St. Helena Echo

10/05/2015

Early voting for the October 24, 2015 election will begin Saturday October 10, 2015 and continue through October 17, 2015, excluding Sunday. Early voting will take place in the Registrar of Voters Office in the parish NFC Building in Greensburg. All eligible voters may vote early in person from 8:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
All voters must produce photo identification or sign an identification affidavit before voting. The types of photo ID that can be used include Louisiana driver’s license, Louisiana ID card, or any other form of photo ID containing the name, address and signature of the voter.
Any voter who is 65 or older, or who has a valid mobility impaired identification card, or other proof of disability may request a mail ballot from the registrar’s office. These requests remain in effect indefinitely unless a ballot is returned by the US Postal Service as undeliverable.
Any registered voter who will be out of the parish during early voting and on election day may also request an absentee by mail ballot. Request forms can be obtained from the Registrar of Voters Office or downloaded from the Secretary of State’s website at www.GeauxVote.com. Any voter who has a Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana ID card can also request a mail ballot online at the same website. For any questions about early, absentee or election day voting, call the Registrar of Voters Office at 225-222-4440 or 225-222-4805 or the Secretary of State’s office at 800-883-2805.

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09/17/2015

Stray dogs in St. Helena Parish are getting a second chance at life thanks to volunteer Debra Bridges. The St. Helena Parish resident rescues homeless dogs and

07/16/2015

The North Helena Volunteer Fire Department has added another firetruck to its station in Easleyville. The Tangipahoa Parish Fire District No. 1, in Amite, agreed

07/06/2015

A 12-year-old boy was killed in a utility terrain vehicle accident Saturday evening that also resulted in the arrest of the vehicle’s driver, according to the St. Helena

06/16/2015

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The following were arrested and booked into the St. Helena Parish Jail from May 28-29: DAVIS, WILBERT JR.: 44, 2299 Calmes Road, Amite, simple burglary. wren,

06/16/2015

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Kirsten Smith, of St. Francisville, was named to the President’s Honor List for the spring 2015 semester at McNeese State University. To be on the President’s Honor

06/14/2015

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LSU released the names of the students who have made the Dean’s List and Chancellor’s Honor Roll for the spring 2015 semester. Undergraduate students enrolled in

06/13/2015

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The Advocate Extra this week includes photos from events around West Feliciana, East Feliciana and St. Helena.

06/12/2015

Summer is a great time to be a dog owner. Ready for summertime fun in the sun with your favorite four-legged friend? I know I am.

06/11/2015

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The following people were sentenced in proceedings held in 21st Judicial District Court in St. Helena Parish. Judge Jeff Johnson issued the following rulings on May 22:

06/11/2015

Bear Creek Western Store

Bear Creek Western Store, on La. 16 in Montpelier, celebrated 50 years in business during a May 30-31 celebration. It was the first celebration Bear Creek hosted

06/10/2015

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Each week, we’ll take a look back at photos published in The Echo. The feature photo for this week’s Echo’s From the Past is from