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Crime

Former Elton mayor pleads not guilty to battery charge

Former Elton mayor Kesia Lemoine pleaded not guilty Monday to a simple battery charge stemming from an altercation with another woman following a council meeting. ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Monday, July 1, 2024 2:07 pm

fourth of july

Fourth of July festivities in Jennings will kick off with Stars and Stripes Festival

Fourth of July festivities will kick off in a patriotic start Wednesday as the city of Jennings hosts its annual Stars and Stripes Festival, 6 ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Saturday, June 29, 2024 12:01 pm

jennings high

Upgrades planned for Jerry Simmons football stadium in Jennings

Plans for a new field house, press box and concession stand at Jerry Simmons football stadium in Jennings are moving forward. Members of the Jeff ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, June 28, 2024 4:35 pm

Bicyclist struck

Bicyclist fatally struck after allegedly running stop sign

An Allen Parish man died Thursday when his motorized bicycle was struck by a vehicle after he allegedly ran a stop sign. According to Trooper ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, June 28, 2024 1:26 pm

3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Court orders guilty verdict in overdose case reversed

The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal has reversed a Lake Charles man’s conviction and vacated his life sentence on a second-degree murder charge after he ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Thursday, June 27, 2024 10:45 am

vietnam veterans

Paying tribute to their own: Residents honor area Vietnam veterans

More than 60 years after the Vietnam War, local residents paid tribute Saturday to the most highly-decorated Jennings High School and Jeff Davis Parish High ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 4:59 am

vietnam veterans

PHOTO GALLERY: Vietnam veterans honored

Eleven Vietnam veterans from Jennings High School and Jeff Davis High School were honored during a special ceremony Saturday recognizing them for receiving multiple awards ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 3:03 am

welsh

Welsh may receive $200,000 to complete renovation of 1938 landmark

Plans to renovate the old Welsh High School home economics cottage could soon be moving forward again. State Rep. Troy Romero recently announced that the ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Monday, June 24, 2024 8:31 am

Alligator feeding

PHOTO GALLERY: It’s alligator feeding time — check out this action

Emma Dupre and Sarah Woodard fed chicken to the hungry alligators Friday at the Gator Chateau at the Louisiana Oil and Gas Park in Jennings. ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, June 21, 2024 4:36 pm

Veterans Home

Vietnam service members, their families to be honored Saturday

Local unsung heroes from the Vietnam War and their families will be honored Saturday. The event, commemorating the bravery and dedication of nearly a dozen ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, June 21, 2024 2:27 pm

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