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Welsh may receive $200,000 to complete renovation of 1938 landmark

Plans to renovate the old Welsh High School home economics cottage could soon be moving forward again. State Rep. Troy Romero recently announced that the ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Monday, June 24, 2024 8:31 am

Alligator feeding

PHOTO GALLERY: It’s alligator feeding time — check out this action

Emma Dupre and Sarah Woodard fed chicken to the hungry alligators Friday at the Gator Chateau at the Louisiana Oil and Gas Park in Jennings. ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, June 21, 2024 4:36 pm

Veterans Home

Vietnam service members, their families to be honored Saturday

Local unsung heroes from the Vietnam War and their families will be honored Saturday. The event, commemorating the bravery and dedication of nearly a dozen ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, June 21, 2024 2:27 pm

Juvenile justice reform

Judge: More accountability needed for juvenile offenders in SW La.

Jennings City Court Judge Daniel E. Stretcher Sr. discussed plans Thursday to improve the local juvenile justice system by focusing on accountability. Speaking to the ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, June 21, 2024 5:30 am

Magic show

PHOTO GALLERY: A magic moment

David LeBouef performs a magic show Thursday for children attending the summer reading program at the McBurney Memorial Library in Welsh. LeBouef entertained the children ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Thursday, June 20, 2024 4:00 pm

Theater camp

PHOTO GALLERY: Summer art and theatre camp

Youth use their imaginations to create scenes while learning how to be comfortable on stage Wednesday during the Zigler Art Museum and Jeff Davis Arts ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 2:16 pm

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Former lawmaker Guinn dies at age 71

Former state representative and Jeff Davis Parish police juror John E. “Johnny” Guinn died on Monday. He was 71. A lifelong resident of Jennings, Guinn ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 2:39 pm

Jeff Davis animal shelter

Jeff Davis Parish animal shelter close to becoming reality

Construction of a new animal shelter for Jeff Davis Parish could be underway in the next two years. Police jurors unanimously approved a contract Wednesday ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:30 am

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No foul play suspected in death of man found in shed

No foul play is suspected in the death of a man whose body was found last Wednesday in a storage shed in the backyard of ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Monday, June 17, 2024 6:51 pm

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Historical plaque unveiled to honor father of Jennings

A new historical plaque was unveiled Friday honoring Sylvester “S.L.” Cary as the father of the City of Jennings. Cary’s great, great grandson, David Cary, ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Monday, June 17, 2024 1:24 pm

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