-
1 month ago | 
porchandparish.com | Jen Gennaro
City officials met last week in a closed meeting to discuss proposed crosswalk installation. “Following a comprehensive evaluation of pedestrian safety and connectivity within the City of Zachary, four priority crosswalk locations have been identified for infrastructure improvements,” said Sharon Phillips, Public Information Officer for the City.
-
1 month ago | 
porchandparish.com | Jen Gennaro
-
1 month ago | 
porchandparish.com | Jen Gennaro
City officials, farmers market vendors, friends, and local business owners gathered last night on the patio at South Plains Food Company to celebrate, honor, and support Nita Edwards. Nita is the blue-eyed, energetic coordinator of the weekly Zachary Farmers & Artisans Market. She’s also living with terminal cancer—which you’d never guess from her spirited presence. Just last weekend, she wore a globe costume at the market for Earth Day. A few weeks before that, she played the Easter Bunny.
-
1 month ago | 
porchandparish.com | Jen Gennaro
You might’ve noticed some big changes to that vibey little shack on Main Street lately. Parish Crawfish, Zachary’s beloved drive-through boil stop, is getting a serious glow-up—and no, it’s not just for looks. New owners Danny and Briana Sikes, along with their partner Patty Carpenter, have been steadily transforming the business since acquiring it a year ago.
-
1 month ago | 
porchandparish.com | Jen Gennaro
A child dies from drowning every 11 minutes in the United States. Mayor David McDavid didn’t sugarcoat that statistic as he welcomed global delegates to Zachary last week. These leaders from many countries including Ghana, Uganda and China, along with representatives from the CDC Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies, came to the Americana YMCA with a shared goal: ending preventable drowning. Here in Louisiana, the threat of drowning is especially real.
-
1 month ago | 
porchandparish.com | Jen Gennaro
The Americana YMCA has been serving the community since 2013. The Y is more than a gym. We are an inclusive organization inspiring people of all ages, abilities and incomes to live health... Read More » Whether it’s your toddler’s first splash or your teen’s first swim meet, the Americana YMCA in Zachary is creating a welcoming and inclusive space for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
-
1 month ago | 
porchandparish.com | Jen Gennaro
Last month, all incoming freshmen gathered in the Visual and Performing Arts Center at Zachary High School for a meeting about scheduling their first semester of their high school careers. From academics to arts to athletics—the “Three A’s” that set the standard for a well-rounded education—Zachary students have access to incredible opportunities. At ZHS, it’s not just about having a bunch of electives—it’s about offering courses that matter.
-
1 month ago | 
porchandparish.com | Jen Gennaro
Got an idea for our next subject of Crawfish Chronicles? Email [email protected]Like any true Louisiana man, Joe Amorello learned the fine art of boiling crawfish from his dad more than 25 years ago. But this story isn’t just about spice blends or boil times. This is about community, connection and crawfish in a crisis. Back in the spring of 2020, when the world shut down and uncertainty filled the air, one thing was certain in Zachary: if you wanted live crawfish, Amorello was your guy.
-
1 month ago | 
porchandparish.com | Jen Gennaro
Last week, I received a package at my home that immediately raised a red flag. The return address listed a person and place I didn’t recognize. It came in a small 5x7 bubble mailer and felt practically empty. I carefully cut it open, just in case there was something minuscule inside that might fall out. There was nothing inside. I asked my husband if he was expecting anything—it’s not unusual for him to order specialty seeds for the garden that arrive similarly packaged. Nope, he wasn’t.
-
2 months ago | 
porchandparish.com | Jen Gennaro
Outside, the estate rivals the finest luxury resorts. A 1,500-square-foot pavilion serves as a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and entertainment area, complete with a hibachi grill, pizza oven, high-end appliances, and a grand fireplace. Phantom screens allow year-round comfort, and the resort-style infinity pool includes a grotto, waterfall slide, lazy river, spa, and swim-up bar. A guest retreat offers comfortable accommodations for visitors.
