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Alexander Stirling Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution members attended the Louisiana DAR Workshop on Aug. 2-3 in Pineville.
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WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated 45 Mississippi counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers who suffered losses due to the combined effects of freeze, excessive rainfall, flooding and flash flooding that occurre…
The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary donated $25,000 to the Lane RMC Foundation during the hospital’s appreciation luncheon Aug. 13.
The Lane Regional Medical Center Board of Commissioners re-elected Gaynell Young as chairman and Jordan Charlet as vice chairwoman during its July 22 meeting.
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CLINTON — The town's backup water well has been sidelined in recent days while officials await a report on annual tests for contamination that were delayed by other work on the well.
CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury voted Monday to spend more than $500,000 to try a new method for repairing gravel and asphalt roads.
Hunter Safety CourseThe 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office is sponsoring a Hunter Safety Course on Sept. 14-15 at the Jackson Civic Center, 2084 La. 10, Jackson.Seating is limited. Contact the DA's office at (225) 683-8563 to register. The S…
Education help for adults in West FelicianaDo you ever feel frustrated when helping your children with their homework? Are you interested in getting your Hi-Set/high school diploma? Would you like learn how to use a computer? Would you like tips o…
Slaughter Charter looking to make the playoffs for the second year in a row
Nearly a week after a Slaughter police officer punched Slaughter Fire Chief Billy Poché at a local gas station, the mayor and Board of Aldermen refused Tuesday to discuss the incident, despite requests from some residents for more information.
When qualifying ended Aug. 8 for the Oct. 12 political races, a St. Francisville lawyer ended up without an opponent and will become West Feliciana Parish's new clerk of court next July.
A Slaughter police officer who punched Slaughter Fire Chief Billy Poché at a local gas station Wednesday morning, an incident a bystander caught on video, has been booked into East Feliciana Parish jail on a count of simple battery, East Feliciana…
Council on Aging meeting, membership drive setThe East Feliciana Council on Aging will hold its annual membership meeting at 1 p.m. Sept. 12, at 11102 Bank St., Clinton.The East Feliciana Council on Aging will hold its annual membership drive Aug.…
West Feliciana football gears up for Friday night lights
Todd Walters has been named information technology director at Lane Regional Medical Center.
Angie Clouatre, BSN, RN, has been named the Telemetry and Medical/Surgical Unit director at Lane Regional Medical Center.
MANDEVILLE — Keep Louisiana Beautiful will hold its annual state conference and Everyday Hero Awards Banquet on Sept. 25-26 in Baton Rouge and encourages all those interested in working toward a greener, cleaner, more beautiful Louisiana to attend…
SLAUGHTER — Mary Allen, a resident of Grace Health & Rehab Center, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and facility staff, a news release said. Local elected officials, including East Feliciana Sheriff Jeff Tra…
Grace Health & Rehab Center of Slaughter announced in a news release that in the most recent survey administered by the Louisiana Department of Health, Grace was rated deficiency free.
The LPB story aired over the weekend during the "Louisiana the State We Are In" on Melville's $4 million grant to help with its water quality problems was very good. It was most interesting to me as a resident living in a town where water quality …
WASHINGTON — Sign-up is open for the Market Facilitation Program, a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to assist farmers who continue to suffer from damages because of trade retaliation from foreign nations, a news release said.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering alligator sport hunting licenses online and from authorized license vendors. Previously, the sports hunter licenses were only available at LDWF field offices.
Growing up as the son of an Iowa pastor, Jonathan Loveall learned promises matter. His father took him along to churches, hospitals and nursing homes, where Jonathan watched him help as folks went through some of the toughest times in their lives.
CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish School Board scratched a discussion of superintendent candidates from the agenda of its meeting Tuesday, citing a timing technicality.
CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury took the initial step Monday to fill two vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission and reappoint or replace two other members whose terms are expiring.
Campaign announcement deadline setThe Democrat and Watchman will publish campaign announcements for the upcoming general election. All announcements must include candidate's name, age, employment, political party and education. Please include a te…
Silliman Institute starts season with new mindset, ready to roll
On July 15, Xavier Bell began as the new East Feliciana Parish 4-H agent.
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…
Wags & Whiskers tickets available at doorThe seventh annual Wags & Whiskers Gala will be held at Hemingbough just south of St. Francisville from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. This is the West Feliciana Animal Humane Society’s primary fundrais…
Washington Redskins football player and Jackson native Danny Johnson held a backpack and school supply giveaway Saturday at the Centenary Inn in Jackson.
Tyler Martin builds national level basketball team
The Rev. Basil Wicker will mark 50 years as pastor at Slaughter First Baptist, 3227 Church St., in September. He and his wife Linda celebrated 55 years of marriage in January.
BATON ROUGE — The first day of school is less than one month away. It’s Aug. 8 in Ascension and East Baton Rouge parishes and Zachary; Aug. 9 in Livingston and West Feliciana parishes; and Aug. 12 in East Feliciana and Tangipahoa parishes.
Two graduates received a Jackson Lions Club Community Service Scholarship during the Lions Club meeting July 11 in Jackson.
Lane Regional Medical Center will provide a free hands-only CPR training and AED demonstrations at 1 p.m. Aug. 7 in the Lane Cardiovascular Center.
On July 9, the Audubon Regional Library Board celebrated Mina Travis's 88th birthday.
A Confederate statue that stands in front of the Clinton courthouse is a "symbol of racial intolerance, oppression and intimidation," an attorney for a black man who wants his criminal case moved from East Feliciana Parish told the state Supreme C…
Orientation changeThe East Feliciana High School orientation has changed to 9 a.m. to noon July 29. Students will fill out paperwork, pay their $20 activity fee, pick up schedules and find out other information for the school year. Students should…
CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury, in a split vote Monday, decided it wants to hire an employee to do state-required building construction inspections, even if the person selected lacks the necessary certification for the job.
A summer of football
In 1999, the month of July was proclaimed National Blueberry Month by the USDA. Blueberries are commercially grown in 38 states in the United States, with 10 states accounting for more than 99% of U.S. commercial production.
Laurie Ann Hancock has joined Brooke Bock, M.D., at St. Francis Pediatrics in St. Francisville to serve as a pediatric nurse practitioner and certified lactation consultant.
CLINTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Executive Director Reginald Ellis in East Feliciana, West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes reminds farmers and landowners that FSA is hosting an informational meeting regarding th…
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission passed a declaration of emergency during its July 1 meeting that modifies the deer urine ban for the 2019-20 hunting season.