Council green lights condemnation, demolition of former James Ward Elementary - American Press

Council green lights condemnation, demolition of former James Ward Elementary - American Press

The Jennings City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with condemnation and demolition proceedings for the former James Ward Elementary School, despite an appeal from the property’s owner for more time to complete efforts to sell and redevelop the site. The vacant campus, located at 1303 W.D. Rochelle Avenue, has been deemed unsafe by the city and is the subject of condemnation proceedings that have been underway since 2020. The school has rem…