Posted 6:11 AM 10/30/2026 by WBRZ Staff

NEW ROADS — Pointe Coupee Parish is home to many famous figures in Louisiana history, ranging from politicians to writers.

One of these famous Pointe Coupeeans is Lt. (More)...

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Posted 4:23 PM 10/29/2026 by Angelica Butine

NEW ROADS — A tropical oasis meets sports bar and False River is the back drop. 

The Sandbar welcomes visitors arriving by car or boat, with a floating dock that allows boaters to pull up throughout the day.

Posted 5:24 AM 10/30/2026 by April Davis

NEW ROADS - The Harvest Festival on False River in New Roads started 15 years ago and has become a (More)

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Posted 6:47 AM 10/29/2026 by Mia Monet

NEW ROADS — The Pointe Coupee Parish School System has several new projects happening across the athletics department.

"Because we've done a new track and field, we've redone the football field, which comes along with the scoreboard, the little things as well," Superintendent Kim (More)

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Posted 3:23 PM 10/28/2026 by Leah Williams

NEW ROADS — Main Street in New Roads is getting new life, and it's attracting more families to the heart of downtown.

This historic stretch is giving people more reasons to stop, stay and explore.

"I wake up every day, can't wait to get here, and it's all about the story," (More)

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Posted 3:53 PM 10/27/2026 by Sarah Gray Barr

NEW ROADS — The Pointe Coupee Historical Society turned an old high school into an educational space for generations to come.

More than a century after it opened, the Old Poydras High School, named for Julien Poydras, still educates those who pass through its doors. Only instead of (More)

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Posted 6:07 PM 10/26/2026 by Angelica Butine

NEW ROADS — What started as a barbershop has grown into a business offering customers another form of art: tattoos.

Lucky 7’s in New Roads combines barbering with a tattoo studio, giving customers a place to get a fresh haircut or a permanent piece of artwork.

Owner (More)