ST. FRANCISVILLE — West Feliciana Parish President Kenny Havard, who came into office a little more than a year ago promising to focus on infrastructure, is making early inquiries about a major reservoir and dam project in the Bayou Sara watershed…
West and East Feliciana parishes held their annual livestock show on Saturday at the 4-H Barn in the West Feliciana Sports Park.
A top official with the U.S. Department of Education visited West Feliciana High School Jan. 15 to shine light on how the department’s investment in innovative programs is bolstering advancements in STEM and career preparedness efforts.
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Water treatment change coming in West Feliciana West Feliciana Water Works District No. 13 is changing its method to disinfect water to meet federal and state standards. The change is expected to go online Thursday, Jan. 30.The change should not a…
Fifteen West Feliciana High School swimmers attended the LHSAA Division III State Championship Meet on Nov. 20-21 in Sulphur, at Sulphur Parks and Recreation Aquatic Center.
Last week saw one of the greatest moments in Louisiana sports history as the LSU football team defeated Clemson to become national champions. Some are calling it the best team ever, and it’s hard to disagree.
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The West Feliciana Council on Aging members participated in holiday events during December
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Jan. 2-8:
Small Changes Healthy HabitsAs you welcome the New Year, you might also be setting nutrition, health or financial resolutions. A healthy lifestyle doesn’t just happen. To help you with those nutrition and health resolutions, the LSU AgCenter is of…
A new addition to the West Feliciana Detention Center signifies efforts to rehabilitate the entire person — mind, body, and soul — during periods of incarceration. The Earnest James Memorial Chapel, dedicated Dec. 23, honors a man who held dual ro…
With students returning to school from winter break last week, we have officially reached the spring semester. With that comes the final couple of months in the basketball season. The heat is turning up, and teams are out to secure themselves a sp…
Bains Lower Elementary celebrated Christmas with Grinchmas Day, making crafts, visiting with Santa and more.
Bains Elementary in LeAnne Brandon’s art class recently drew mummies as part of a class assignment
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Sam Rachal’s class at Bains Lower Elementary in December.
LSU has announced the names of the students who have made the Dean’s List and the President’s Honor Roll for the fall 2019 semester.
Bains Elementary math teachers Jill Thibodeaux and Wendy Richardson transformed their classes into a hospital using strategies from the Ron Clark Academy.
BATON ROUGE — LSU recognized 1,986 graduates at the university’s 300th commencement exercises Dec. 20.
The West Feliciana High School Student Council, in partnership with Navy JROTC, hosted a Toys for Tots drive for children in December.
Arts for All held its Singer Songwriter Series at the Temple Sinai Synagogue on Sunday in St. Francisville.
Edine Seal helped students put on a Christmas play for Sarah Savage and Shannon Shaffer’s classes at Bains Elementary.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded 1,358 degrees during its Fall 2019 Commencement on Dec. 20.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Dec. 26-Jan. 2:
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.
Pelican State Credit Union has awarded a total of $3,050 for school supplies to 11 Louisiana teachers who competed for Facebook votes in a classroom bulletin board contest.
At this point, most people are back in a routine and recovered from the holidays.Well, except for that upcoming National Championship game. And king cakes.This is a great time to remind people how to publicize events through The Democrat, The Plai…
As the weather finally begins to cool in south Louisiana, basketball season is just heating up. Silliman Institute played host to the Silliman Basketball Tournament in the days after Christmas.
The annual 10-mile Wilderness Run was Saturday morning at Audubon State Historic Site.
The residents of Assisi Heights Apartments gathered Dec. 19 for a luncheon to celebrate Christmas.
CLINTON — East Feliciana, West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parish U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency announced Dec. 9 that John Thompson, of St. Francisville, was elected to represent local administrative area 2 during the recen…
Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main St., Zachary plans classes for January.
The West Feliciana Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council celebrated its annual Appreciation Luncheon on Dec. 11 at the St. Francisville United Methodist Fellowship Hall.
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 Dec. 19-25:
Superintendent Hollis Milton and School Board President Milton Coats recently honored Sheriff Austin Daniel for his support of school resource officers at each school and for leading the Annual Kids Christmas program.
West Feliciana High School SADD Club president Lauren Mendenall was recognized Dec. 11 at the West Feliciana Parish Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council Christmas Luncheon.
BATON ROUGE — LSU recognized 1,986 graduates at the university’s 300th commencement exercises Dec. 20.
WAKEFIELD – Edgewood Plantation is a mirror into life in the Felicianas in the late 19th century.
Classical baritone Ivan Griffin’s journey has placed him in opera houses in Italy, France and Switzerland. Although he has graced stages in Spain and South Africa, his journey could not come full circle until he embraced Southern’s Bluff, the Feli…
The West Feliciana recreational league held a girls basketball game on Dec. 21.
The West Feliciana High baseball team hosted a Christmas hitting camp on Dec. 21 at the West Feliciana Sports Park.
Alicia Hamilton recently helped Bains Lower students raise the flag in the morning. The students also led the Pledge of Allegiance and morning announcements.
A New Year's resolutionThe Democrat and Watchman could not be published each week without the help of our readers. We appreciate each submission and news tip and encourage our readers to continue sharing their news with us.It's an easy resolution …
BATON ROUGE — On Dec. 6, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions.
This week, the staff of The Democrat and The Watchman is walking down memory as we look back at our favorite stories of 2019.
West Feliciana Superintendent Hollis Milton recently honored the employees of the Month with a signed Coach “O” Ed Orgeron football, a coffee mug and a gift card!
Holiday greetings from the staff of The Watchman and The Democrat.The holiday season forces early deadlines and lots of coordination in the newspaper business. This issue had to be ready almost a week in advance in order to make sure you have it o…
The 19th annual West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office Kids Christmas was celebrated Dec. 7 at the West Feliciana Middle School Gym.