Livingston Parish, LA

LIVINGSTON — Parish Council began its bi-weekly meeting Thursday evening by recognizing the life of Jeff Averett, a former District 6 councilman with a fondness for hunting and family who former council colleagues recalled as a quiet, steady advocate for residents of his rural district in south Livingston Parish. Averett...

Louisiana confirmed 212 new COVID-19 cases and eight COVID-19 deaths Friday, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health. Officials are also reporting an increase of 16 “probable” cases and two “probable” deaths. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations rose by four overnight to 285 statewide. Ventilator usage remained...

A joint investigation into a local drug ring netted thousands of dollars in cash and more than 50 pounds in illegal narcotics, authorities announced. Narcotics detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in a months-long investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in the Springfield area of Livingston Parish.

LIVINGSTON PARISH - Narcotics detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) partnered with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office & the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for a months long investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in the Springfield area of Livingston Parish. Sheriff Jason Ard confirmed that during the...

BATON ROUGE - A woman was booked into jail after she allegedly cashed stolen checks she got from her friend while dressed in her boyfriend's Baton Rouge Police uniform. Arrest records said Jessika Dixon, 24, cashed a pair of fraudulent checks totaling $1,435 at a convenience store along Lobdell Boulevard. Police said Dixon got those checks from a friend, 43-year-old Anisha Forbes, who is suspected of stealing them in Livingston Parish.

Three men were arrested and more than 50 pounds of marijuana was seized in a multi-agency investigation into illegal narcotics distribution in Livingston Parish. Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics detectives, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration led the investigation into the Springfield area of Livingston Parish.

LIVINGSTON, La. – Livingston Parish Public Schools is offering a hybrid virtual learning option for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 who may benefit from partial online instruction for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications are now being accepted. The program will be an expansion of the district’s current 100%...

More than 1.5 million Louisiana residents have been fully-vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, the last report from the Louisiana Department of Health shows. According to the most recent data, the number of administered vaccine doses reached 3,095,453, an increase of 33,361 from the previous report. The state is also reporting that 1,516,551 residents have been fully-vaccinated, a rise of 19,606.

LIVINGSTON — A judge has ruled that an ex-husband and wife charged jointly with 150 counts of sexual abuse — many of them involving children — must stand trial together. The husband had asked to be tried apart from his ex-wife for fear she would blame him for their crimes in court.

Gray’s Creek Baptist Church is seeking historical information about the church and its members. We are looking for documentation and photos that you would be willing to share with us. You can join us in person on June 15, 2021, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 21039 La. 16, Denham Springs, 70726. We will have your items scanned and returned the same day. Information can also be emailed to GCBC.history@gmail.com.

Livingston Parish Public Schools will offer a combination of virtual and in-person school to some elementary school students during the 2021-2022 school year, the school district announced Thursday. While the district’s remote option for middle and high school students, which was piloted during the pandemic was completely virtual — save...

Detectives are trying to locate a missing excavator and trailer — and the people who stole them. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, a 2006 Kubota K91-3 and a Tow Max 22-foot black utility trailer were both stolen from a local business on Laird Lane in Denham Springs around 2 a.m. Wednesday.

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University is providing meetings with professional consultants for individuals interested in starting or expanding a business in Livingston or St. Tammany parishes or surrounding areas. Meetings in Livingston Parish will be available on the second Wednesday of each month at the...

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A new bill wants to conduct a study on I-12 and find a solution to some of the drainage issues that caused flooding back in 2016. The north side of I-12 completely flooded back in 2016 and it didn’t stop there. Because of the interstate’s median, it ended up sending the water into homes.

Louisiana confirmed 678 new COVID-19 cases and four new COVID-19 related deaths Wednesday, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health. Officials are also reporting an increase of 96 “probable” cases and four “probable” deaths. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped by six overnight to 289 statewide....

Authorities are warning residents to be on the lookout for scammers impersonating Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard. The sheriff's office said Tuesday that emails from senders claiming to be the sheriff were seeking gift card donations for a Louisiana Sheriff's Association drive to benefit local veterans. Ard, who also serves...

A Livingston Parish man was sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison following his conviction for attempted enticement of a minor, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice. Jonathan Kimbrell, 46, was sentenced to 292 months in federal prison as well as five years of...

A total of five Livingston Parish athletes were selected to the Louisiana Sports Writers Class 5A All-State baseball and softball teams, which were released Thursday. Walker’s Caleb Webb and Live Oak’s Blaise Priester were utility selections on the baseball team, while Live Oak’s Kade Dupont was an honorable mention selection.