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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

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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

Crime

Former Elton mayor pleads not guilty to battery charge

Former Elton mayor Kesia Lemoine pleaded not guilty Monday to a simple battery charge stemming from an altercation with another woman following a council meeting. ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Monday, July 1, 2024 2:07 pm

fourth of july

Fourth of July festivities in Jennings will kick off with Stars and Stripes Festival

Fourth of July festivities will kick off in a patriotic start Wednesday as the city of Jennings hosts its annual Stars and Stripes Festival, 6 ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Saturday, June 29, 2024 12:01 pm

jennings high

Upgrades planned for Jerry Simmons football stadium in Jennings

Plans for a new field house, press box and concession stand at Jerry Simmons football stadium in Jennings are moving forward. Members of the Jeff ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, June 28, 2024 4:35 pm

Bicyclist struck

Bicyclist fatally struck after allegedly running stop sign

An Allen Parish man died Thursday when his motorized bicycle was struck by a vehicle after he allegedly ran a stop sign. According to Trooper ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, June 28, 2024 1:26 pm

3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Court orders guilty verdict in overdose case reversed

The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal has reversed a Lake Charles man’s conviction and vacated his life sentence on a second-degree murder charge after he ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Thursday, June 27, 2024 10:45 am

vietnam veterans

Paying tribute to their own: Residents honor area Vietnam veterans

More than 60 years after the Vietnam War, local residents paid tribute Saturday to the most highly-decorated Jennings High School and Jeff Davis Parish High ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 4:59 am

vietnam veterans

PHOTO GALLERY: Vietnam veterans honored

Eleven Vietnam veterans from Jennings High School and Jeff Davis High School were honored during a special ceremony Saturday recognizing them for receiving multiple awards ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 3:03 am

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