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East Feliciana High School track & field shines at regional meet

Community news report
36 mins ago

The East Feliciana High School track and field teams participated in the Class 2A Region II Track and Field Meet in Lafayette on April 23.

Local farms pair taste and wellness on area plates

BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER | Contributing writer
5 hrs ago

The price tag for securing fruit and vegetables from around the world may include a toll on freshness and well-being, but a group of area farmers are rewriting the farm-to-table schedules whil…

Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy arrested, accused of striking inmate

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
14 hrs ago

A Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy has been arrested for striking an inmate at the Livingston Parish Detention Center, the Sheriff's Office said Monday.

A Louisiana town is no longer trucking in water. But the long-term problems still aren't clear.

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
18 hrs ago

Water is running in the town of Killian again without the 'water shuttle' that was costing Livingston Parish $30,000 a day, a parish official said.

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Ascension athletes named to All-District softball teams

BY TROY LeBOEUF | Contributing writer
23 hrs ago

Ascension Parish is well represented on the 2024 All District Softball teams.

Dutchtown High graduates May 8 in Griffin Field

Community news report
23 hrs ago

Dutchtown High's Class of 2024 is led by valedictorians Landri Domingue and Stella Carmouche and salutatorian Mason Fuller.

Gators Class of 2024 graduates May 9 in the Pit

Community news report
May 6, 2024

Maggie Jayroe and Alexis Jones will lead the St. Amant High Class of 2024 May 9 during graduation ceremonies at The Pit.

East Ascension Class of 2024 to graduate May 10 at Spartan Field

Community news report
May 6, 2024

East Ascension High seniors graduate at 7 p.m. May 10 at Spartan Field.

Water balloons fly as St. Amant graduating seniors celebrate last day of school with water day

Community news report
May 4, 2024

Graduating seniors at St. Amant High started off May 1 with a water war to celebrate their last day of school.

With well inspection results pending, Killian water shuttles continue at cost of $30K per day

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
May 3, 2024

Three days into a 24/7 shuttle operation keeping the town of Killian supplied with water, town and Livingston Parish officials waited Friday for answers about why water from the community's so…

Taking the plunge: East Ascension High seniors jump in pond to celebrate last day of school

Community news report
May 3, 2024

They came wearing colorful floaties and inner tubes, and donned swim rings and swimwear. Hundreds of East Ascension High graduating seniors took part May 1 in the annual pond jump tradition.

Walker High School coach arrested and accused of misappropriating school funds, LPSO says

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
Updated May 2, 2024

The head baseball coach at Walker High School has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating thousands of dollars in school funds, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said Thursday.

Denham Springs man arrested in January for sexually abusing animal booked on more counts

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
May 2, 2024

A Denham Springs man who was arrested in January for sexually abusing an animal has been arrested again on 95 additional counts, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday.

The Shell plant closed. Voters rejected a tax. How will a Louisiana parish pick up trash?

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
May 2, 2024

St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne told voters they had a choice in the trash tax election last week.

Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of phone scammers requesting money

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
May 1, 2024

The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is warning residents about scammers posing as sheriff's deputies and requesting money.

A Louisiana town is trucking in water while it fixes its well: 'Now it's an emergency'

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
May 1, 2024

Under bright afternoon skies, a shiny silver tanker truck labeled "potable water" rolled up at the Killian town well Wednesday to begin restoring water pressure lost about an hour and a half earlier.

Denham Springs teen arrested for indecent behavior with juvenile, child porn, LPSO says

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
May 1, 2024

A Denham Springs teen was arrested last week on multiple counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile and possession of child pornography, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said in a Faceb…

Inmate shot and killed by correctional officers during transport in West Feliciana Parish

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
May 1, 2024

Louisiana State Police have been asked to investigate a fatal shooting involving prison transport officers in West Feliciana Parish, the agency said in a news release Wednesday.

St. John Primary/St. Theresa Middle announce 2024 Mother Seton Award winner

Community news report
Apr 30, 2024

St. John Primary and St. Theresa Middle schools have named Amanda Lambert as their recipient of the 2024 Mother Seton Award.

'Nature was in charge': USS Kidd again cruises down the Mississippi, from Baton Rouge to Houma

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

The USS Kidd left a salvage dock in Baton Rouge Tuesday morning for Houma, where substantial repairs that could keep it drydocked for months.

Murder suspect in custody after 4-hour standoff in Baker, police chief says

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
Apr 30, 2024

UPDATE: Man arrested in Baker standoff accused of April shooting that killed 1, wounded bystander

Tickfaw man convicted in one of 'largest fentanyl seizures in Livingston Parish history'

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
Apr 30, 2024

A Tickfaw man has been convicted in one of the largest fentanyl seizures in Livingston Parish history, the parish Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.

New water meters in Louisiana city may improve accuracy but could also raise bills

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

Nearly a decade ago, Ascension Parish government bought the troubled Peoples Water Service Co. operation, which had provided drinking water to the city of Donaldsonville since 1941.

West Feliciana High student meets Drew Brees

Community news report
Apr 30, 2024

Former Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, West Feliciana High Assistant Principal Brian Cutrer, and WFHS senior Madison Jarvis attend the Young Entrepreneur Academy graduation ceremony.

Bains Lower Elementary pre-k student plays with books

Community news report
Apr 30, 2024

Bains Lower Elementary pre-K student Jaliegh Boyance pretends to read to the class.

East Feliciana students place at Capital Area Special Olympics

Community news report
Apr 30, 2024

East Feliciana Public Schools students competed at the Capital Area Special Olympics track and field meet hosted by Woodlawn High School on March 27.

Slaughter Elementary School honored with 2024 Louisiana School Physical Activity Award

Community news report
Apr 30, 2024

Slaughter Elementary School was one of six schools statewide recognized with the 2024 Louisiana School Physical Activity Award.

East Feliciana Enrichment Academy explore natural selection

Community news report
Apr 30, 2024

Students at the East Feliciana Enrichment Academy explored natural selection through a hands-on “bottle neck” learning lab where they measured, recorded, and interpreted their findings.