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Qualifying

Candidates begin qualifying for November election today

The Nov. 5 election ballot starts taking shape Wednesday as candidates begin qualifying for local municipal and special elections across Southwest Louisiana. The ballot will ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 4:55 am

crime

Alleged gunman in gang-related shooting arrested

A third suspect has been arrested on an attempted first-degree murder charge following what police say was a gang-related shooting last month in Jennings. Jonah ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 2:21 pm

jeff davis

Jeff Davis getting two new economic districts

There will be two new economic development districts within Jeff Davis Parish collecting additional sales taxes in designated zones. The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Monday, July 15, 2024 11:38 am

jennings

Jennings considers requiring commercial parking lots to have concrete, asphalt or approved decorative paving

The Jennings City Council is considering amending its zoning ordinance to require commercial property parking lots to have concrete, asphalt or state approved decorative paving. ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, July 12, 2024 1:58 pm

sewing camp

PHOTO GALLERY: Sew cool 4-H camp

A 4-H beginners sewing class was held Monday in Jennings. Students learned the basics of sewing utilizing sewing machines  before creating their own projects to take ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 3:21 am

welsh

Welsh officials consider rate stabilization program for electricity use

Officials here are considering a proposed rate stabilization program that could save the town money on buying electricity during high peak usage. The goal of ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Sunday, July 7, 2024 12:48 pm

Solar farm

Jeff Davis will hold public hearing on tax break for proposed solar farm

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury is calling for a public hearing to be set to consider a tax break incentive being sought for a ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Thursday, July 4, 2024 3:51 pm

Stars and Stripes

PHOTO GALLERY: Stars and Stripes celebration

Crowds braved the heat Wednesday afternoon to enjoy the family-friendly Stars and Stripes celebration in Jennings, which included face painting, corn hole games, live music, ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Thursday, July 4, 2024 8:55 am

jeff davis

Kyle Miers sworn in as new Jeff Davis sheriff

Jeff Davis Parish’s new sheriff was officially sworn into office Tuesday. With his hand on his late father’s well-worn Bible, Sheriff Kyle Miers took the ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 9:50 am

Freedom Fest

PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Fest celebration

The annual Freedom Fest in Lake Arthur over the weekend featured market and food vendors, live music, sack races, watermelon eating contest, tug-o-war, greasy pig ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 6:02 am

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