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opioid

Community discussion on opioid addiction March 4 in Jennings

Motivational speaker Stephen Hill, who battled substance abuse addiction for more than a decade before becoming sober, will lead a community discussion on opioid addiction, ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 3:23 pm

drug abuse

Road to Recovery: ‘One of my biggest mistakes I made was I thought I could control drugs and alcohol’

Build a life that is worth protecting. That is the message Stephen Hill, a renowned speaker on substance use prevention and mental health awareness and ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 3:19 pm

jeff davis

Jeff Davis Parish holds first Signing Day for Future Educators

Twelve Jeff Davis Parish high school seniors made commitments Friday affirming their dedication to becoming educators during the district’s inaugural Signing Day for Future Educators. ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Saturday, February 24, 2024 9:07 am

Jeff Davis schools

Jeff Davis School Board votes down 4-day week

Jeff Davis Parish students will not see a shorter school week in the upcoming school year. The Jeff Davis Parish School Board voted 12-1 Thursday ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, February 23, 2024 6:14 am

crime

Cadet at correctional center accused of inappropriate contact with inmate

A cadet at the Allen Parish Correctional Center was arrested on Wednesday for malfeasance in office. Macy Elizabeth Vincent, 27, of Eunice was booked into ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:43 am

oakdale

Local nurse arrested on multiple sex charges

A former nurse at the Oakdale Community Hospital was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly sexually assaulted two patients at the hospital. John Richard, 57, of ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 4:13 pm

crime

Sheriff’s Office: High-speed chase ends in gunfire

An investigation is continuing after a Lafayette man allegedly fired shots at police officers as he attempted to flee following a vehicle pursuit that began ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:13 pm

crime

BREAKING: Daycare owner arrested for allegedly creating fake invoices to School Board

A local after school daycare owner was arrested Tuesday after allegedly creating fake invoices to receive more than $3,000 in federal COVID-19 grant money. Tassany ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 2:57 pm

welsh

Welsh Museum honors doctors, ministers

The Welsh Museum is highlighting the men and women who have paved the way and healed the minds, bodies and souls of local residents for ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Monday, February 19, 2024 10:48 am

crime

Crowley man accused of molesting 8-year-old

A Crowley man is accused of molesting an 8-year-old girl at a Jennings residence earlier this month, according to the Jennings Police Department. Oscar Anthony ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Saturday, February 17, 2024 4:00 am

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