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MAYOR TALKS ABOUT ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF HIS FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE

New Roads Mayor Cornell Dukes talked to the members of the False River New Roads Rotary Club at their Tuesday luncheon meeting about what he’s been able to accomplish in his first 100 days in office. The list of accomplishments is long and covers a broad spectrum of issues, but all are positive improvements affecting […]

CITY OF NEW ROADS SANDBAG LOCATIONS

In preparation for Tropical Depression Barry, a large rainfall occurring sometime Thursday through the weekend, The City of New Roads Public Works Department have prepared multiple sandbag locations and working hard on drainage throughout the City. Residents should prepare themselves and their property, updates soon to follow. Mayor Cornell T. Dukes Sand and bags are available at […]

16TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Established in 2004 MSYEP Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program for local youth residing in city service areas. Founded by Mayor Sylvester Muckelroy, this is the 16th year the city has successfully sponsored the youth program. This year Mayor Cornell Dukes, increased the hourly wage from $7.25 to $10.00. He revamped the program an introduced additional education […]

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY DOWNTOWN NEW ROADS

The City of New Roads will pay tribute to America and the parish’s greatest asset with the theme selected for this year’s False River Boat Parade, “Hats Off to America.” Hosted by the city, the boat parade is a decades-old tradition that brings patriotism and fun to Pointe Coupee Parish. “I’m honored to be hosting […]

Mayor’s Youth Summer Program 2019

Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program

16th Annual  Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program Established in 2004 MSYEP Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program for local youth residing in city service areas. Founded by Mayor Sylvester Muckelroy, this is the 16th year the city has successfully sponsored the youth program. This year Mayor Cornell Dukes, increased the hourly wage from $7.25 to $10.00. He […]

City of New Roads Sandbag Locations

City of New Roads Sandbag Locations In preparation for Tropical Depression Barry, a large rainfall occurring sometime Thursday through the weekend, The City of New Roads Public Works Department have prepared multiple sandbag locations and working hard on drainage throughout the City. Residents should prepare themselves and their property, updates soon to follow.       […]

Mayor Dukes Visits White House

“See’s big things up ahead for citizens of New Roads!”

CNR to host Summer of Fun Art Camp July 9 for kids from 6 to 12

Art Camp Application 2019

Celebrate Independence Day Downtown New Roads

  The City of New Roads will pay tribute to America and the parish’s greatest asset with the theme selected for this year’s False River Boat Parade, “Hats Off to America.” Hosted by the city, the boat parade is a decades-old tradition that brings patriotism and fun to Pointe Coupee Parish. “I’m honored to be […]

City reminds public of the necessity of special event permits

The City of New Roads requires the organizers of events held inside the city to apply for and receive a special event permit for most types of events held in the city. Among the events required to have permits issued by the city are fishing tournaments, triathlons, paddleboard events and trail rides or any other […]

Summer employment information

Mayor Cornell Dukes announces credit counseling sessions for residents

Mayor Cornell Dukes announced today that budget and credit counseling will be available for residents at City Hall beginning June 11. The counseling will take place the third Tuesday of every month by appointment. The City has formed a partnership with the Homeownership Center, a program of Mid City Redevelopment Alliance that offers one-on-one homeownership […]

Mayor talks about accomplishments of his first 100 days in office

New Roads Mayor Cornell Dukes talked to the members of the False River New Roads Rotary Club at their Tuesday luncheon meeting about what he’s been able to accomplish in his first 100 days in office. The list of accomplishments is long and covers a broad spectrum of issues, but all are positive improvements affecting […]

City announces its summer job programs for youth and elderly

City of New Roads Mayor Cornell Dukes announced that the application process for the city’s 2019 summer employment programs will open Friday, May 24, through Friday, May 31, providing local senior citizens and youth an opportunity to qualify for temporary employment to earn money while using their skills and talents to do meaningful work for […]

Tree-trimming should reduce power outages in the city, Mayor Dukes says

The ongoing tree trimming in the City of New Roads has “been a long time coming,” said Mayor Cornell Dukes, but he said the project should substantially reduce power outages. Many of the power outages experienced by the residents of New Roads are caused by high winds knocking limbs down across power lines. Eliminating the […]

Baseball field at Douglas Park’s name to honor youth coach ‘Mr. Slowly’

The New Roads City Council voted 4-0-1 to approve a proposal to name the baseball field at Emmitt Douglas Park “Edward ‘Mr. Slowly’ St. Cyr” to honor the man who coached youth teams there for over two decades. The movement to name the park in St. Cyr’s remembrance became a reality after Councilman Kurt Kellerman […]

4th of July Boat Parade

NEW ROADS, La. – The City of New Roads will once again host the Fourth of July Boat Parade.  It all begins on Tuesday, July 3, with music in Towne Square, starting at 4 p.m.  Bands will play until 9:45 P.M. Mayor Cornell Dukes said that this year will be the best ever. Not only […]

Trash Pick Up on Jan. 15

Residential solid waste, trash and recycling collection by Republic Services will be made as usual in all areas on Monday, January 15, 2018, the observation day of Rev. Martin Luther King’s birthday.

Mayor Announces 2018 Community Impact Award Honorees

New Roads Mayor Anthony Daisy has announced he will once again honor some of the city’s most notable “people of action” at a special Community Impact Awards Banquet at the Scott Civic Center on January 18, 2018. The banquet will honor five outstanding community members whose actions have improved the quality of life in New […]