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Architects working on plans for new Welsh library
Welsh bookworms could soon be able to envision their future library. Jeff Davis Parish Library Director Clare Coleman said Tuesday initial plans for a new ...
Doris Maricle, Author at American Press
education
Allen schools maintain ‘B’ overall ranking
Allen Parish schools maintained their B ranking on school performance scores, with eight of the parish’s 11 schools receiving an A or B letter grade, ...
by Doris Maricle, Monday, November 28, 2022 3:12 pm
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Audit: Oberlin repeating errors from 13 years ago
An independent audit of the town of Oberlin’s finances from the last fiscal year reveals repeated deficiencies and unsolved issues, some dating back to 2009 ...
by Doris Maricle, Monday, November 21, 2022 6:16 pm
education
Stellar school scores in Jeff Davis Parish
Jeff Davis Parish schools made a strong showing on state school performance scores, according to the parish’s top education official. “We had more schools than ...
by Doris Maricle, Sunday, November 20, 2022 5:10 am
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‘Long overdue’: New Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated
A large crowd gathered at the Louisiana Oil and Gas Park on Friday for the dedication of a new Vietnam Veterans Memorial. For many the ...
by Doris Maricle, Saturday, November 19, 2022 10:35 am
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PHOTO GALLERY: Jeff Davis Special Olympics
More than 60 students with disabilities from throughout Jeff Davis Parish competed for silver, bronze and gold medals Friday during the Jeff Davis Parish Special ...
by Doris Maricle, Friday, November 18, 2022 1:59 pm
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Brother trying to raise funds for Jennings man paralyzed after being shot on way to work
The brother of Jennings man who was shot and paralyzed in a drive-by shooting on his way to work, has launched a fundraiser to help ...
by Doris Maricle, Friday, November 18, 2022 10:37 am
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Jeff Davis looking to regulate solar energy projects
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury is working to create a new parish ordinance aimed at regulating renewable energy production plants wanting to locate in ...
by Doris Maricle, Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:51 am
crime
Local man accused of holding woman, child at knifepoint
A Jennings man is behind held in the Jeff Davis Parish Jail after he allegedly held a woman and a child at knifepoint during a ...
by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:26 am
education
Oakdale senior earns honor for work as percussionist
Ethan McGee, a senior at Oakdale High School, has been selected to the 2022 Louisiana Music Educators Association All-State Symphonic Band. McGee, who is a ...