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 ...
Doris Maricle, Author at American Press
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...