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Waste Pro keeps garbage contract despite some concern over service

BY JAMES MINTON | Contributing writer
10 hrs ago

The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury reversed course Feb. 2 and extended a contract with its garbage collection contractor rather than seeking new bids for the service.

Party after Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting draws complaints

BY JAMES MINTON | Contributing writer
Feb 6, 2026

In the wake of a mass shooting Jan. 31 at the Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, an Ethel resident criticized the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury for allowing an after-parade party to proceed as …

East and West Feliciana Council on Aging activities starting Feb. 4, 2026

Community news report
Feb 4, 2026

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

Greenwell Springs man cited for hunting without licenses

Community news report
Feb 4, 2026

抖阴h Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a man for deer hunting violations in East Baton Rouge Parish on Jan. 23.

Resources

Become a wildlife rehabilitator with online training

Community news report
Feb 4, 2026

抖阴h residents can become permitted as a wildlife rehabilitators by taking an online training course offered by the 抖阴h Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

East Feliciana schools names Anderson employee of the month

Community news report
Feb 4, 2026

Cedric Anderson, dean of students and health and physical education teacher at East Feliciana STEAM Academy, earned recognition as East Feliciana public schools' January Employee of the Month …

Thomas named best employee for November by East Feliciana school

Community news report
Feb 4, 2026

Betty Thomas, Exceptional Student Services paraprofessional at Jackson Elementary School, earned recognition as East Feliciana public schools' November Employee of the Month at the December me…

Around the Felicianas for Feb. 4, 2026

BY LEILA PITCHFORD Staff writer
Feb 3, 2026

Auditions set for COA fundraiser

East Feliciana girls undefeated in district basketball

BY Richard Meek | Contributing writer
Feb 3, 2026

Here's a look at sports around the Felicianas.

Calendar sales fund camera for East Feliciana COA art class

BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL | Contributing writer
Feb 3, 2026

New equipment has been acquired and the 2026 calendar sales are going well for the art department at the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging, spokesperson Caroline Harrell said.

West Feliciana High nursing students start clinical work

Community news report
Feb 3, 2026

West Feliciana High School CNA students recently started their first clinical rotation, providing care and support at the 抖阴h War Veterans鈥� Home in Jackson.

More people to be arrested after Clinton Mardi Gras shooting, 16-year-old charged as an adult

BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer
Updated Feb 2, 2026

The 16-year-old arrested in the shooting at the Clinton Mardi Gras parade on Saturday 鈥� which injured five people, including a 6-year-old girl 鈥� will be charged as an adult, while a fourth per…

16-year-old faces court hearing Monday in Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting

BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer
Updated Feb 2, 2026

A 16-year-old faces a court hearing Monday after his arrest in the Clinton Mardi Gras shooting Saturday that injured five people, including a 6-year-old girl.

Lane Regional Medical Center expands mental health services

Community news report
Jan 28, 2026

Lane Regional Medical Center is expanding access to mental health services in the community with the opening of its new Health & Wellness Clinic, 4801 McHugh Road, Suite A, Zachary.

Lane Cardiovascular Center and CIS to offer screening

Community news report
Jan 28, 2026

In recognition of American Heart Month, Lane Cardiovascular Center is partnering with Cardiovascular Institute of the South-Zachary to host a free cardiovascular screening from 9 a.m. to 11 a.…

Lane Regional Medical Center promotes Brittany Casey to chief quality officer

Community news report
Jan 28, 2026

Lane Regional Medical Center announced the promotion of Brittany Casey to chief quality officer.

The French Table seeks to keep Cajun French alive

BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL | Contributing writer
Jan 27, 2026

Because they want to speak and keep the language of Cajun French alive, a group called The French Table gathers once a month in a study room at the West Feliciana Parish to speak, study and share.

Alpha Mu starts year with discussion and memories

BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL | Contributing writer
Jan 27, 2026

At the Jan. 10 meeting of Alpha Mu, the local chapter of the women educators鈥� group Delta Kappa Gamma, members took care of lots of business, rededicated themselves to the organization in a br…

East and West Feliciana Council on Aging activities starting Jan. 28, 2026

Community news report
Jan 27, 2026

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

Around the Felicianas for Jan 28, 2026

BY LEILA PITCHFORD Staff writer
Jan 27, 2026

As I write this, the area is prepping for extreme cold weather. Whether or not it will have icy conditions is yet to be seen.

Catch up on basketball action in the Felicianas

BY Richard Meek | Contributing writer
Jan 27, 2026

Here's a look at sports around the Felicianas.

Nightlife in the 'Ville

BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER | Contributing writer
Jan 27, 2026

St. Francisville鈥檚 charm and culture is historic, but new flashes of light have led to a downtown nightlife adding to the existing dining and entertainment scenes.

The longtime agency overseeing Baton Rouge鈥檚 aquifer is gone. What will the new regulator do?

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
Jan 26, 2026

Nearly four months after the embattled agency that regulates Baton Rouge's drinking water source was dissolved, state officials say they will pull back from the most aggressive attempts at ove…

Police Jurors warn of a trashy deal in bid for East Feliciana garbage collection contract

BY JAMES MINTON | Contributing writer
Jan 21, 2026

The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury voted Jan. 20 to seek bids to find a new contractor for parishwide garbage collection, despite warnings that the cost is likely to increase.

2026 Medical Executive Committee Officers announced at Lane Regional Medical Center

Community news report
Jan 21, 2026

Lane Regional Medical Center announced the election of its 2026 Medical Executive Committee officers, following the medical staff meeting held Jan. 12.

DEMCO marks milestone serving 120,000 electric meters

Community news report
Jan 20, 2026

DEMCO announced a service milestone of 120,000 electric meters, powering over half a million people across its seven-parish service area: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingsto…

抖阴h tourism launches the Year of Outdoors

Community news report
Jan 20, 2026

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the 抖阴h Office of Tourism announced 2026 as the 鈥淵ear of Outdoors鈥� in 抖阴h.

West Feliciana girls open district with solid win and other basketball news

BY Richard Meek | Contributing writer
Jan 20, 2026

West Feliciana used a strong third quarter to pull away from McKinley in a 44-23 victory this past Friday night in the District 6-4A opener for the Saints in girls basketball.

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