WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency announced that higher levels of coverage are being offered through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, a safety net program.
Food availableSt. John Missionary Baptist Church Outreach Ministry is feeding those who need help from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 6148 Gilead Road, Clinton. Contact the Rev. Linda Melton at (225) 454-0809 for information. Children's library sca…
Judson Baptist Retreat Center held its Family Fun Day on Saturday, letting families participate in summer camp activities.
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited 18 people, including several hunters in the Florida Parishes, for alleged turkey hunting violations during the opening weekend of the 2019 turkey hunting season, a news release said.
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Students at Bains Elementary School in St. Francisville recently put their own spin on the Blue Dog paintings of George Rodrigue.
Bains Elementary School has earned Lighthouse certification from Franklin Covey for its use of the Leader in Me education model, based on "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. One way that children learn to take leadership…
Bains Lower Elementary School first grader Graycee Nettles recently earned a spot in the Accelerated Reader 100 Point Club. A student in Marry Vanner's class, she was rewarded with an oversized softball from the West Feliciana High School softball…
West Feliciana High School seniors studying world history with Briana Brumfield and Connor McCai recently visited the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Bains Lower Elementary School first-grader Betsi Kate David recently earned a place in the Accelerated Reader 100 Point Club.
Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville has chosen first-grader Chloe Singleton as its Leader of the Week.
Students at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville participate in the operation of the school by leading morning announcements.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between March 28-April 4:
Reader Leaders from West Feliciana Middle School have been reading to students at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville.
Students in in Amy Adair's Introduction to Robotics course at West Feliciana Middle School recently created Carnival-themed "Reaux-bots" complete with all the beads and whistles.
Students in Mallory Cavin's science class at West Feliciana Middle School have been participating in hands-on activities to learn about Isaac Newton's third law of motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
A team of students in the ProStart program at West Feliciana High School took first place in the management competition of the Louisiana ProStart Invitational held March 21-22 in New Orleans. It was the second state title in a row for West Felicia…
Art students in Kenneth Annio's class at West Feliciana Middle School recently created paintings with wildlife themes.
In April Davis' leadership class at West Feliciana Middle School, students learn about the concepts described in "The 4 Disciplines of Execution" by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling and Sean Covey:
Spring weather recently allowed students in Sara Parkerson's health class at West Feliciana Middle School to take their research for a presentation on diet programs outside.
West Feliciana Parish Superintendent Hollis Milton recently presented a West Feliciana High School game baseball to West Feliciana Middle School student Hayden Travis in recognition of the hard work, talent and patriotism he displayed in painting …
Students in Carla Jackson's third grade class at Bains Elementary School in St. Francisville have been reflecting on the phrase, "Be the change you want to see in the world," which paraphrases Mahatma Gandhi.
After first-graders at Bains Elementary School in St. Francisville read "Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella" by Tony Johnston, they were treated to a visit from the Bigfoot prince, portrayed by Spanish teacher Eric Mendel.
At the district Literary Rally, four students from West Feliciana High School placed first in their subjects: Elisabeth Emery, financial literacy; Anna Kate Holmes, U.S. government; Bryce Jarrell, business computer applications; and Jack Pangburn,…
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The attorneys for a man accused in last year’s hit-and-run death of Zachary firefighter and reserve police officer Christopher Lawton received a severe tongue-lashing Wednesday from a Baton Rouge judge who fined both of them and called their handl…
Children's library scavenger huntThe East Feliciana 4-H Junior Leaders are hosting a scavenger hunt for children 12 and under at the Clinton and Jackson libraries. The scavenger hunt runs through April 30. Check in at the front desk to get started…
Girl Scouts of southeast Louisiana have more than a million reasons why they are the female entrepreneurs of tomorrow after completing another successful product sale during this year’s Cookie Program.
On March 2, 4-H Club members participated in the 2019 4-H Contest Day, which includes cooking, photography and sewing.
With the knowledge, wealth of experience and skill of volunteer hunting guides, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hosted youth turkey lottery hunts March 30 on three LDWF Wildlife Management Areas.
Area high school students presented programs at the Louisiana Library Association’s annual conference ON March 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge to promote the Louisiana Teenage Librarians Association.
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 Parent Teacher League at Bains Elementary School in St. Francisville recently purchased banners based on "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey to provide inspiration in the carpool line.
The West Feliciana Parish School Board recently took time to recognize school bus driver Patricia Fudge for her 30 years of service.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between March 19-27:
Students in Christian Funderburk's English class at West Feliciana Middle School recently collaborated to write summaries of portions of "Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland" by Sally M. Walker.
Students from West Feliciana Parish placed in five archery competitions in the 4-H invitational shooting match for the East Baton Rouge District. They are:
Three seniors at West Feliciana High School — Mary Elizabeth Barrow, Jack Hosford and Lily Ray — recently graduated from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge.
ST. FRANCISVILLE — The West Feliciana Parish Council on Monday called two half-cent sales tax renewal elections for Nov. 16 that could provide new funding for parish roads and bridges.
ST. FRANCISVILLE — After several months of continuances and deliberations, the Board of Aldermen reaffirmed their denial of the noncompliant Magnolia Café sign on Tuesday, with added stipulations for its removal.
The third annual Tunica Hills Music Festival and Jam was Saturday in downtown St. Francisville. Featuring more than 30 acts and bands on three stages, the festival has become a favorite for local and regional musicians — professional and amateur —…
Clinton Market open SaturdayVisit the monthly market in Clinton from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday for homegrown produce; yard eggs; and homemade jams, jellies and preserves. The market also features porch furniture; locally grown plants and shrubs; o…
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The National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana’s 13th annual Baton Rouge Kidney Walk is set to kick off from Highland Road Community Park and Grand Pavilion April 6.
Several support groups will meet in April at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main Street, Zachary. Call (225) 658-4587 for information.
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between March 14-20:
BATON ROUGE — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge hosted a “Blessing of the Build” for its first homebuilding partnership with the Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association on Feb. 16. Nearly 40 volunteers came out for the blessing an…
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