NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A prohibition on new civil and criminal jury trials in state courts due to the coronavirus pandemic will remain in effect until April 1, the Louisiana Supreme Court said Thursday.
SHREVEPORT (AP) — After three fire deaths in the last day and a blast of cold weather on the way, Louisiana’s fire marshal is urging caution when heating homes.
Beginning Monday, North Sherman Street in Jennings will be closed between Magnolia Drive and Virginia Street for approximately 45 days. Mayor Henry Guinn said the closure is necessary due to ongoing drainage construction. The road will be open only to those living in the area
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Thursday declared a state of emergency due to heavy rainfall and the potential for wintry conditions this weekend and into next week.
WELSH - Emergency personnel say there is a bottom line when it comes to traveling in upcoming winter weather that is expected to ice over Southwest Louisiana: If you don’t have to be on the road, don’t get on the road.
Like all flower shops, My Sister’s Flowers (formerly Flowers by Julie) was busy this week preparing arrangements and gifts for lovebirds ahead of Valentine’s Day.
For those planning to register to vote by mail or in person, the deadline to do so is Wednesday, Feb. 17. Mailed forms need to be postmarked by that date.
Coach Eddie Harelson was known for turning aro und Jennings High School’s football program in the 1960s It and according to several of his former players, he turned their lives around, too.