident is still under investig

ZACHARY — Families across the Capital Region donned creative costumes and grabbed their treat bags Saturday afternoon to celebrate the season at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church and Day School's annual Fall Fest.The community tradition drew residents for an afternoon filled with bounce houses, seasonal crafts, costume contests and even line dancing lessons. Attendees also flocked to tables loaded with homemade baked goods and festive refreshments."They look forward to it every year," s

ZACHARY — Residents in Zachary got into the fall spirit at the St. Patrick's Episcopal Church and Day School Fall Fest on Saturday. The festival featured food, games, crafts and local entertainment as festival-goers welcomed the fall weather. The event continued the community's tradition of faith, friendship and fun. Permalink| Comments

ZACHARY — Local families came together to celebrate Halloween early as the Zachary Police Department hosted its inaugural "Boo Bash with the Blue" trunk-or-treat event.Dozens of decorated vehicles filled the department’s parking lot, where volunteers and officers handed out candy to costumed trick-or-treaters from across the community.Planning for the gathering began back in April, with department leaders focusing on building positive connections outside typical da

ZACHARY — Zachary High School will host an interactive showcase for middle school students and their parents on Oct. 29.The showcase will show off the school along with its many offerings for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The event is open to students who are already a part of the Zachary Community School District or those considering joining the district, and will take attendees on a guided tour of the school to learn about opportunities in academics, arts, athletic

BATON ROUGE — Six people were taken to the hospital after a car crash on Thursday afternoon involving a school bus carrying GEO Prep Academy students, officials say. Officials said the crash happened on Gourrier Avenue near LSU shortly before 4:30 p.m.The Zachary Community School's bus—operated by First Student, a contracted transportation provider—was sent to Baton Rouge to assist with a GEO Prep Academy bus that was experiencing bus issues. The Zachary

BATON ROUGE — Six people were injured in a car crash on Thursday afternoon involving a Zachary Community Schools bus, officials say. Officials said the crash happened on Gourrier Avenue near LSU shortly before 4:30 p.m.Zachary Community Schools released a statement after the crash assuring parents that no Zachary students or staff were on the bus."The bus accident reported on the news was not carrying Zachary Community School District students or staff. First Student sent a

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana, in coordination with the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, announced today its comprehensive strategy to oversee federal voting protections and address potential election‑related violations as early voting begins across…