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New Roads Boat Parade headlines Fourth of July celebration
NEW ROADS, La. (WAFB) - The City of New Roads’ annual 4th of July Celebration and False River Boat Parade is happening on Morrison Parkway from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. The boat parade headlines the different events scheduled for the celebration, which include food,...
Family requests pallbearers to help in Marine’s funeral
BAKER– A local marine veteran’s family is looking for pallbearers to help Christopher “CJ” Normand to his final resting place. Christopher Normand enlisted in the Marines on May 31, 1960, and served until 1963. His reserve obligation was extended until May 30, 1966. He passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a family deeply proud of his service to the country.
A pay raise approved for Zachary school crossing guards
Zachary’s crossing guards, who help children get to school safely, will soon receive a raise for the first time in a decade. Starting this school year, the four crossing guards will earn $13 an hour, Police Chief Darryl Lawrence said at a special meeting of the School board June 27.
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