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jeff davis school board

Jeff Davis School Board nears vote on 4-day school week

The Jeff Davis Parish School Board is expected to decide next month whether or not to pursue a four-day school week. “Honestly I think board ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 7:42 am

mardi gras

PHOTO GALLERY: Welsh Mardi Gras Run and Parade

A crowd lines the streets to catch beads, trinkets and other throws as Mardi Gras floats pass Saturday during the 5th annual Welsh Mardi Gras ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Monday, January 29, 2024 4:51 pm

crime

Former deputy accused of public payroll fraud, claiming $25,000 for hours he didn’t work

A former Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff”s Office deputy has been arrested in connection with an investigation into payroll discrepancies after he fraudulently claimed more than ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Monday, January 29, 2024 12:29 pm

education

Pilot program inspiring students to become educators

Sean Cummings, a sophomore at Jennings High School, wants to be a teacher after he graduates from high school. “Ever since I was a child, ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Saturday, January 27, 2024 8:32 am

Special Olympics

PHOTO GALLERY: Special Olympics Youth Athletes Fun Day

More than 120 students in grades pre-kindergarten to second grade participate in various games and activities demonstrating manipulative skills, locomotor skills, teamwork and more during ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Saturday, January 27, 2024 4:36 am

welsh

Murder trial in Welsh shooting ends in hung jury

A mistrial has been declared after a jury was unable to reach a verdict in the trial of a Welsh man accused of killing another ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, January 26, 2024 5:47 pm

elton elementary

Renovations, upgrades on the way for Elton Elementary

Changes are coming soon for Elton Elementary School and students will reap the benefits. The Jeff Davis Parish School Board is moving forward on plans ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, January 26, 2024 11:40 am

allen parish

Allen Parish has sand, bags available

Allen Parish has opened sand bagging stations available at the following locations: Town of Oberlin Barn (outside the gate), 207 West Fifth Street. Ward 2 ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 10:24 am

jeff davis

Jeff Davis Parish administrator search committee plans to advertise position in February

An advisory committee appointed by the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury is wasting no time in its search for a parish administrator. The committee is ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 3:32 pm

Roanoke High

Roanoke High Centennial: School closed in 1966, but memories live on for former students

Former alumni of Roanoke High School gathered Saturday to reflect on the school’s history and time spent there as they marked the former school’s centennial. ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Monday, January 22, 2024 4:46 pm

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