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• Voters turn down tax renewals for two fire protection districts in Pointe Coupee Parish Play Video

  May 16, 2026 8:34 PM

  MORGANZA – Voters in the Batchelor and Morganza areas on Saturday rejected separate votes on property taxes that would have benefited their local fire districts. Near Batchelor, voters in Fire Protection District No. 1 turned down a 6.8-mill property tax that would have raised about $239,500 a year through... more »

• 2 arrested for attempted murder after shooting in Pointe Coupee Parish

  May 7, 2026 1:12 PM

  NEW ROADS — Deputies arrested two people in connection with a shooting in southern Pointe Coupee Parish, Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux said. The shooting happened on April 23 at a home along Fontaine Road, the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office said. No one was hurt. After an investigation, deputies arrested... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly stealing cattle in Pointe Coupee Parish; more could be charged

  April 15, 2026 3:50 PM

  NEW ROADS — A man was arrested for stealing cattle in Pointe Coupee Parish, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry said Wednesday. Kivon L. Hollins, 21, is accused of stealing six calves from a Pointe Coupee Parish cattle producer in February and then selling two of them in... more »

• Crew put out house fire along False River, Pointe Coupee sheriff says Play Video

  March 24, 2026 4:17 PM

  VENTRESS — Crews put out a rekindled house fire along False River, Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux said. A house along Island Road in Ventress caught fire early Tuesday morning and rekindled in the afternoon, Thibodeaux said. Pointe Coupee Fire District #3 Chief Phil Larimore said the... more »

• Funeral held for former deputy who died following a car crash on Angola prison grounds Play Video

  March 23, 2026 2:17 PM

  NEW ROADS — The funeral for a former Pointe Coupee Parish deputy who died in a car crash on Angola grounds took place on Monday at the New Life Worship Center in New Roads. Tyler Grezaffi , 27, died in a crash on Wednesday when her vehicle went off... more »

• Suspended New Roads firefighter arrested, charged in insurance fraud investigation Play Video

  March 14, 2026 12:47 PM

  NEW ROADS — A first responder in Pointe Coupee Parish who was previously suspended following an investigation by the Louisiana State Police was arrested on Friday in connection with an insurance fraud investigation, LSP said. Aaron Edwards, 34, was booked into the Pointe Coupee Parish Detention Center on Friday.... more »

• Southeast Louisiana recovers from storm damage after 6 tornadoes blow through the region overnight Play Video

  March 12, 2026 1:36 PM

  HAMMOND — At least six tornadoes hit southeast Louisiana as severe weather blew through the region, leaving thousands temporarily without power on Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS confirmed tornadoes in the following areas: - North-northeast of Greensburg - Between Kentwood and Mount Hermon -... more »

• Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office announces road closures during New Roads parades Play Video

  February 16, 2026 4:54 PM

  NEW ROADS — As residents in New Roads prepare for a day filled with parades, safety weighs heavily on the minds of the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office. Two parades will roll through New Roads on Mardi Gras day, with the Carnival Club rolling at 10 a.m., followed by... more »

• Chronic wasting buffer zone now reaches Pointe Coupee Parish, prompting deer hunter restrictions

  February 4, 2026 4:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — State wildlife officials have imposed restrictions on baiting fields closer into Pointe Coupee Parish after a deer killed in a neighboring parish last month was found to be infected with chronic wasting disease. The northern portions of Pointe Coupee Parish are now in a buffer zone... more »

• Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office arrests man during recovery of stolen vehicle

  January 23, 2026 10:45 AM

  NEW ROADS — The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office arrested a man in connection with a stolen vehicle on Thursday. According to the sheriff's office, deputies located a stolen vehicle behind a residence in New Roads, allegedly operated by Tyrian Jones. Deputies said Jones allegedly attempted to evade arrest... more »

• Deputies investigating series of vehicle burglaries in Pointe Coupee subdivision Play Video

