The Sabine Parish Police Jury on April 16 adopted an ordinance banning the sale, distribution and possession with intent to distribute kratom within parish boundaries and created misdemeanor penalties for violations.

Sabine Parish — Apr 16, 2025

Votes at a glance: Sabine Parish Police Jury, April 16, 2025

Apr 16, 2025

Sabine Parish EMS advisory board votes to pursue RFP for ambulance contract after adding third unit

Apr 16, 2025

Landfill expansion planning underway; solid waste committee recommends leasing heavy machinery

Apr 16, 2025

Police jury amends and restates sales and use tax ordinance to reflect state law changes, adds digital products

Apr 16, 2025

Roads Maintenance

Residents and jurors spar over road conditions as jury details recent spending on repairs

Apr 16, 2025

Equipment Leasing

Sabine Parish solid waste committee recommends leasing heavy equipment for landfill

Apr 3, 2025

Landfill Materials

Committee discusses donated clay and soil sources for landfill liner and cover

Apr 3, 2025

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What stands out in Sabine Parish

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Sabine Parish with communities in Louisiana or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Sabine Parish was more favorable than communities in Louisiana on property crimes cleared.

100th percentile · 2023 · FBI, via Polco GPAL

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Apr 16, 2025Sabine Parish Police Jury-Regular Meeting- April 16, 2025Board voted to begin RFP and benchmark drafting process; target timeline established.Apr 3, 2025Sabine Parish Police Jury- Solid Waste Committee Meeting (April 3, 2025)Committee voted to recommend that the parish adopt a policy to lease heavy equipment used at the Saltworth landfill.Mar 19, 2025Sabine Parish Police Jury Meeting-March 19, 2025Adopted resolution opposing carbon dioxide sequestration sites in Sabine Parish; motion carried in open session.Feb 19, 2025Sabine Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting -February 19, 2025 (Part 2)Abolish foreman/paver position and create two lead-operator positions; approve $50 monthly stipend.

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Committee approves rental of landfill pumps after reviewing purchase and lease costs

Apr 3, 2025

Sabine Parish Police Jury: votes at a glance — March 19 meeting

Mar 19, 2025

Sabine Parish Police Jury adopts resolution opposing carbon dioxide sequestration sites

Mar 19, 2025

Police Jury introduces ordinance to ban sale of kratom and related synthetic products; final vote next month

Mar 19, 2025