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On March 14, the Judson Baptist Retreat Center hosted a mother-daughter horse event.
Banana shrubs, also known as magnolia fuscata, are a wonderful addition to Louisiana landscapes. They provide evergreen color and a lovely banana fragrance in the spring. There is no mistaking one, once you’ve smelled it.
Students at West Feliciana High School have an opportunity to work toward welding and millwright certification through a program offered in partnership with Baton Rouge Community College.
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The First Saturday Market in Clinton is closed until further notice.
While Louisiana’s rapid escalation of coronavirus cases remains concentrated in the New Orleans area, there are ramifications for rural hospitals as state officials plan for extreme demands on the health care system.
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Voters in the Feliciana parishes were scheduled to be involved in early voting this week for the April 4 presidential preference primaries and local elections, but the onset of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in emergency action to postpone the …
BATON ROUGE — Ronald R. “Ronnie” Anderson, president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau, announced he will retire as leader of the state’s largest general farm organization effective June 28.
In this uncertain time, The Advocate is keeping people up to date with the latest news and information on coronavirus by offering the information for free at www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/coronavirus/.In an effort to keep the coronavirus fr…
As the coronavirus pandemic paralyzes Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards has begun making drastic changes to curb the rate of infection.
Unofficial results for the Literary Rally held March 7 at Southeastern Louisiana University have been announced.
BATON ROUGE — The Office of State Parks announced changes to the operating days at Louisiana’s state historic sites.
CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury, meeting Monday with only a few people in the audience, tabled a recommendation to turn an expensive piece of road repair machinery back to its vendor.
Students in Laura Laiche’s third grade class at Slaughter Elementary School shared a writing project with their parents during a Young Authors Night event.
First graders at Jackson Elementary School have been researching, writing and sharing informational texts about animals.
Antique Show on the way The 55th annual Jackson Assembly Antiques Show and Art Show and Sale is March 27-29 in the historic downtown area. The show is a fundraiser for historic preservation and features antique dealers from seven states; on-site r…
Friday afternoon saw the track and field season kick off in the Feliciana parishes with the West Feliciana High School’s Saints Invitational.
CLINTON — The possibility of turning over police operations to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office stirred a sometimes heated discussion from residents attending Tuesday's Board of Aldermen meeting.
The Deep South Stock Horse Show Association focuses on Western Pleasure and Speed Events for youth and adult riders from southern Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
To commemorate the 157th anniversary of the Siege of Port Hudson, Port Hudson State Historic Site will host its annual reenactment March 28-29.
The following people were booked into the East Feliciana Parish jail by area law enforcement agencies, including the Clinton, Jackson, Norwood, Slaughter and Wilson police departments, the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and State Police, f…
Students dressed for the occasion on the 100th day of classes at Jackson Elementary School.
In addition to candidates for Republican and Democratic party positions, some voters in East Feliciana Parish may vote April 4 in municipal elections in Slaughter, Jackson and Norwood.
After an East Feliciana Parish grand jury declined to indict a part-time sheriff's deputy in the fatal shooting of a man who fled after stealing raw chicken from a convenience store, the man's family said they now plan to ask federal authorities t…
Scout fundraiser set for SaturdayScout Troop 51 is holding its garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday at the Jackson Civic Center.Clinton Market weekendVisit the Clinton Market on Saturday to find what you need to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.…
CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury voted Monday to appoint a local accountant as its interim treasurer, following an unfavorable ethics opinion regarding its earlier choice for the job.
CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish School Board recognized the principal and faculty of Slaughter Elementary School at a Tuesday meeting for becoming a finalist for a $50,000 award given by a national teacher training organization.
On Sunday, Port Hudson Historic Site rangers demonstrated Civil War era weapons including a cannon demonstration followed by small arms; muskets, rifles, carbines and pistols during its Fire Power session.
East Feliciana High School recently held ceremonies for students signing scholarships to play football with colleges and universities.
Calling all candidatesElections will be held April 4. People who have qualified as candidates can send their announcements to extra@theadvocate.com by March 6. Announcements should be limited to 350 words and must include name, age, party and educ…
With the impending end of basketball season, high school baseball is about to get into full swing. While West Feliciana High School, East Feliciana High School and Slaughter Community Charter are preparing for their first real games in the upcomin…
Souper Bowl of Caring is a program across the nation working to fight hunger and poverty the same day as the Super Bowl football game.
GONZALES — Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during the 85th annual LSU Agricultural Center Livestock Show held Feb. 8-15 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
The residents of the Jackson Veterans Home had a special day on Valentine’s Day, celebrating both Valentine's and Mardi Gras.
Students in Krystal Alford’s kindergarten class at Jackson Elementary School have been writing sentences about their goals for 2020. From reading more books to performing more acts of kindness, these Cubs have their sights set high, a news release said.
Earning recognition on the Jackson Elementary School principal’s honor roll for having the highest first-semester grade-point average are first graders Daniel Brumfield, Trenton Hills, Rodrionna Sims and Ayden Thomas.
Earning recognition on the Jackson Elementary School principal’s honor roll for having the highest first-semester grade-point average are fourth graders Ja’Kaylin Jarrell and Amyria Wilkinson.
CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury's treasurer would be in violation of state ethics law by working simultaneously as an employee of Landmark Bank, according to a state Ethics Board decision.
Slaughter Elementary School plans to close Thursday and Friday because so many students are out sick with the flu and other ailments, the school announced Wednesday afternoon.
The final week of regular season boys basketball is upon us. While some teams may be looking to the playoffs, others remember that this is where it gets real.
The following people were booked into the East Feliciana Parish jail by area law enforcement agencies, including the Clinton, Jackson, Norwood, Slaughter and Wilson police departments, the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and State Police, f…
CLINTON — A proposal to open the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury's administrative and maintenance offices to the public on Fridays ran into stiff opposition before the idea could be fully discussed Monday.
CLINTON — A hearing to consider bringing criminal charges against an East Feliciana sheriff's deputy responsible for shooting a fleeing man who'd stolen chicken from an Ethel gas station has been delayed.
A former East Feliciana Parish coroner was convicted Wednesday of conspiring with her deputy coroner to falsify records in an attempt to receive payments from the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office.
Feliciana Dental announces college scholarship programFeliciana Dental announces the first Feliciana Dental Allied Health Scholarship. The merit-based scholarship is available to students in East and West Feliciana parishes and Wilkinson County. T…
Blood drive set for Friday Our Lady of the Lake Blood Donor Center is holding a blood drive from 6:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main St., Zachary. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. To sched…
The state playoffs for basketball are just around the corner.