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Webster Parish Police Jury Approves Key Community Initiatives and Plans Expansion for Local Institutions

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Minden, LA – The Webster Parish Police Jury convened at the Courthouse Annex on 401 Main Street this past Tuesday for a session marked by unanimous approval of agenda items and forward movement on local projects. With the exception of Beverly Kennon from District 9, the meeting saw full attendance from board members. Key approvals included finalizing payments upon review by Juror Adam Lee, set for April 9, and ratifying minutes from previous committee meetings on March 4. In board appointments, Beth Walker was reappointed for a term until April 2029 in the Doyline Waterworks … Read more

Zoning Battle Delays Launch of First Medical Marijuana Dispensary in St. John Parish

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LAPLACE, La. – A complex legal battle is unfolding in St. John The Baptist Parish, where a zoning dispute is threatening the establishment of the first medical marijuana dispensary in the area. Business owner Omar Pecantte, who has previously opened dispensaries in Houma and Morgan City, finds himself at the center of this controversy after purchasing land for his third Greenleaf Dispensary location on Belle Terre Boulevard in LaPlace. Pecantte’s plans came to a standstill when the local zoning board, through its third-party assessor, declined to issue a building permit for the dispensary. The reasoning … Read more

Bossier Parish Police Jury Wins Prestigious Safety Award for Third Year; Advances Key Infrastructure Projects

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Benton, LA — The Bossier Parish Police Jury has once again distinguished itself by earning the prestigious Safest 70 Award presented by the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC). This honor, marking the third consecutive accolade for the jury, was announced by parish administrator Dr. Ken Ward during the latest police jury meeting on Wednesday. This recognition highlights the parish’s ongoing commitment to workplace safety and effective safety protocols. Next month, the LWCC, which is a major provider of workers’ compensation serving around 20,000 companies across Louisiana, will further commemorate this recognition by presenting a commemorative … Read more

Jenny Richardson Fore Steps Up for Juvenile Court Judge in Livingston Parish Special Election

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Denham Springs, LA – Jenny Richardson Fore, a seasoned public defender and lifelong Republican from Denham Springs, has officially entered the race for the 21st Judicial District Court Juvenile Judge. Fore filed her candidacy for the upcoming special election scheduled for March 29, aiming to succeed Judge Blaire D. Edwards who recently secured a position at the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeals. With over a decade of experience working alongside Edwards, particularly within the juvenile drug court program, Fore has a robust background in implementing trauma training sessions designed for child victims and their … Read more