Doris Maricle

Allen Parish schools are enhancing security with new measures, including metal detectors and ongoing lockdowns and active shooter drills across all campuses. Assistant Superintendent of Operations Kenney Courville recently provided an overview of the district’s crisis management and response plans which are reviewed and updated annually to comply with updated guidelines. “As we’ve gone forward, […]

Ice Industries Inc., an Ohio-based industrial manufacturer and supplier, celebrated the grand opening of its new $6 million solar manufacturing facility on Tuesday in Jeff Davis Parish. The facility, located in the former Zagis cotton textile facility in Lacassine, is a first for Louisiana and signifies the expansion of its North American footprint, according to Ice […]

A local developer is advocating for crucial infrastructure improvements to foster economic development within the newly designated Economic Development Districts along Interstate 10 between Lacassine and Roanoke. In addressing the police jury on Wednesday, real estate developer Salman Chaudhry, emphasized the importance of investing in the I-10 corridor, especially the La. 395 area north of […]

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury is calling for local oversight of Class VI carbon sequestration injection wells within the parish. The request stems from significant community concerns regarding public health and safety, particularly the potential risk to drinking water.. In a letter to Gov. Jeff Landry, the police jury is requesting that local governments, […]

Evan Broussard is hoping a new Cajun culture club at McNeese State University will introduce more students to the world of Louisiana culture. Broussard, a junior majoring in humanities with a minor in French has established the Cajun French and Heritage Club on campus. The club aims to promote and preserve Cajun culture and its […]

Dozens of Stearman bi-planes and other taildraggers are on display this weekend at the Jennings Airport during the 44th annual End of the Season Fly-in. The event, which celebrates the World War II trainers, continues Saturday with aircraft displays and aviation games. Gates open at 10 a.m. with free admission. (Photos by Doris Maricle) TrendingCity […]

A special donation was made to the Jeff Davis Parish Visitors Center on Thursday to honor veterans who have sustained near or total blindness, The Jennings Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3686, American Legion Post 19 and the Blinded Veterans Association gifted the local Visitor Center with a touchable braille American flag plaque. The braille […]

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury has paused a street improvement project inTopsy due to escalating costs. The estimated cost of overlaying nearly three miles of gravel road has increased from $1.8 million to $2.9 million, making it fiscally unfeasible at this time. Initially, the police jury expected to contribute between $300,000 to $800,000, supplementing […]

Fine Wine and Dine — Zigler Art Museum’s annual fundraiser — scheduled for Sept. 18

An independent audit of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Governmental Services Department has revealed several credit card transactions that either did not adhere to tribal policies or lacked sufficient documentation. The findings, part of an audit conducted by SJT Group LLC of Albuquerque, N.M., were released Monday by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office. The findings […]