January 2008

Carl Kelley was sworn in as the newest member of the school board.

Northwestern Elementary students received new playground equipment.

ZHS baseball player Jacob Fisher signed with LSU-Eunice.

Southern University's Roger Cador visited Zachary Rotary Club.

ZHS baseball team defeated Alumni team 7-5.

February 2008

Lane's After Hours Walk-In clinic opened.

Northeast High School held Senior Night and four Lady Vikings played their last game on the basketball court.

ZHS held it's annual Science Fair.

Zachary Public Cemetery received a new wrought-iron fence as part of Rotary project.

March 2008

Miriam Downing named ZHS Student of the Year and Merit National Finalist.

Zachary resident Cpl. Mark Beck was laid to rest after sustaining fatal injuries in a vehicle wreck on Feb. 25.

Zachary Elementary School teachers participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Lady Broncos went undefeated in ZHS's frist annual softball tournament.

Zachary Asst. Police Chief Bruce Chaisson placed on administrative leave.

April 2008

Zachary Fire/Rescue welcomed three new firefighters: Bryan Henderson, Jonathan Knight and Anthony Capone.

Zachary Chamber named Harry Morris as its "Business Person of the Year."

ZHS presented the musical "Bye, Bye, Birdie."

Asst. Police Chief Chaisson's employment terminated with the ZPD.

Relay for Life Benefit raised $38,000.

May 2008

Zachary Chamber of Commerce held its 40th annual banquet awards ceremony.

Northeast High School Viking were district runners-up in track & field and qualified fopr District 8-3A Regionals in Lafayette.

The Zachary Bronco baseball team won the Class 4-A State Championship title for the second year in a row.

ZFest hit Zachary for four fun-filled days.

Northeast's Character Club visited Hemingbough.

Fire Chief Dan Wallis retired after 30 years with the ZFD.

June 2008

City employees were told they would receive no annual raise at city council meeting.

LA Night Jam was a huge success at Bennett's Ski School.

Zachary Lions Club held its end of the year banquet.

Georgia Pacific awarded scholarships to ZHS student Thomas Jones, Bethany student Victoria Crawford and Walker High student Jessi Kelly.

Vacation Bible Schools began at area churches.

LSU went to Omaha to play in College World Series.

July 2008

LSU went to Omaha to play in College World Series.

Rotary inducted its newest officers at banquet ceremony.

ZHS Cheerleaders win at SCA Cheer Camp.

Louisiana National Guard's 769th Engineer Battalion returned home.

Trae Welch announced his candidacy for District 1 Metro Council.

John Wales Memorial Softball tounament held.

August 2008

The Zachary Comunity School District, Northeast Elementary, Middle, and High Schools return to school after a fun summer vacation.

Lane RMC's new Cardiovascular Center opened.

Bronco Belles excelled at camp and went to Nationals.

5D Western Tri-State Rodeo came to Zachary.

Lane's After Hours Walk-In clinic closed due to shortage of physician coverage.

NHS Cheerleaders win at SCA Cheer Camp.

September 2008

Zachary and Southern Louisiana devastated by Hurricane Gustav.

Zachary Broncos defeated Baker Buffaloes 26-0 in football jamboree.

ZHS Academic Athletic Center held its ribbon cutting ceremony.

Jindal visted neighboring Clinton.

ZFD held training exercise at Zachary library.

Meet the Vikings held at NHS and Meet the Broncos held at ZHS.

October 2008

Capt. David McDavid and Lt. Ray Day interviewed by Discovery Channel about serial killer Derek Todd Lee.

Fire Prevention Week recognized by ZFD.

Fall Festival of Homes tour held Oct. 19.

Outdoorsman Banquet held at First Baptist Church of Zachary.

Kiwanis Installation Banquet held; Patrick tate named as Kiwanis President.

NHS Homecoming Court announced; Senior Courtany Mitchell named Queen.

November 2008

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast held.

ZHS Homecoming Court announced; Senior Reilee Morris named Queen.

ZCSD named #1 school district in state for fourth year in a row.

Zack Von Rosenberg signed with LSU Baseball.

Broncos advanced to state-quarterfinals.

Chamber hosted annual Ladies Night Out.

December 2008

Boyce Smith named Zachary Fire Chief.

A record and rare 5.5 inches of snow fell in Zachary.

Christmas Parade and Open House held.

ZHS Football Coach Bob Howell and Principal Kevin Lemoine relieved of duties at school.