East Feliciana gears up for another playoff run
Alexander Stirling Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution members attended the Louisiana DAR Workshop on Aug. 2-3 in Pineville.
The West Feliciana Education Foundation announced plans for the fifth annual West Feliciana Dodgeball Challenge on Sept. 21 at the West Feliciana Sports Park in St. Francisville, a news release said.
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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…
ST. FRANCISVILLE — From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, St. Francisville Tractor Supply Co. will host animal adoptions, a pet supplies drive and more during its annual Out Here with Animals celebration, a monthlong event that recognizes pets, animals…
The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary donated $25,000 to the Lane RMC Foundation during the hospital’s appreciation luncheon Aug. 13.
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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.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Aug. 1-7:
St. Francisville's Vibes in the Ville festival celebrated the 50th anniversary of Woodstock on Saturday with music, food and a 1969 vibe.
John Sterling Dawson, born just one decade after slavery ended, arrived in West Feliciana Parish at the age of 19 and changed the course of education and opportunities for the parish’s children.
After objections from a single school board member Tuesday, the West Feliciana Parish School Board postponed a vote on two contracts involving various construction projects.
Early Jewish settler and successful businessman Julius Freyhan is credited with building the first school in West Feliciana Parish at the turn of the previous century. His namesake Freyhan Foundation is working to ensure his contributions to the a…
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
LSU Agricultural Center Area Nutrition Agent Layne Langley delivered nutrition programs to the children participating in the West Feliciana Parish Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Camp.
Residents of Assisi Heights recently gathered for bingo and refreshments, which were hosted by Terri Beauchamp, a hospice clinical liaison.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between July 26-31:
The start of the new West Feliciana Parish school year was a “Where’s Waldo” puzzle with an easy answer — everywhere. Superintendent Hollis Milton, who looks like a better-dressed Waldo, was on top of a bus and inside the television. He was shakin…
Guitarist Arnold “AC” Cardon has played large and small venues from his New Mexico home to Indonesia. During an early May performance at Temple Sinai, he became a part of a venue transformation from historic Jewish temple to unique concert hall an…
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.
ST. FRANCISVILLE — The 200-plus days of lingering Mississippi River floodwaters caused more than $30 million in damage to West Feliciana Parish roads, bridges and stream channels, parish President Kenny Havard said Monday.
Ron Dreye Turner Jr. is a little guy in a big changing world. When Ron walked from table to table getting school supplies, nothing seemed familiar and he didn’t want to let go of his father’s hand. Then a friendly voice said, “I have something I k…
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.
West Feliciana Animal Humane Society is a volunteer group that works in collaboration with the parish government to handle dog and cat adoptions at West Feliciana Parish's James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter.
Angie Clouatre, BSN, RN, has been named the Telemetry and Medical/Surgical Unit director at Lane Regional Medical Center.
The West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission has released a list of activities planned for September and October.
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…
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.
West Feliciana Animal Humane Society is a volunteer group that works in collaboration with the parish government to handle dog and cat adoptions at West Feliciana Parish's James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter.
West Feliciana Animal Humane Society is a volunteer group that works in collaboration with the parish government to handle dog and cat adoptions at West Feliciana Parish's James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between July 18-24:
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…
Cyrus Lester and Maggie Long had a dream to be organic farmers.
Silliman Institute starts season with new mindset, ready to roll
In June, West Feliciana 4-Hers involved with the horse project started their journey through the summer horse shows. These youth and their families give many hours to their animals while working with Dr. Sonya Brouillette, horse club leader, on th…
WOODVILLE, Miss. — Michelle Childres Higginbotham, of St. Francisville, was recently promoted to the Investigation Department of Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville, Mississippi.
The West Feliciana Hospital Emergency Department has added a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Ambulance to its fleet, a news release said.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between July 11-17:
It’s 11 p.m. on a Saturday at a bar in Mobile, Alabama. Roadside Glorious, a quartet from New Orleans, takes the stage to begin its set as the opening act for a hard rock band from nearby Gulfport, Mississippi.
Cats and dogs donned black tie and tails in hopes to finding “furever homes” while raising money for the James L. “Bo” Bryant Animal Shelter.
West Feliciana Animal Humane Society is a volunteer group that works in collaboration with the parish government to handle dog and cat adoptions at West Feliciana Parish's James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter.
West Feliciana Animal Humane Society is a volunteer group that works in collaboration with the parish government to handle dog and cat adoptions at West Feliciana Parish's James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter.
West Feliciana Sports Park campers got to meet Baton Rouge K-9 unit members Sgt. Lyle Andre and Ranger.
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…