Doris Maricle, Author at American Press

Bicyclist hit-and-run

Police: Ford truck suspected vehicle in fatal hit-and-run

The Jennings Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a vehicle they believe is connected to a deadly hit-and-run. Police Chief Danny ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:14 am

allen school board

Allen School Board OKs additional funding for employee salary supplements

The Allen Parish School Board has approved additional funding for employee salary supplements that will be paid later this month. The additional funding, provided from ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 10:30 am

Chasity Rachal

Cyclist fatally struck Tuesday identified

Jennings police are continuing to search for a vehicle in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a female cyclist early ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 10:26 am

I-10 Service Road

BREAKING: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run

Jennings police are investigating after a female bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run accident late Tuesday near Interstate 10 and La. 26. “It is believed ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:37 am

francine

Voluntary evacuation issued for Jeff Davis

A voluntary evacuation has been issued for low ying areas of Jeff Davis Parish ahead of the rainfall projected for the next 36-48 hours due ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:24 am

Mosquito outbreak

Jeff Davis dealing with mosquito outbreak

Jeff Davis Parish is experiencing a mosquito outbreak. Jeff Davis Parish Mosquito Abatement District No. 1 Director Robert Tonn said control efforts have been hampered ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Sunday, September 8, 2024 2:59 am

Crime

Allen parents charged after 2-month-old suffers 10 fractures

An Allen Parish couple has been arrested after their 2-month-old infant was taken to a hospital with multiple fractures. Savannah Folse, 27, and Austin Burke, ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, September 6, 2024 5:20 pm

welsh

Pay raise for next Welsh mayor and aldermen

The Welsh Board of Aldermen on Tuesday voted to increase the pay for the next mayor and slate of aldermen beginning in January. The increase ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, September 6, 2024 12:57 pm

Welsh-Roanake

Welsh-Roanoke Junior High librarian awarded grant to order youth books from Newbery Medal Awards list

Students at Welsh-Roanoke (WAR) Junior High School in Jeff Davis Parish will soon have a new reason to enjoy reading. Last spring, school librarian Shanna ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:49 am

Re-Thunk Junk

Allen Parish Re-Thunk Junk Trail expanding to three days

The Allen Parish Re-Thunk Junk Trail is expanding to a three-day event this October as organizers plan for more vendors and larger crowds. “We have ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:27 am

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