West Feliciana

This week's edition

Lane volunteers recognized for service to hospital

Community news report
Sep 18, 2024

Members of the Lane Regional Medical Center Volunteer Services program were recently recognized for their service to the hospital.

West Feliciana High students honored with College Board's National Recognition Awards

Community news report
Sep 18, 2024

The College Board's National Recognition Awards celebrate the academic accomplishments of students from rural or small town areas, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native Am…

West Feliciana High receives Program of Excellence Award for construction classes

Community news report
Sep 18, 2024

At the GBRIA Awards Banquet on Aug. 21, West Feliciana High School received the Greater Baton Rouge Industrial Alliance Program of Excellence Award, the highest distinction in the High School …

Dr. Van-Vi Richardson joins Lane Family Practice

Community news report
Sep 18, 2024

Dr. Van-Vi Richardson has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice, 2335 Church St., Zachary.

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Around the Felicianas for Sept. 18, 2024

BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer
Sep 17, 2024

Voter Registration Week underway

West Feliciana Parish Detention Center bookings for Sept. 2-8, 2024

Community news report
Sep 17, 2024

The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Sept. 2-8:

East and West Feliciana Council on Aging activities starting Sept 18, 2024

Community news report
Sep 17, 2024

The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:

Louisiana Tech announces summer 2024 honor roll

Community news report
Sep 17, 2024

Louisiana Tech University has announced the names of students on its Summer Quarter 2024 president’s and dean’s honor lists.

Louisiana grand jury indicts 7 men in 3 slayings, clears 2 officers in prisoner's death

BY JAMES MINTON | Contributing writer
Sep 15, 2024

A West Feliciana Parish grand jury last week indicted seven people in three slayings and cleared two correctional officers of charges stemming from an escape attempt, District Attorney Sam D’A…

Parish Council hears from residents unhappy with property assessments

BY JAMES MINTON | Contributing writer
Sep 12, 2024

The West Feliciana Parish Council sided with the parish assessor in a series of property value disputes Sept. 9 and could not agree on adopting a new zoning map.

Winners named for design contest for Clinton bicentennial celebration

BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL | Contributing writer
Sep 11, 2024

Paintings by Clinton businessman Billy DeMoss and Lilah Gray, a Silliman Institute student, were the winners chosen in the design contest for the official artwork on the poster and T-shirt for…

Alyscia Ernest shares announcements with classmates

Community news report
Sep 10, 2024

Alyscia Ernest recently read the daily announcements at West Feliciana High.

Around the Felicianas for Sept. 11, 2024

BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer
Sep 10, 2024

Stitching group meeting Saturday

East and West Feliciana Council on Aging activities starting Sept 11, 2024

Community news report
Sep 10, 2024

The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:

Jackson Oaks Eatery owners honored by staff

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BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL | Contributing writer
Sep 10, 2024

Instead of employees being recognized by the bosses, something different happened Aug. 14 at Jackson Oaks Eatery.

Girl Scouts Louisiana East to Host 2024 Believe in Girls Event on Oct. 12

Community news report
Sep 10, 2024

Girls and their families can learn more about Girl Scouts during the Girl Scouts Louisiana East's annual Believe in Girls Event is set for Oct. 12 at Nicholls State University.

Hope helps heal teen's pain, plants purpose and plan

BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER | Contributing writer
Sep 10, 2024

Leila Ramos stood out as a gifted preschooler and future Mensa member as kid who could solve complex problems and set puzzle pieces straight. A decade later, those complex problems include cur…

Around the Felicianas for Sept. 4, 2024

BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer
Sep 3, 2024

Candidate forum in St. Francisville

West Feliciana Parish Detention Center bookings for Aug. 19-24, 2024

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Aug. 19-25:

Members of the Southern Garden Symposium Steering Committee prepare for the 35th Symposium

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

On Aug. 24, members of the steering committee served fresh sangria and homemade savory treats during St. Francisville’s Pop & Shop event to show support for the town that hosts the annual …

River Bend donates money so West Feliciana teachers can attend workshop

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

West Feliciana teachers Ashley Doiron, Heather DeSalvo, Nicole Means and David McMillan received $3,500 from Entergy's River Bend Station to attend the 2024 ESRI Educator's Summit.

West Feliciana High Tristen Harris honored as 2024 Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

At Meet the Saints, West Feliciana High Principal Karolyn Taylor recognized senior Tristen Harris as the 2024 Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

Pelican State Credit Union launches 2024 teacher bulletin board contest

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

Pelican State Credit Union is inviting teachers in their branch communities to enter the 2024 Teacher Bulletin Board Contest for a chance to win up to $350.

National Hunting and Fishing Day set for Sept. 28, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day will be Sept. 28 at four locations the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.

St. Francisville home to America's great motels, survey says

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

BadCredit.org recently surveyed 3,000 travelers about their opinions on motels. They asked respondents to rate, according to their own experiences, where the best motels are in the U.S. Specif…

Organizers of the Clinton Bicentennial work on collecting oral histories

BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL | Contributing writer
Sep 2, 2024

Jennifer Abraham, director of the T. Harry Williams Center of Oral History Center at LSU, met with Audubon Regional Library staff and residents Aug. 29 as the first step toward recording oral …

Illegal tire dumping is a problem across Louisiana. A new strategy may be in the works.

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
Aug 30, 2024

Regulators are taking a closer look at Louisiana's state and local efforts to collect and recycle an estimated 4.6 million waste tires per year in a bid to cut into chronic illegal dumping, th…

St. Francisville without fire chief for 8 months. To consider appointment intern chief.

BY JAMES MINTON | Contributing writer
Aug 29, 2024

The town of St. Francisville has been without a designated fire chief for eight months, but officials said during an Aug. 27 meeting they are open to appointing an interim chief.