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elections

Qualifying opens later this month for March 29 elections

Elections for the March 29 municipal primary and special elections across Southwest Louisiana will begin taking shape with the opening of qualifying on Jan. 29. ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Saturday, January 4, 2025 5:02 pm

Allen Police Jury

Former Allen police jurors ‘Buddy’ Farris dies

Former District  2 Allen Parish Police Juror Allie Marvin “Buddy” Farris died Tuesday at the age of 80. Farris, of Oakdale, served on the police ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Saturday, January 4, 2025 6:04 am

Hannah Faith Cormier

Top 10 Stories of 2024: 10-month-old left in hot car

A Jennings mother whose 10- month-old daughter died after she left her in a hot car could be headed to trial after pleading not guilty ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 11:05 am

jennings

New Year’s Eve ball drop coming to Jennings

The New Year’s Eve Ball Drop is back in downtown Jennings, 8 p.m.-midnight, Tuesday, Dec. 31. The second annual New Year’s Eve On Main Street ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, December 27, 2024 1:40 pm

jennings elementary school

Jennings eyes empty elementary school to expand recreational program

The city of Jennings is eyeing the old Jennings Elementary School property at the corner of Florence Street and East Academy Avenue to expand the ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, December 27, 2024 11:45 am

Insurance Reform

Temple pushes for special session on insurance reform

State Insurance Commission Tim Temple is pushing for a special session to tackle what he calls “serious insurance reform.” During a Town Hall meeting Thursday ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Saturday, December 21, 2024 8:09 am

Jeff David Parish

Business is booming and future growth promising for Jeff Davis Parish

Industry is booming in Jeff Davis Parish and future growth is poised to explode as evidenced by a tour of the rapidly expanding South Louisiana ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, December 20, 2024 10:19 am

Jerry Simmons Stadium

Press box project for Jerry Simmons Stadium move forward

An expansion and elevation plan for a new press box at Jerry Simmons Stadium in Jennings is another step closer to becoming a reality. The ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:31 am

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths placed on hundreds of graves at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery

More than 600 fresh green wreaths with red bows were placed on veterans’ graves Saturday at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery as part of the ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 1:35 pm

Taste and Sale

PHOTO GALLERY: Taste and Sell fundraiser

Welsh Museum’s annual Taste and Sell fundraiser featured more than 30 dishes prepared by members of the Friends of the Welsh Museum. Many of the ... Read more

by Doris Maricle, Friday, December 13, 2024 5:37 pm

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