Doris Maricle

Opponents of proposed carbon capture pipelines in Southwest Louisiana voiced their frustrations to lawmakers on Thursday over concerns about an eminent domain law that allows companies to seize property with compensation, if a project is for the public good. The law, which was passed by the Louisiana Legislature in 2020, was designed to help the […]

The Jeff Davis Parish School Board has approved changes to the 2025-2026 school calendar to incorporate more local professional development and planning days for teachers. “One good thing about the calendar is we have four days built in after each 12-week grading period where teachers come to schools, but students don’t,” Superintendent John Hall said. […]

Jennings High School students had the opportunity to get up close with the Army’s cutting-edge vehicles and technology on Monday. Some of the Army’s newest technology and all-terrain fighting vehicles were on display in the school’s parking lot. The exhibit featured an electronic motorcycle, Polaris MRZR-D2 side-by-side, Quad bike and a PlayStation 4 gaming system. […]

A Jennings city councilman is proposing a change to the process for hiring and firing the city attorney. Currently, the mayor appoints and can unilaterally dismiss the city attorney, while the council only approves the appointment. Councilman Clifton Lejeune is suggesting that both the mayor’s appointment and the council’s approval be required for both hiring […]

The Jennings City Council is continuing discussions about changes in the makeup of the Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission. “There is an ongoing discussion to amend the existing charter to add the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury and the town of Lake Arthur to our Economic Development Commission,” Mayor Henry Guinn said. “This would […]

Students at Jennings High School are taking the initiative to promote literacy and cultivate healthy reading habits among local children and youth by increasing access to books. The Jennings High School Key Club was recently awarded a $650 Youth Opportunities grant from Kiwanis International to support the goal. The Key Club will use the grant […]

A former Texas veterinarian accused of sexually assaulting young girls at a local casino after using animal medication to sedate them has been found not guilty by an Allen Parish jury. Todd Michael Glover, 42, was recently found not guilty of first-degree rape and three counts of sexually battery by an Allen Parish Jury in […]

The Way Training Center and its director Gerard Morgan have filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Jennings and its mayor alleging civil rights violations and harassment by city officials. Officials are also accused of trespassing on the center’s property and making malicious statements about its director, according to a 52-page lawsuit filed on […]

More than half a foot of snow fell across parts of the Jennings — which also experienced blizzard-like conditions with strong winds and low visibility — Tuesday morning. (Photos by Doris Maricle / American Press) Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter

The 16th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Remembrance will pay tribute to Black History Month with a special program and parade Sunday, Jan. 19, in Welsh. “This day should be acknowledged and celebrated by people period, not just people of color, so the day in question is made the national event it is,” […]