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Nine Area Students Honored at Louisiana State Cotillion Spring Ball and Louisiana Cotillion Auxiliary’s Cotillion Court Ceremony

Apr 30, 2026 02:10PM ● By Press Release

Nine area students received awards and recognition at the recent Louisiana State Cotillion Spring Ball and Louisiana Cotillion Auxiliary’s Cotillion Court Ceremony, events celebrating character, leadership, and social excellence among youth participants.

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My GIS Internship Experience: Christian McMillan's Internship with WBR Assessor Chris Guerin

Sep 12, 2025 10:01AM

Sponsored Content After earning a Geographical Technician Certificate from GGI, Christian McMillan earns an internship with the West Baton Rouge Assessor’s Office, gaining experience in departments like the 911 Center and Utilities Control.

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State Champs and West Point Appointments: Zachary's JROTC Program is on Fire

Sep 09, 2025 09:53AM ● By Lauren Pope

Since Lieutenant Colonel Darren Spears and Sergeant First Class Arenteanis Adams teamed up to run the Bronco Battalion, the program has been racking up wins both in competition and in life.

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ZCSD Student Attends National Leadership Conference in DC

Sep 04, 2025 11:15AM ● By Lauren Pope

Sixth-grader Quinn Gamon just got back from a week in Washington, D.C. for the Junior National Young Leaders Conference. And she couldn't have done it without Zachary's help.

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Help Your Teen Launch a Career in Business and Marketing Powered by Data and Maps

Aug 14, 2025 11:05AM

Sponsored Content Geospatial Gateway Institute (GGI) is opening new doors for students to explore how geographic information systems (GIS) are transforming the world of marketing.

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Z Squad Does it Again: Back-to-Back State Tennis Champs Head to Georgia

Jul 23, 2025 11:26AM ● By Lauren Pope

Sponsored Content The Z Squad just won their second straight 14 and Under USTA State Championship, and they're not done yet.

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Louisiana Student Uses GIS to Explore Alligator Farming Industry

Jul 22, 2025 12:00PM ● By Lauren Pope

Sponsored Content Fellowship Christian Academy Student Places Top 5 in Statewide Competition

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July is Jumping at the Library!

Jun 30, 2025 11:16AM

Sponsored Content Free events for all at East Baton Rouge Parish Library this month!

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Free Library Programs for all in June

Jun 10, 2025 11:02AM ● By Ashley Evans

Sponsored Content There's something for everyone at the library this summer! Check out a complete list of all the FREE programs brought to you by EBRPL.

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Free Summer Meals Available for Zachary Area Children and Teens

Jun 09, 2025 10:59AM ● By Lauren Pope

Plains Presbyterian Church is partnering with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to provide free weekly meal boxes for Zachary area children and teens every Tuesday from 1:30-4:30 PM through July 29th, with online registration available.

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Smash Boredom with Kids’ Tennis Camps This Summer

Jun 03, 2025 12:29PM

Sponsored Content The Americana YMCA in Zachary offers a variety of Tennis Camps tailored for different age groups and skill levels.

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Local Teen Launches Hope Resuscitated to Fight Overdoses with Free Narcan

Jun 03, 2025 09:54AM ● By Lauren Pope

After losing five loved ones to overdoses, teen Leila Ramos founded Hope Resuscitated to provide free Narcan in libraries and raise addiction awareness.

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Parenting Beyond the Sidelines

May 22, 2025 11:48AM ● By Jen Gennaro

Helping student-athletes redefine identity, purpose and joy beyond the game

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Zachary Students Shine in Statewide StoryMap Competition with Winning GIS Projects

May 22, 2025 10:55AM

Sponsored Content Fellowship Christian Academy Students place in the Top 5 of their divisions statewide.

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Encourage Reading This Summer with the Library’s Summer Reading Challenge

May 15, 2025 10:52AM

Sponsored Content EBRPL makes reading fun by offering engaging activities, exciting prizes, and plenty of opportunities to spark a lifelong love of reading.

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