LATEST INFO
Lane Family Practice is offering third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to immunocompromised people, a news release said.
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Division of Historic Preservation announced Louisiana Main Street has received $749,000 in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants through the National Park Service.
Is finding a place for vegetables in the morning a challenge for you? A bowl of broccoli is not very appealing with a bowl of cornflakes for breakfast. Why not make a brunch out of your breakfast? Try some of these ideas for brunch as breakfast:
Resources
The decade leading to the 2020 census showed population declines across the Felicianas, but parish leaders see either no need for alarm or attribute the losses to natural demographic trends in the area.
It's safe to say many St. Francisville residents were glued to the TV Saturday as a hometown girl made history.
East Feliciana Parish Prison bookings Aug. 3-Sept. 12:
Resources:
- Editor: Darlene Denstorff
225.388.0215
Contact by e-mail or Online submission - Reporter: Leila Pitchford
225.388.0731 or
Contact by e-mail - P.O. Box 368, Clinton, LA 70722
- Obituary department
225.388.0289
Online submission or
Contact by e-mail - Circulation department
225.388.0200
Contact by e-mail - Contact Christie Lemoine
225.388.0256
Send an e-mail - Legal notices department
225.388.0128 or
Contact by e-mail - Classified department
225.383.0111
Online submission or
Contact by e-mail - 225.388.0738
Online submission or
Contact by e-mail - Send mail to P.O. Box 588 Baton Rouge, LA 70821
To submit news items and photographs:
To place a death notice:
For delivery issues:
For ad inquiries:
For legal advertising:
To place an ad in the Classifieds section:
To place a wedding or engagement announcement:
Gather your storm debris
As yet another football Friday has come and gone, it is time once again to catch up on all the scores and stories from around the Felicianas.
4-H allows youth to explore their passions and discover new interests, a news release said. With over 36 different project areas, there is something for everyone.
The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury voted Monday to transfer $600,000 to its general fund account to pay for preliminary work on a road overlay project next year.
Some East Feliciana players put up big numbers during Friday's game despite a 42-35 loss to Episcopal.
Walmart pharmacies are offering walk-up and community flu shot clinics. The pharmacies are also offering COVID-19 vaccines. Customers can receive a low-cost flu and free COVID-19 vaccine at the same time, if they choose.
The Better Business Bureau of South Central Louisiana is warning the public of a grant scam targeting local consumers and small businesses.
As homeowners and business owners clean up after Hurricane Ida, Louisiana 811 shared safety reminders:
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is warning hunters and anglers that danger lurks in the debris and hazards left in waterways and hunting areas in the southeast region of the state by Hurricane Ida.
The West Feliciana Parish Council voted Monday to notify the owners of six properties, including Councilman Melvin Young, that they are in violation of the parish’s nuisance ordinance.
Election delayed
After what can only be characterized as a disappointing start at Zachary on week one, the West Feliciana Saints bounced back in a massive way Friday with a dominant performance over Glen Oaks High School.
Superintendent Keisha L. Netterville and the East Feliciana Parish School Board recognized the district’s Students of the Month at the board’s meeting Sept. 7.
The Louisiana Department of Health has opened more federally supported monoclonal antibody therapy sites, including one in Clinton.
Slaughter Community Charter School and Ascension Christian faced off in a jamboree on Aug. 27.
State Rep. Adams complains to East Feliciana Police Jury about not receiving curfew notice after Ida
State Rep. Roy D. Adams asked the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury to coordinate with him during emergencies, and jurors asked him to do the same, according to a recording of the jury’s Sept. 7 meeting.
Capital Area United Way is in full response mode following the impacts of Hurricane Ida to its 10-parish service area.
Dr. Haytham Kawji has joined West Feliciana Hospital as a double board certified endocrinologist.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a squirrel hunting seminar for beginners Sept. 18 in Baton Rouge.
A graphic incorporating a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries logo is circulating on social media erroneously stating that the agency will not issue new hunting licenses to anyone who can’t show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.
The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is engaging the Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation Disaster Relief Fund for the second time in as many years in response to damage caused by Hurricane Ida.
To help reduce hospitalization rates, Lane Regional Medical Center has expanded its Infusion Center to administer monoclonal antibodies to COVID-19 patients who meet treatment criteria, a news release said.
First Baptist Church of Jackson, 3232 Bank St., will host a Women’s Fall Bible Study based on “The Holiness of God,” by R.C. Sproul.
Life in south Louisiana is told through hurricanes and each storm’s stories.
As many people are aware, situations are changing constantly in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Here are various notes about Zachary, Baker and the Felicianas as of lunchtime Sept. 3.
In the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Ida, the BBB offers the following tips to help people decide where to direct donations to assist storm victims and their families:
Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site Manager Trish Aleshire recently received a sign designating the garden a member of the American Camellia Society’s Camellia Trail from members of the American Camellia Society.
St. Francisville residents Mark and Stacey Foretich were attempting to remove a fallen pecan tree blocking their driveway Aug. 30 when they got a call that a tree had fallen on the Wilson home of Stacey Foretich’s father.
An estimated 2,200 Helping Hands volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived in Louisiana last week to help Hurricane Ida victims.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Home Builder Association of Greater Baton Rouge encourages all residents to research contractors to avoid paying for substandard home repairs.
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Louisiana businesses and residents as a result of President Joe Biden’s major disaster declaration, said Isabella Casillas Guzman, U.S. Small Business Administration administrator.
Residents needing help with fallen trees, drywall, flooring, appliance removal, tarping roofs and mold mitigation can call (844) 965-1386 for help from Crisis Cleanup.
In her address to Louisiana Tech University’s summer 2021 graduates, India Carroll shared lessons “only life and experience can bring, things as old and as basic as time itself, but lessons important to learn for your happiness and success.”
Storms and pandemics
The Slaughter Fire Department was one of many COVID-19 vaccination clinics offered in East Feliciana Parish last week.
As jamborees begin and the regular season inches closer and closer, it is time to take a look at yet another local program setting up for an exciting campaign this fall. This week, it is Slaughter Community Charter, led by new coach William Myers.
Baton Rouge and surrounding communities should expect to see the worst of Hurricane Ida from around 10 p.m. Sunday to 1 a.m. Monday, the National Weather Service says.
A dog rescue and the district attorney recently teamed up to take care of a pair of dogs in Clinton.
U.S. Reps. Garret Graves and Julia Letlow recently met with public officials, residents and businesses leaders in East Feliciana Parish to address their limited access to reliable internet service.
LSU awarded 969 degrees during the university’s 305th commencement exercises Aug. 13. The 969 degrees awarded was an all-time record for any summer commencement at the university.
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine is available for moderately to severely immunocompromised people at Lane Family Practice, a news release said.
Get a COVID-19 vaccination in East Feliciana
Music sounded through Parker Park on Saturday during the Tunica Hills Music Festival.
In southern Louisiana, we are on the verge of yet another highly anticipated high school football season, and it is time again to take a look at the teams from around the area. Let's see how they look to line up this fall under the Friday night li…
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation will hold the next Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman workshop, Fowl Language, on Oct. 2 at the Waddill Wildlife Refuge.