Author: Doris Maricle American Press

early voting

Early voting in May 3 election begins Saturday

Early voting for the May 3 election begins this Saturday and continues through April 26 across Southwest Louisiana. Voters can cast early ballots 8:30 a.m. ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, April 18, 2025 10:15 am

allen parish

Series of public meetings will be held in Allen parish to discuss carbon capture projects

Allen Parish residents are invited to attend a series of public meetings this month to learn more about carbon capture and sequestration projects and to ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:02 pm

Jennings parks

Conditions raised about conditions at Jennings city parks

Jennings residents have voiced concerns regarding the city’s parks, calling for additional attention and improvements. During Tuesday’s Jennings City Council meeting, residents questioned the current ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:01 am

Jeff Davis animal shelter

Jeff Davis considers using existing sales tax for animal shelter

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury is considering a proposal to use a portion of an existing half-cent sales tax, originally intended for the regional ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Sunday, April 13, 2025 6:42 am

STOL

PHOTO GALLERY: Swamp National Short Takeoff and Landing competition preparation

A row of aircraft line the tuft field of the Jennings Airport on Friday during the 5th annual Swamp National Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) competition ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, April 11, 2025 3:36 pm

jennings high school

PHOTO GALLERY: Mock crash shows students dangers of drunken driving

Louisiana State Troopers Derek Whitman and Roy Jones host a mock crash staged Thursday at Jennings High School. The goal of the mock crash was ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, April 11, 2025 9:45 am

butch lafargue

Jeff Davis police juror urges opposition to carbon capture

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury voiced clear opposition to carbon capture and storage projects during a meeting Wednesday. Police Juror Butch Lafargue urged the ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, April 11, 2025 8:43 am

Clarence Daniel Duhon

Second arrest made in elder abuse case

A second arrest has been made in connection with the cruelty of an elderly man in Jennings. Clarence Daniel Duhon, 57, of Iowa, La., was ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 5:56 pm

Co2

Police jurors asked to consider ban on CO2 projects near schools

Allen Parish police jurors are considering a measure to ban carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects near schools. Police Juror Joe Perkins has asked the ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:15 am

Tyren Chavis

Murder suspect caught in Jennings after 13-hour manhunt

A nearly 13-hour manhunt in Jennings concluded Tuesday afternoon with the arrest of Tyren Chavis, 30, of Church Point, who was wanted for murder. According ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, April 8, 2025 7:13 pm

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