Politics

Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to analyze unemployment in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana and how it compares to state and national trends.

Visitors to Jackson are now greeted by two new signs erected thanks to a grant received by Jackson's board of trustees. Board of Trustee member Rafe Stewart wrote the grant, which was approved by the board and Mayor Jimmy Norsworthy. The sign was constructed by Kimberly and Dustin Cleveland, of...

In honor of Love the Boot Week, two Zachary litter cleanups are planned. 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 24. Meet at Zachary Walmart. 10 a.m., Saturday, April 27. Meet at CC's Coffee House. Trash pickers, garbage bags and vests will be provided. Volunteers are welcome to bring their own supplies. Nominate...

Central Louisiana students will be graduating from their 2023-2024 school year D.A.R.E. programs beginning May 6. D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. The program gives kids the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence. D.A.R.E. was founded in 1983 and has proven so successful that...

Zachary Mayor David McDavid spoke to Chamber of Commerce members April 15, a lunch rescheduled because of harsh storms the week before. Throughout his talk, McDavid spoke about his connections to the city, “I think Zachary is on the move again, more business is coming here. … I'm excited. I've been here since 1969. I remember when Zachary was two lane. Everything shut down at five o'clock. It's a different ballgame.”

Officials in the 21st and 22nd Judicial Districts are asking the public vote to renew a five-parish tax millage to keep a juvenile detention center operating. The millage renewal is for the Florida Parishes Juvenile Justice District on April 27. The millage is the primary funding source of the Florida...

The community meeting titled 'Manifesting Main' in Zachary, originally scheduled for April 22nd, has been canceled. The workshop was intended to discuss local development strategies but has been postponed. Information about the new date will be provided later.

CHRISTUS Cabrini’s Outpatient Center is striving to foster healthy families throughout Central Louisiana.

Mike Bua has been named director of environmental services at Lane Regional Medical Center. He is responsible for all housekeeping efforts of the hospital, including personnel, supplies, cleanliness and customer satisfaction, a news release said. Bua has more than 11 years of environmental service experience and more than 35 years...

With time running out on their current contract with Zachary, representatives of a retail recruitment firm were at the City Council’s April 9 meeting to report on their progress. Lyndsey Bailey and Adam Shackleford, of Alabama-based Retail Strategies, told council members they’ve been reaching out regularly to companies to...

Established in 2008, the Safest 70 Award honors Louisiana Worker's Compensation Corporation's policyholders who exemplify the company's commitment to workplace safety, a news release said. "As mayor, we are immensely proud to be recognized as a recipient of the 2023 LWCC's Safest 70 award. This prestigious accolade is a testament...

Wellness — how we move, what we eat, the lifestyle we adopt — was on full display Saturday when the food, fitness and business communities circled the wagons to encourage Zachary to up its wellness game. Economic Development Director Ashleigh McHugh said the city of Zachary’s first Mind,...

Customers should assume the water is unsafe to drink and take the appropriate precautions, boiling water before consuming it or using bottled water.

ZACHARY, La. (BRPROUD) — Starting on Monday, a part of Barnett Road between U.S. Hwy 61 and Carney Road will be permanently closed to start construction on the Comite River Diversion Channel Segment #1, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District. The U.S. Army Corps...

Elected leaders in Zachary earn less money than their counterparts in similarly sized municipalities — and the clock is ticking for an ordinance to be passed upping salaries for members of the City Council, mayor and police chief. Mayor David McDavid, who recently had his staff complete a salary...

The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Louisiana. Attention drivers in Livingston Parish, please be advised of the ongoing road construction affecting travel in both directions on LA-1019 from LA-16 Northbound to LA-447. This necessary work commenced on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 7:00 AM and will continue until Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM, weather permitting. During this period, a partial closure with alternating and intermittent lane shutdowns will be in effect daily between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The construction entails roadwork operations, including lane striping, designed to enhance the commuting experience upon completion. Although at least one traffic lane will remain open to vehicles at all times, motorists should expect delays and are advised to exercise caution when driving through the work zones. Crews will be present on the road, and safety measures will be in place to protect both the work teams and the public.For drivers seeking to bypass the construction area on LA-1019, alternate routes are recommended. Westbound travelers can detour via LA-1019 West to LA-16 South, then take LA-1024 East to LA-447 North and reconnect with LA-1019. Eastbound motorists are advised to navigate through LA-1019 East to LA-447 South, continue on LA-1024 West, and then use LA-16 North to return to LA-1019. The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) appreciates your patience during this essential maintenance and improvement project and reminds all to maintain vigilance for road crews and their equipment.

GREENWELL SPRINGS - DEMCO workers are still restoring power to the St. Francisville and Clinton communities after Wednesday's storms took down electrical poles and knocked out power for thousands of Louisianians. On Saturday, DEMCO said only 1,200 customers are left to connect, all transmission lines are back in service and...

As workers continue recovery efforts after storms ripped through Louisiana on Wednesday, progress has been made for those in the Feliciana parishes but some are still without power. As of Saturday evening, DEMCO, the area's largest electrical provider, had reported 1,100 outages in West Feliciana and 270 in East Feliciana.

EAST FELICIANA – Hundreds are still in the dark today, two days after storms ripped through the parish. Nearly 4,500 are still without power in East and West Feliciana and surrounding parishes. As recovery continues, stories of beautiful humanity are emerging. The best of Louisiana always seems to shine...