NEWS

Given the COVID-19 delta variant outbreak, the City of New Roads has announced the cancellation of Harvest Festival 2021. The cancellation of the three-day celebration scheduled October 16–October 18 was not an easy decision, but the health and safety of the public...

The New Roads Police Department is recruiting men and women who are seeking a rewarding career in law enforcement. Resumes are now being accepted. We are committed to hiring the "Best and the Brightest" police officer candidates. If you are considering a career in law...

City of New Roads announces a ceremony marking the completion of the city's lighting project to replace street lights on Main Street with high-performance new technology LEDs. The event will take place Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 7: 30 p.m. along Main Street in...

It's the City of New Roads first Mayor's Summer Youth Basketball Tournament happening Saturday, June 26, 2021, beginning at 9:00 AM. The tournament is open to middle and high school students from around the state. The tournament will consist of 2 games for each...

City of New Roads Announce A Salute To All Veterans Memorial Day Celebration Four-Day Events Kicks Off Summer Family-Fun The City of New Roads announces a four-day event to take place this Memorial Day weekend. A Salute to All Veterans in The Prettiest City on the...

The City of New Roads Name the July 4th Theme Contest is now underway. The city is inviting everyone to submit ideas to find the best theme for the July 4, 2021 event.  The contest is open to everyone regardless of domicile. Entries must reflect a New Roads-focused,...

  City of New Roads Mayor Cornell Dukes announced that the application process for the city’s 2021 summer employment programs will open Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 28th, providing local senior citizens and youth an opportunity to qualify for temporary...

The 2021 Mardi Gras season in ‘Little Carnival Capital’ is cancelled, but the spirit of carnival time continues. Mayor Dukes along with Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Office, New Roads Police Department, Pointe Coupee Parish Government, and local parade organizers have made...

Following the directive from Governor John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Health, the City of New Roads today announced the decision to postpone Stimulus Pop Up on Main Street, originally scheduled for Saturday, February 6, in downtown New Roads.  “We...