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Living off the Land

Dec 02, 2025 10:40AM ● By Jen Gennaro

Our Winter 2025 feature story highlights farmers in Zachary and the Felicianas.

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Magnolia Mahj Brings the Joy of Mahjong to Zachary

Sep 02, 2025 12:44PM ● By Lauren Pope

Magnolia Mahj brings American Mahjong lessons, guided play, and community events to Zachary, helping friends and families connect through this timeless tile game.

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A Porch & Parish Story Reunites Two Vietnam Veterans After Nearly 60 Years

Aug 19, 2025 01:19PM ● By Jen Gennaro

They hadn't spoken since the age of 22, when they served together during the Tet Offensive.

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Patterns, Peaks & Pools: Behind the Lens With Chris Sasser

Jun 18, 2025 01:27PM ● By Jen Gennaro

A Zachary local is helping to shape the modern image of a legendary American brand.

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Remembering William “Bill” Johnson: Zachary’s First Black Police Officer and Local Trailblazer

May 27, 2025 11:22AM ● By Dr. Gwendolyn Perry Honore

William Johnson, who broke barriers as the first Black officer in Zachary’s police force, has passed away at age 75. His legacy of courage, service, and family will live on, especially after being reunited with his daughter, pop star Zindy Johnson, in a story that touched hearts nationwide.

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Piece by Piece: An Artist in Residence

May 20, 2025 01:19PM ● By Jen Gennaro

Katherine Toler’s Zachary home is filled with stories stitched in fabric—and a passion for piecing that spans nearly 40 years

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Gray Matters: Zachary Rallies Around Nita Edwards and Brain Cancer Awareness

May 06, 2025 11:16AM ● By Jen Gennaro

Nita isn't letting a terminal illness dull her sparkle.

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Crawfish Chronicles: Meet "Joe Aquatic," Zachary’s Crawfish King

Apr 14, 2025 09:52AM ● By Jen Gennaro

Proud #girldad, USMC Veteran, business owner, and reigning Champion boiler

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It's A Small World After All

Apr 08, 2025 01:08PM ● By Jen Gennaro

A chance encounter in Spain reconnects locals with a former Zachary High exchange student—40 years after her life-changing year in Louisiana.

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Retirees, Pay Attention! New Law Increases Social Security Benefits For Some Workers

Mar 18, 2025 11:11AM ● By Jen Gennaro

The Social Security Fairness Act: Restoring Benefits for Millions of Public Servants

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Come on Down!

Feb 21, 2025 01:00PM ● By Jen Gennaro

Zachary locals experienced the ultimate game night at The Price is Right Live.

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What's Your Claim to Fame?

Feb 20, 2025 10:35AM ● By Jen Gennaro

Tell us all about your celebrity encounter for a chance to be featured in our April issue!

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Words You've Never Heard Me Say: A Nonverbal, Autistic Teen Finds His Voice

Feb 03, 2025 12:51PM ● By Lauren Pope

Zachary native Jaime Badeaux Farmer and her son Kell co-wrote this #1 New Release memoir

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WBRZ's New Anchor is a Zachary Resident

Jan 07, 2025 10:04AM ● By Lauren Pope

Meet veteran news anchor April Davis!

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Frank Corcoran Named as CEO at Lane Regional Medical Center

Jan 06, 2025 10:27AM ● By Press Release

Lane Regional Medical Center announced that its Board of Commissioners has chosen Frank Corcoran, Jr. as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer effective January 13, 2025.

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