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Banana shrubs, also known as magnolia fuscata, are a wonderful addition to Louisiana landscapes. They provide evergreen color and a lovely banana fragrance in the spring. There is no mistaking one, once you’ve smelled it.
The West Feliciana Animal Humane Society has made some changes to how it operates.
Students at West Feliciana High School have an opportunity to work toward welding and millwright certification through a program offered in partnership with Baton Rouge Community College.
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The volunteers of the West Feliciana Animal Humane Society collaborate with the parish government to handle dog and cat adoptions at West Feliciana Parish's James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter.
The First Saturday Market in Clinton is closed until further notice.
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Freelance photographer Jill Moore ventured out Friday to see if St. Francisville are practicing social distance in efforts to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
Hollis Milton, superintendent of schools in West Feliciana Parish, is in the hospital, sick from what he’s calling “presumed” coronavirus, though he has not as yet tested positive for the dangerous infectious disease.
Fishing is one of the activities still available to people in the area. And on Saturday, Afton Villa's gardens were still open to the public.
While Louisiana’s rapid escalation of coronavirus cases remains concentrated in the New Orleans area, there are ramifications for rural hospitals as state officials plan for extreme demands on the health care system.
Voters in the Feliciana parishes were scheduled to be involved in early voting this week for the April 4 presidential preference primaries and local elections, but the onset of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in emergency action to postpone the …
The volunteers of the West Feliciana Animal Humane Society collaborate 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 March 5-10:
Assignments in the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition class at West Feliciana High School include outlining essays.
Preschoolers in the Head Start program at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville recently completed projects focusing on historical figures.
At Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville, a recent book fair provided students with an opportunity to choose age-appropriate books to bring home.
At Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville, one strategy used to help students develop their reading skills is for teachers to use one-on-one reading conferences to assess children's progress and identify the best ways to help them advance.
BATON ROUGE — Ronald R. “Ronnie” Anderson, president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau, announced he will retire as leader of the state’s largest general farm organization effective June 28.
Cheri Fry raised the Golden Coconut on Feb. 23 when her artwork "Zydeco Swing" received the People’s Choice award during the ninth annual Arts for All Spring Art Show, which was paired with the group’s third annual Mardi Gras Ball held the night b…
Lost in the concerns about coronavirus is the annual rise of the Mississippi River. Buildings near the river were seeing high water weeks ago.
In this uncertain time, The Advocate is keeping people up to date with the latest news and information on coronavirus by offering the information for free at www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/coronavirus/.In an effort to keep the coronavirus fr…
As the coronavirus pandemic paralyzes Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards has begun making drastic changes to curb the rate of infection.
BATON ROUGE — The Office of State Parks announced changes to the operating days at Louisiana’s state historic sites.
Council on Aging clientele in West Feliciana have been participating in monthly nutrition programs led by Layne Langley, area nutrition agent with the LSU AgCenter.
Momentum is one of the topics for students in Justin Davenport’s Advanced Placement Physics class at West Feliciana High School.
At Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville, children start the school day practicing what they have learned and getting ready to learn more.
In Cheryl Loudon's business math class at West Feliciana High School, the lessons include converting units of measurement.
Literacy is a priority at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville.
At Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville, children work together to help everyone progress.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Feb. 27-March 4:
West Feliciana Parish superintendent Hollis Milton recently recognized the school district's February employees of the month: Wallace Ferguson, Britton King and Melvin Young.
Antique Show on the way The 55th annual Jackson Assembly Antiques Show and Art Show and Sale is March 27-29 in the historic downtown area. The show is a fundraiser for historic preservation and features antique dealers from seven states; on-site r…
Friday afternoon saw the track and field season kick off in the Feliciana parishes with the West Feliciana High School’s Saints Invitational.
West Feliciana Parish Schools has several events in the coming weeks.
To commemorate the 157th anniversary of the Siege of Port Hudson, Port Hudson State Historic Site will host its annual reenactment March 28-29.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Feb. 20-26:
The volunteers of the West Feliciana Animal Humane Society collaborate with the parish government to handle dog and cat adoptions at West Feliciana Parish's James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter.
In addition to candidates for Republican and Democratic party positions, some voters in East Feliciana Parish may vote April 4 in municipal elections in Slaughter, Jackson and Norwood.
ST. FRANCISVILLE — The West Feliciana Parish Council gave Parish President Kenny Havard the authority to investigate a bond issue to jump-start a parish road improvement project.
Scout fundraiser set for SaturdayScout Troop 51 is holding its garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday at the Jackson Civic Center.Clinton Market weekendVisit the Clinton Market on Saturday to find what you need to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.…
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Feb. 13-19:
The volunteers of the West Feliciana Animal Humane Society collaborate with the parish government to handle dog and cat adoptions at West Feliciana Parish's James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter.
At 16, West Feliciana Parish's Owen Brouillette already has his eye on the prize — the professional rodeo circuit.
Calling all candidatesElections will be held April 4. People who have qualified as candidates can send their announcements to extra@theadvocate.com by March 6. Announcements should be limited to 350 words and must include name, age, party and educ…
With the impending end of basketball season, high school baseball is about to get into full swing. While West Feliciana High School, East Feliciana High School and Slaughter Community Charter are preparing for their first real games in the upcomin…
GONZALES — Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during the 85th annual LSU Agricultural Center Livestock Show held Feb. 8-15 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
The residents of the Jackson Veterans Home had a special day on Valentine’s Day, celebrating both Valentine's and Mardi Gras.
The volunteers of the West Feliciana Animal Humane Society collaborate with the parish government to handle dog and cat adoptions at West Feliciana Parish's James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter.