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St. Francisville appoints new member of board of aldermen BY JAMES MINTON
DeLaney’s name for consideration as Howell’s interim replacement, saying he lived in the Dipple Subdivision in an area of town The St. Francisville Board of Aldermen east of U.S. 61 that has long been underchose Cameron DeLaney at a special March represented on the town’s governing body. Alderman John Wilson supported Co31 meeting to replace a board member who resigned earlier in the month. chran’s nomination, saying he thought it was Alderman Collin Howell submitted his important to have representatives from all resignation on March 16, and the Secretary areas of the town. of State’s Office received it two days later, Alderman Tommy Wheeler supported Mayor Andy D’Aquilla said. Robert Honeycutt for the position, suggestBoard member Abby Cochran submitted ing that, as a retiree, Honeycutt may be bet-
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Leila Pitchford AROUND THE FELICIANAS
School job fair set East Feliciana Public Schools is hosting a job fair for all positions at 9 a.m., Friday, April 10, at the East Feliciana STEAM Academy, 9414 Plank Road, Clinton. The job fair offers potential candidates for employment the opportunity to meet school leaders and department supervisors, learn about current and upcoming job opportunities and participate in on-the-spot inperson interviews. The school district said it offers competitive salaries and benefits, opportunities for advancement and coaching and a four-day work week. To register, visit bit.ly/efjobfair26.
Learn to keep deer from eating your landscape At 10 a.m., April 13, at Audubon Regional Library-Clinton Branch, 11023 Bank St., Jessie Hoover, and the LSU AgCenter, will teach practical, researchbased strategies to protect landscapes from deer and other wildlife. These techniques include fencing, repellents and choosing resilient deer-resistant plants.
ter positioned than DeLaney to attend the board’s meetings. Board member Gigi Robertson was absent from the meeting. Cochran said DeLaney, 29, travels in his job but the travel is within the state and should not prevent him from attending board sessions. The board appointed Howell to his seat in July 2024 to finish the term begun by veteran Alderman Al Lemoine, who died a few days earlier. Howell was elected to a full
term in November 2024. D’Aquilla said Howell resigned because he is about to move to a new home outside of his district. The board set a Nov. 3 election for voters to choose someone to finish Howell’s term, which runs through Dec. 31, 2028. A runoff, if necessary, will be held Dec. 12, the mayor said. Qualifying for the election will be held Aug. 29-31 at the West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court’s office.
BUNNY TIME
COA Jackson site celebrates Easter with dancing, food, decorated hats
BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Contributing writer
Members of the East Feliciana Council on Aging came from across the parish to share Easter joy at its April 2 gathering held at the Jackson site. Continuing a tradi- ä More COA tion at the Easter party party and photos. PAGE luncheon, 2G the annual Easter bonnet contest was held. Line dancers, consisting of members from the classes at both sites, also performed. The meal was provided by Mount Gideon Baptist PHOTOS BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Church of Jackson. Donated prizes and several rafThe Easter Bonnet contest winners, from right, are first place, Doris Daigle, of Jackson; second place, Helen Creed, of door fled items were won as part Jackson; and third place, Josie Shropshire, of Clinton. of the festivities.
Youth Rodeo planned The West Feliciana Youth Rodeo will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 11, at 10226 West Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville.
Bonnets decorated with butterflies, bunnies, ears and eggs and more brightened the outfits at the COA Easter party.
West Feliciana library hosts Orphan Train Program The West Feliciana Parish Library is inviting the community to explore an often overlooked chapter of American history: the Louisiana Orphan Train. Martha Aubert and James Douget, of the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum, will present a program at 6 p.m. April 17 at the library, 5114 Burnett Road, in St. Francisville. They will share historical insight, stories and information about how this migration of children influenced families throughout Louisiana. For information, email Aubert at laorphantrain@gmail. com.
East Feliciana Council on Aging Director Cyndi McManus with the door prizes awarded at the agency’s Easter party
FELICIANA SPORTS
Catch up with results around the diamond BY RICHARD MEEK
Celebrate trains
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The Greater Baton Rouge Model Railroaders, which meets in Jackson on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, will be part of a family-friendly celebration of trains and transportation. Enjoy hands-on activities, model train demos, live steam trains, exhibitions and planetarium shows inside the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, which is an old railroad depot.
West Feliciana action
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PHOTO BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Jackson Marshal Mitch Harrell reads from a list at a recent meeting held by the Jackson Lions Club.
Jackson marshal discusses his office duties with club BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
the Jackson Lions Club at its civic center. Contributing writer Harrell’s status report included The Town of Jackson’s Marshal positive changes, conditions and Mitch Harrell, his deputies and actions. Many of the new additions other staff recently met for an ex- and changes were made possible change of information with resiä See MARSHAL, page 3G dents at an event sponsored by
West Feliciana opened a streak of three games in three days with a 20-0 victory over McKinley on March 31 and defeated Vidalia 17-5 the following day. But after outscoring opponents 37-5 in two days, the Saints’ bats were silenced April 2 as West Feliciana fell 10-0 to District 6-4A foe Brusly. The Saints are 17-12 overall, 3-2 in league play. Pitchers Caden Bell and Tim Lindsay combined for seven strikeouts against McKinley, with Bell not allowing a hit in two innings. Jack Leak led the Saints with two triples and five RBIs and Ezra Morrow and Peyton Landry
each had a triple and two RBIs. Against Vidalia, Brooks Hebert struck out the side in his lone inning of work. Mason Rogillio had a baseclearing double to drive in three runs against Vidalia. Cole Schexnayder was three-for-four with two RBIs, and Leak tripled and hit a home run. The district tournament opens April 8. “Our fielding needs to improve, and we need to cut down on walks,” coach Gannon Achord said.
East Feliciana baseball The Tigers dropped an 11-2 decision to East Iberville on April 1, a team they had defeated 6-5 earlier in the season. Aiden Johnson was 3-for-3 with
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