West Feliciana Parish
Coverage of West Feliciana Parish in the Nexus archive.
- Man in West Feliciana Parish arrested, accused of kidnapping
A man from St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish was arrested on Sunday and accused of kidnapping. The incident occurred in the West Feliciana Parish area.
- California man wanted on theft, fraud charges in West Feliciana Parish
Renqing Chen, 39, of Pittsburg, California, is wanted by the St. Francisville Police Department for an alleged fraud scheme that cost a victim over $300,000.
- Fireworks: What parishes you can, cannot shoot them
The article outlines fireworks regulations in various Louisiana parishes ahead of the Fourth of July, noting that some areas like East Baton Rouge and parts of Livingston Parish prohibit fireworks with penalties, while others allow them in unincorporated regions. Residents are advised to check local rules before purchasing or setting off fireworks.
- LSP: Three arrested in West Feliciana on child sex crimes
Three individuals were arrested in West Feliciana Parish following a child exploitation investigation. The arrests are related to child sex crimes.
- Louisiana sent back $111 million meant to feed mothers and babies, audit finds
A Louisiana audit found the state returned $111 million in unused federal WIC benefits from 2021-24, ranking 50th nationally for participation. The audit highlights barriers like limited clinic hours, insufficient outreach, and lack of mobile clinics, urging expansion to improve access for low-income mothers and babies.
- Louisiana could do more to connect mothers, young children with food aid, audit finds
A Louisiana audit found nearly half of federal WIC food assistance for low-income mothers and children went unredeemed, with over $111 million returned to the USDA. The report recommends expanding access through mobile clinics, off-site appointments, and additional WIC clinics in underserved parishes to address barriers like limited hours and outreach efforts.
- West Feliciana is getting a $10M advance from Hut 8. Here’s how it will be used
West Feliciana Parish is set to receive a $10 million advance from Hut 8 on future PILOT payments, providing local agencies with funds a year before scheduled annual payments begin.
- Fallen tree damages car in West Feliciana Parish
A fallen tree damaged a car in West Feliciana Parish, causing the driver to suffer cuts and bruises. The incident was reported by WFPSO.