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The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between March 29-April 4:
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.
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To compare and contrast two different texts, second grade students at Bains Elementary used Venn diagrams in class assignments.
Latrista Mallard’s class at Bains Elementary recently celebrated its increased reading scores.
Multiple employees have recently been promoted within the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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When Hollis Milton got a radio call that a heart had stopped on a West Feliciana campus, several hearts joined in a figurative sense as school officials jumped into action knowing each second was crucial to survival. A defibrillator was used to ju…
A statewide salmonella bacterial infection has caused the sporadic mortality of some wild birds, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.
Patrons of the arts, history, music and fine dining accepted an “Invitation to St. Francisville” while taking part in a fundraiser celebrating a painting by New Orleans artist George Dureau that brought money and attention to the West Feliciana Hi…
After taking a midyear reading assessment, Bains Elementary students Ava Partin, Kaiden Meredith, Peter Ard, Barrett Dunaway and Tucker Coleman were recently recognized for their reading growth.
West Feliciana schools Superintendent Hollis Milton recognized Bains Lower Elementary students for reaching the Accelerated Reader 25 point club with basketballs and soccer balls signed by West Feliciana High School athletes.
Cats, dogs, bunnies, goats, chickens and other pets, many in their Sunday best costumes, paraded around for the judges at the West Feliciana 4-H Pet Show.
Feliciana Soil & Water Conservation District will elect one supervisor June 12, for a three-year term beginning July 1.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between March 22-28:
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.
Annual meeting of the Friends of Oakley Board set
High school rodeo cowgirls Savannah Stafford and Landry Brouillette have bonded over their love riding, roping, horses and all things rodeo. Between the two, the girls ride in a majority of the events offered at high school rodeos for female competitors.
It was the down time between the morning events and those in the evening. Shadows of metal fences spread across the gray dirt, reaching out to cowboys and cowgirls taking a siesta, grooming animals, repairing tack or enjoying a bowl of homemade gu…
The Louisiana Office of Cultural Development’s Division of the Arts is accepting applications for grants to provide relief directly to individual Louisiana artists impacted during the pandemic or other natural disasters in 2020. The deadline to s…
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently announced the Wetland Education Teacher Workshop 2021, a coastal awareness workshop for science, history and social studies teachers.
Lane Pediatrics announces the addition of pediatrician Dr. Lacey Clark to its practice, 6110 Main St., Zachary. She joins Dr. Jacob LeBas, who established Lane Pediatrics in 2017.
Louisiana Tech University announced the names of students on its fall quarter president’s and dean’s honor lists.
BATON ROUGE — LSU Pre-College announced its decision to hold on-campus courses this summer for middle and high school students.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is providing text messages for important news from its email newsletters.
Birds of a Feather Home, Garden and Fine Consignment, 5943 Commerce St., St. Francisville, held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony March 6.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the fulvous whistling duck will be the featured species of the 2022 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, or Louisiana Duck Stamp, competition. The fulvous whistling duck will be this …
The Junior League of Baton Rouge’s annual Touch A Truck fundraiser will celebrate its sixth anniversary from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 17 with an interactive big truck drive-thru experience at the BREC State Fairgrounds.
The LSU AgCenter and the Healthy Communities Coalition recently announced the opening of two parkettes in Solitude and Independence, a news release said.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between March 15-21:
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.
Easter is here
After a one-day postponement due to inclement weather, St. Francisville's Parker Park hosted Vibes in the Ville on Friday.
Cyclists participating in the Highway 61 Challenge traveled through West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes Saturday during a four-day, 500-mile journey from Memphis, Tennessee, to New Orleans.
River Region Art Association is looking for artists to share their work for its annual Community Art Exhibit.
The Camp Van Dorn World War II Museum in Centreville, Mississippi, will host its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 9 in observance of Veterans Day.
ST. FRANCISVILLE — The Board of Aldermen quickly disposed of one item of business March 23, approving a resolution telling state environmental regulators the town is working on a new sewage treatment plant.
Registered dietitian nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts who translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living, a news release said.
The LifeSmarts Competition challenges students on their financial and consumer literacy, and for the second year in a row, West Feliciana High School is the state champion.
How do school administrators bring a personal touch to the morning announcements in a time of a pandemic?
Jill Thibodeaux’s fourth grade students, including Blaise Bradford, Jeremiah Jackson, Riggs Lanoha and Khyleigh Whitfield, recently learned fractions through a jigsaw puzzle activity at Bains Elementary.
Demi, a service dog, is the newest member of the West Feliciana High School's intensive service class.
Practice safe boating
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds the public to leave suspected injured and orphaned birds alone and undisturbed, a news release said.
During March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics invites everyone to focus on the importance of making informed food choices, by developing a nutritious eating plan. The group also encourages individuals and families to begin or continue regul…
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is ready to welcome new prospective students with a socially distanced, outdoor open house event on Saturday.
Information about T-ball and a women's event was published incorrectly in last week's Democrat and Watchman. These events are in St. Francisville, Illinois, instead of Louisiana.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between March 8-14:
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.
Lane holding March blood drive
The West Feliciana High School boys and girls track teams finished in third place at the recent National Guard Zachary Track Invitational.
Since 2015, Pat Heurtin has been championing the sport of pickleball around West Feliciana and beyond.