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Queen Esther Pitre and King Thad Powell, both nursing home residents, are pushed by a ZHS BETA student, name unknown, during the parade. (PHOTO/Submitted)
Nursing home residents celebrate Mardi Gras with annual parade
Lane Regional Medical Center's Nursing Home held its annual Mardi Gras parade last Friday, Feb. 8, for its residents and hospital employees. The parade took place throughout the hallways of Lane RM...
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Regional Arts Council of Zachary to hold membership meeting Mar. 14
The Regional Arts Council of Zachary (RACZ) is hosting its quarterly membership meeting on Thursday, Mar. 14, at the Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St. The meeting is open to the public, inclu...
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ZFest all new for 2013!
The Zachary Chamber of Commerce will host the 7th annual Zachary Arts & Music Festival presented by Abita Brewery (ZFest) on the grounds of BREC’s Zachary Community Park, 20055 Old Scenic Highway. ...
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Kids race during the time trials event in Zachary on Friday, Feb. 1. (PHOTOS/Stacy Gill)
Encouraging hugs, smiles are free at Time Trials event
Fifty-five special needs students within the Zachary Community School District participated in a day of fun, fitness and friendship on Friday, Feb. 1, when they competed in the third-annual Zachary...
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Nurses throughout Lane RMC have actively engaged in evidence-based practice projects resulting in changed protocols, improved patient care and positively affected patient outcomes. From left: Courtney Tuschl, Sherri Butler, Pennie Thompson, Will Boston, Steven Saale, Margaret Moore, Eric Rome, Renee Story, Kristy McMurray, Cheryl Castello and Susan Frebis. (PHOTO/Submitted)
Nurses hold evidence-based practice expo at Lane RMC
Nurses from Lane Regional Medical Center, Louisiana’s first Pathway to Excellence facility, participated in their 4th annual Evidence-Based Practice Expo in January. Since 2009, nurses throughout ...
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Jean Byers, Director of Zachary's Historic Village, talked to Rotarians Thursday, Jan. 31, about the community's rich history, which is preserved in the Zachary Museum and Zachary Historical Village. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
Zachary's history preserved
"My credentials are simple. I love old things," Byers told the Zachary Rotary Club recently. "I enjoy the atmosphere of the Village, it reminds me of my own childhood and my Grandaddy's home." Byer...
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"If the women can meet the same physical requirements as men then why not? Some women are determined to do this and out to succeed." ~ Jordan Logan, Zachary
Word on the Street: Women fighting in the military
In an effort to connect with our readers and find out what's on peoples minds or what they are talking about, we at the Zachary Plainsman and Zacharytoday.com will be out in the community asking qu...
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Scott Thompson, Camron Thompson and Chief Robby Smith of Erwinville, from left. Chief Smith is the 6th District Representative with the Louisiana State Fireman’s Association. (PHOTO/Submitted)
Slaughter volunteer firefighter receives $16K grant for college, serving community
Slaughter Volunteer Fire Department Captain Camron Thompson recently received a $16,000 in the form of a SAFER grant (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response). The Assistance to Firefight...
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Zachary city employees join fight in battle against heart disease
Zachary to Paint the Town Red
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This old shed, overgrown with thick vegetation, was behind the home at left on Old Baker Road. Before the home and shed were bulldozed, a box turned up memories, letters and cards of a DeBretton life in Zachary, circa 1930's. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
Old house holds memories of an era past
Most people probably never noticed the old house, plus the shed behind it, nestled in an overgrown lot next to First Baptist Church on Old Baker Road in Zachary. But there it sat, overgrown with th...
Feb 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Zachary Police (Guns) and Zachary Fire (Hoses) after their inaugural flag football game on Thursday, Jan. 31. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
HOSES 56, GUNS 42: ZPD falls to ZFD
A battle to the end, Zachary Police detectives, officers and reserves played Zachary firefighters - career and contract - in the first annual Guns & Hoses Flag Football Fundraiser Thursday night in...
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Guns & Hoses Flag Football Fundraiser tonite!
Game starts at 6:30 p.m.
Jan 31, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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