crime
Rash of school bus part thefts in Jeff Davis
The Jeff Davis Parish School Board is considering ways to increase security of its school bus fleet following recent thefts of parts taken from parked ...
Doris Maricle, Author at American Press
education
Jeff Davis scales back on Elton Elementary renovations
High construction costs are forcing the Jeff Davis Parish School Board to scale back plans for renovations at Elton Elementary School. Superintendent Kirk Credeur said ...
by Doris Maricle, Saturday, January 22, 2022 6:52 am
education
Jeff Davis School Board declares critical shortage for several positions
JENNINGS — The Jeff Davis Parish School Board is having a hard time finding qualified teachers and support personnel, according to Superintendent Kirk Credeur. The ...
by Doris Maricle, Friday, January 21, 2022 8:14 am
Weather Watch
Jeff Davis school campuses closed Friday
Jeff Davis Parish schools will be closed Friday due to the weather. according to Superintendent Kirk Credeur. Students are to have a virtual learning day ...
by Doris Maricle, Thursday, January 20, 2022 3:12 pm
Redistricting
Redistricting plan would cost Jeff Davis minority district
JENNINGS — A new redistricting plan for the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury would do away with one of two minority districts due to a ...
by Doris Maricle, Thursday, January 20, 2022 12:39 pm
legislative auditor
Auditor: Ex-Oakdale clerk gave herself $769,136
The former city clerk of Oakdale used electronic transfers to divert city funds to herself, used city checks to divert city funds to herself and ...
by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 4:48 am
crime
Woman shot outside Elton home
The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting of a female early Monday in Elton. The shooting occurred around midnight on Second Street ...
by Doris Maricle, Monday, January 17, 2022 2:52 pm
covid-19
COVID-related staffing shortages affecting hospitals
Rising COVID-19 cases amid the Omicron surge and staffing shortages are straining hospitals across the country. As of Friday, 20 employees at Jennings American Legion ...
by Doris Maricle, Sunday, January 16, 2022 10:39 am
covid-19
UPDATE: COVID shuts down five schools in Allen
OBERLIN — Five Allen Parish schools are being forced to temporarily close Friday and switch to virtual learning due to a staffing shortage. Superintendent Kent ...
by Doris Maricle, Thursday, January 13, 2022 5:35 pm
covid-19
BREAKING: Five Allen schools to close Friday due to illnesses
Allen Parish Superintendent Kent Reed has announced the closure of Reeves High School, Oberlin High School, Oakdale Elementary School, Oakdale Middle School and Oakdale High ...