  January 13, 2026 4:21 PM

  POINTE COUPEE PARISH — Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries in the Waterloo subdivision and are asking residents for help. PCPSO said the burglaries happened between 12 and 4 a.m. on Jan. 11. Investigators have asked residents to submit any security... more »

• Pointe Coupee 5th grader gifts hundreds of Christmas presents to children in the parish Play Video

  December 19, 2025 6:51 PM

  MORGANZA - Hundreds of children in Pointe Coupee Parish will have an extra present under the tree this year. That's because of Stem Magnet Academy of Pointe Coupee fifth grader Ellie Dabadie. "I created a toy drive so that every Head Start through 1st-grade student in the public schools... more »

• Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office K-9 to receive donated vest

  April 29, 2025 4:48 PM

  NEW ROADS - A Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office K-9 will have a bullet and stab protective vest donated to him. The dog, Bane, will be given the vest by a non-profit organization and the vest will be embroidered with “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. Delivery is... more »

• Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff says his office is working to find out how recent inmate escape happened Play Video

  April 14, 2025 6:18 PM

  NEW ROADS - The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office is trying to piece together how 42-year-old inmate Crystal Palermo escaped Sunday night. "Chief Joffrion and I had a meeting with the warden this morning around nine o'clock and asked him what happened, how it happened, and why it happened, but... more »

• Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office hosts blood drive for deputy hit while directing traffic around fire Play Video

  April 9, 2025 8:18 AM

  NEW ROADS - Officials hosted a blood drive Wednesday morning to support a Pointe Coupee Parish deputy who was injured in a crash while directing traffic around a large fire. Deputy Robert Williams has a long road to recovery after being struck on Mar. 31 while directing traffic near... more »

• Sheriff's office organizes blood drive to help Pointe Coupee deputy struck by car Play Video

  April 2, 2025 2:51 PM

  NEW ROADS — The community can help Robert Williams, a Pointe Coupee Parish deputy who was injured Monday while on duty, by donating blood to help him with his medical expenses. The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that there will be a blood drive at Pointe Coupee... more »

• Two stuck boats rescued from False River; Pointe Coupee Sheriff warns of shallow waters Play Video

  February 4, 2025 6:36 PM

  NEW ROADS — Pointe Coupee officials rescued two stuck boats Tuesday on False River. Pointe Coupee Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux said the boaters were riding in shallow water where the north end of the river’s levels are extremely low due to the drawdown process back in September. Thibodeaux said... more »

• Multiple parishes announce second night of curfews following snow, winter weather Play Video

  January 22, 2025 2:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Multiple parishes announced Wednesday that they will institute curfews for residents during the deep freeze while snow still sits on the ground. The following parishes announced a second night of curfews: Pointe Coupee Parish: 6 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday Livingston Parish: Dusk on Wednesday... more »

• Pointe Coupee sheriff calls for parents to be more involved with students following school stabbing Play Video

  January 15, 2025 6:32 PM

  LIVONIA - A 15-year-old Livonia High School student is possibly facing adult charges for the stabbing of a student Tuesday morning. Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene' Thibodeaux told WBRZ the school is enforcing stricter security policies after a student was stabbed by a classmate who had a knife. Thibodeaux... more »

• Jarreau woman dies after driving off Pointe Coupee highway, hitting tree

  January 2, 2025 2:25 PM

  JARREAU — A Jarreau woman died after her car drove off a Pointe Coupee Parish highway and crashed into multiple trees. Louisiana State Police said 24-year-old Hailey Saizan was killed early Wednesday morning. Around 6 a.m., Saizan was driving north on La. 416 near Patin Lane. Troopers said... more »

• Highway in Pointe Coupee closed due to gas leak

  December 5, 2024 8:25 AM

  BATCHELOR - Highway 417 near Gus Lacy Road in Pointe Coupee Parish was closed Thursday morning due to a gas leak. Pointe Coupee Fire Districts said the gas main was busted Thursday morning, and due to the amount of gas being leaked into the air and its pressure, officials... more »

