Doris Maricle, Author at American Press

elections

Tax renewals on Saturday ballot in Jeff Davis

Voters in rural areas of Welsh, Laccassine and Woodlawn will head to the polls Saturday to decide on tax renewal issues for drainage and fire ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, March 24, 2023 6:31 pm

local

PHOTO GALLERY: Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics

More than 80 students in grades 3-12 competed for gold medals and ribbons during Thursday’s second annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics. Students with disabilities ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Thursday, March 23, 2023 3:19 pm

education

Eight-period school day proposed in Jeff Davis

Schools in Jeff Davis Parish may shift from a seven-period day to an eight-period day to increase academic opportunities for students. The School Board is ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:49 am

crime

Road rage blamed in connection to shots fired at 18-wheeler

A Mississippi man was arrested Sunday after allegedly firing multiple shots at an 18-wheeler following a possible road rage incident on Interstate 10 near Welsh. ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 10:53 am

local business

Jennings enters growth spurt with Starbacks, hotel, restaurant moving in

A Starbucks, a national hotel chain and a popular restaurant chain are among several new businesses looking to locate in Jennings. After delays caused by ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Sunday, March 19, 2023 4:04 am

local

54-year-old killed in single-vehicle I-10 crash

A 54-year-old man was killed Friday in a single-vehicle crash after the vehicle he was a passenger in hydroplaned on Interstate 10 during a heavy ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, March 17, 2023 5:51 pm

local

Youth create postcards to send to space aboard Blue Origin rocket

Youth in Welsh are giving a new meaning to “Wish you were here.” The youth are being invited by the McBurney Memorial Library to create ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, March 17, 2023 4:41 pm

education

Jeff Davis considers four-day school week

The Jeff Davis Parish School Board will begin seeking feedback from parents and employees as it considers proposing a four-day school week. The School Board ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:49 pm

local business

Jennings OKs creation of new economic development district

An ordinance that would create a new economic development district in the city was approved Tuesday by the Jennings City Council. Creation of the city ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:37 pm

crime

Man accused of attacking girlfriend in truck stop parking lot

An Opelousas man was charged Sunday with domestic abuse battery with child endangerment stemming from an alleged assault on his girlfriend that happened in front ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:28 pm

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