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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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Zachary High Grad Soars at Louisiana Tech

Dec 03, 2024 11:48AM ● By Lauren Pope

Local graduate Mason David achieves private pilot's license through Louisiana Tech's Aviation program, marking his first step toward a career path that includes military service and commercial cargo piloting.

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Pheriche Perkins Named to Business Report's 40 Under 40 for Early Childhood Education Leadership

Nov 14, 2024 10:52AM ● By Lauren Pope

Perkins, an Americana resident, is being recognized for her transformative work in expanding access to quality early childhood education across Pointe Coupée Parish

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Zachary Banker Saves Life on Halloween: A Hero in Disguise

Nov 13, 2024 10:42AM ● By Jen Gennaro

P&P publisher-at-large Mike Gennaro recognized by Mayor McDavid for his heroic action.

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Women In Uniform: Untold Stories from the Vietnam War

Nov 11, 2024 11:09AM ● By Lauren Pope

The rarely-seen experiences of female veterans reveal a different side of the war, from nursing at evacuation hospitals to surviving mortar attacks without weapons.

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Zachary Volunteer Receives AARP's Highest Honor for Community Service, Food Pantry to Benefit

Oct 29, 2024 01:52PM ● By Lauren Pope

Vince Giaccone received the 2024 Andrus Award for Community Service from AARP Louisiana at the Zachary Food Pantry today.

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Zachary's Own Cozy Len Stuns The Voice Coaches, Chooses Team Gwen in Emotional Blind Audition

Oct 23, 2024 11:55AM ● By Lauren Pope

Local worship leader and Rewind Band front man captivates "The Voice" coaches, sparking a battle between Gwen Stefani and Reba McEntire for the chance to mentor him.

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