• Proposition on Saturday's ballot could determine Pointe Coupee Parish fire district's fate Play Video

  December 3, 2024 6:17 PM

  MORGANZA - Pointe Coupee Fire District 2 said the fire department will see cuts to services if a proposition on the Dec. 7 ballot fails to pass. "This could make or break the fire department," Pointe Coupee Fire District 2 Chief Aaron Edwards said. Edwards said the proposed... more »

• Pointe Coupee deputies searching for man wanted on drug manufacturing, dealing charges

  August 27, 2024 4:19 PM

  NEW ROADS — Deputies in Pointe Coupee Parish are searching for a man wanted on drug manufacturing and dealing charges. Cary Reynolds Jr., 52, is wanted on three counts of manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine and one count of manufacture and distribution of marijuana. Anyone with information on... more »

• Pointe Coupee Parish Schools implementing new safety features this year as students return Tuesday Play Video

  August 6, 2024 11:33 AM

  LIVONIA - Pointe Coupee Parish Schools welcomed students back to school Tuesday and said they are implementing quite a few things this year while welcoming more than thirty new teachers. Safety is at the front of the board's mind this year and quite a few procedures have been put... more »

• West Feliciana High School student athlete killed in car wreck Play Video

  July 5, 2024 11:02 AM

  OSCAR — A West Feliciana High School football player and track athlete was killed after driving off the highway and into a tree in Pointe Coupee Parish early Friday morning, State Police said. Rayshon Franklin Jr., 17, was driving on La. 78 just west of La. 1 near Parlange... more »

• Sheriff: Black bears becoming increasingly common in Pointe Coupee neighborhoods Play Video

  June 27, 2024 6:52 PM

  NEW ROADS - Residents in Pointe Coupee Parish say black bears are creeping a little too close to home. Last Saturday night, a hungry bear helped itself to a few stalks of corn from Gus May's corn patch in his yard. May, a longtime resident of Ventress, says this... more »

• Louisiana-based industrial manufacturer to invest $8 million in new Pointe Coupee plant Play Video

  June 13, 2024 5:22 PM

  NEW ROADS — A Louisiana-based geotechnical products manufacturer and distributor is investing $8 million into a new facility in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana Economic Development announced Thursday. The facility, which will add 25 jobs over the next 10 years, will be Industrial Fabrics' second facility in the state and... more »

• Kiwanis of Pointe Coupee 40th Annual Fishing Tournament Play Video

  March 16, 2020 12:20 AM

  FALSE RIVER - Tommy Bryan of New Roads was one of 70 fishermen at the Annual Kiwanis Tournament at False River on Sunday. "We're catching more fish now, that we have in the past 15 or 20 years," Bryan said. With $5,000 in money up for grabs the tournament was... more »

• Still recovering from 2016 flood, community struck by flooding once again Play Video

  October 23, 2017 8:29 PM

  CLINTON - Jean Matthews woke up to sinking feeling of déjà vu Sunday morning. "I opened up that window and screamed 'It's flooding!' and it was just going, it was like a river had opened up," Matthews said. “At 7:30 a.m. it look just like it looks out there... more »

• Pointe Coupee authorities looking for church, school burglary suspects Play Video

  September 2, 2017 7:12 PM

  POINTE COUPEE - The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office is looking for those responsible for a series of burglaries over the past few weeks. Lieutenant Craig Dabadie says multiple churches and one school have been hit by the thieves. Items such as televisions and other electronics were taken from... more »

• Pointe Coupee teen dies in early morning crash

  January 3, 2016 11:30 AM

  VENTRESS, La. - One Lakeland teenager died after his car flipped over. At 12:27 Sunday morning, the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office received a call of an overturned car on a private road in Ventress. Two teenagers were in the car. The driver, a 16-year-old, died from sustained injuries.... more »