Economic development
$21M rice mill should be complete by next harvest
JENNINGS — Construction is set to begin later this fall on a new $21 million rice mill at the Lacassine Industrial Park. The Jeff Davis ...
Doris Maricle, Author at American Press
crime
Three more linked to Oakdale bar shooting
OAKDALE — Three more arrests have been made in the Sept. 4 fatal shooting at an Oakdale bar. David Arvie, 41, Tamekia Arvie, 38, and ...
by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 12:48 pm
local business
Jeff Davis hoping to join program designed to attract business
JENNINGS — Jeff Davis Parish has begun efforts to become a Louisiana Development Ready Communities. Administered by the Louisiana Economic Development (LED), the program helps ...
by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 12:12 pm
Crime Brief
Lake Arthur man loses hunting privileges
LAKE ARTHUR — A Lake Arthur man is losing his hunting privileges for two years for violating federal migratory bird laws, federal prosecutors said. Kevin ...
by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:08 pm
jeff davis school board
Support workers not pleased with supplemental pay plan in Jeff Davis
JENNINGS — A Jeff Davis Parish school bus driver said Thursday he and fellow support workers are concerned with the amount of a proposed salary ...
by Doris Maricle, Saturday, September 18, 2021 4:41 pm
jeff davis school board
Parents urge Jeff Davis School Board to oppose any vaccine mandate
JENNINGS — Parents are still raising concerns with the Jeff Davis Parish School Board over mask mandates for students and the potential of a vaccine ...
by Doris Maricle, Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:21 pm
Hurricane Ida
Kinder Future Farmers of America collect, deliver fuel to Lafourche Parish
OBERLIN — Hurricane victims in Southeast Louisiana are getting a helping hand from students in Allen Parish through donations of fuel, supplies and money. The ...
by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 4:09 pm
Tropical Storm Nicholas
Allen schools will be virtual Tuesday
OBERLIN – All Allen Parish schools will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 14, due to impending tropical weather. This will be a virtual day for ...
by Doris Maricle, Monday, September 13, 2021 12:12 pm
Tropical Storm Nicholas
All Jeff Davis schools will be open Monday
JENNINGS — All schools and office locations in Jeff Davis Parish will be open today Sept. 13, according to Superintendent Kirk Credeur. Officials are closely ...
by Doris Maricle, Sunday, September 12, 2021 8:49 pm
Local News
Plans underway for new library in Welsh
WELSH — Welsh residents could have a new place to read, meet and participate in community activities in the future. Jeff Davis Parish Library Director ...