Long-time Jackson Parish Police Jury (JPPJ) member Nathaniel “Nate” Zeno, Jr. (Ward Four) has resigned, and his replacement will be named at a special called meeting of the body tomorrow (Friday, 4/27) at Noon, Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center, ... »
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Cullen firefighters seek tax for new station Sales tax would fund new hospital in North Caddo Tax for DeSoto animal shelter on Saturday’s ballot Tax renewals fund Caddo Parish programs Livingston school tax renewal urged Voting on CATS tax dictated by ... »
Amount allegedly stolen increased AMITE — The state Attorney General’s Office has raised to nearly $2 million the amount of money a former recording secretary is alleged to have stolen from the Florida Parishes Juvenile Justice Commission. Bickford alr... »
A hearing on Essmeier v Jonesboro will be held tomorrow, Apri1 19, 9:30 AM, in Second Judicial (Bienville, Claiborne, Jackson parishes) District Court in Jonesboro. Several motions are to be decided, the latest a motion from the defendants asking that ... »
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury (LPPJ) voted last night 10 to 2 to enter into negotiations with Crochet Equipment Company of Baton Rouge to furnish, maintain, and operate a “pit burner” to dispose of “clean” wood waste at the Lincoln Parish Landfill. Cl... »
The (Baton Rouge) Advocate has written an editorial in opposition to an upcoming April 21 tax election for the Capital Area Transit System (CATS). The End Times must be near… Our Views: With reluctance, a ‘no’ for CATS »
In a crowded Jackson Parish courtroom this morning, Jonesboro’s controversial mayor Leslie Thompson pled “No Contest” to a charge of simple battery against the town’s District B alderwoman Renee Stinger. No Contest or “nolo cotendere” is defined thus: ... »
We are live this morning from Second Judicial (Bienville, Claiborne, Jackson parishes) District Court at the Jackson Parish Courthouse in Jonesboro, for the trial of State of Louisiana v Leslie Thompson. See here the docket. Presiding is Division B Jud... »
Recall petition targets Gibsland mayor GIBSLAND — Former town employee Marilyn Loud began her quest Saturday for signatures that she hopes ultimately will lead to the ouster of Mayor Odell Key. Loud, with vice chairman Turner Pierce Jr., wants Key remo... »
The trial in the case State of Louisiana v Leslie Thompson is scheduled for Wednesday, April 4, 9:30 AM in Second Judicial (Bienville, Claiborne, Jackson parishes) District Court at the Jackson Parish Courthouse in Jonesboro. See here the docket. Presi... »
Fiscal Administrator Recommended to Oversee Jonesboro’s Finances The State Treasurer says the Town of Jonesboro should have a fiscal administrator to oversee the town’s finances. The State Treasurer and two other members of the state’s fiscal review co... »
In a stunning move this afternoon at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge, the State of Louisiana’s Fiscal Review Committee – consisting of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA), the State Treasurer and Attorney General – moved to appoint a “fiscal admin... »
One of the cost-cutting proposals made at last Friday’s Town of Jonesboro Board of Aldermen meeting was a recommendation by the town’s controversial mayor Leslie Thompson that Jonesboro Cemetery upkeep be eliminated. It is likely to be a contentious is... »
More increases proposed for judges With the Judicial Compensation Commission advocating for a pay raise for judges statewide, it looks like the men and women in black may have a fighting chance this session to get what they want. But based on one of th... »
