jeff davis
New economic development districts in Jeff Davis launch Jan. 1
There will be two new economic development districts within Jeff Davis Parish collecting additional sales taxes in designated zones beginning Jan. 1. The city of ...
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jennings
Jennings man killed in head-on crash
ESTHER WOOD – A Jennings man was killed Tuesday and another person injured after a vehicle traveled into the path of an SUV just north ...
by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 1:25 pm
Wreaths Across America
Wreath-laying ceremony held at SW La. Veterans Cemetery
Family members and volunteers from across the state turned out Saturday to lay fresh wreaths adorned with red bows at the final resting place of ...
by Doris Maricle, Monday, December 18, 2023 2:30 pm
christmas
The Santa Claus lady: 95-year-old Welsh woman’s 100+ Santa figurine collection gets bigger every year
At 95 years old, Shirley Todd of Welsh loves Christmas and really loves Santa Claus. Every year, Todd displays her collection of over 100 Santa ...
by Doris Maricle, Sunday, December 17, 2023 5:44 am
christmas
PHOTO GALLERY: Jennings Christmas Parade
The annual Jennings Christmas parade kicked off the holiday season on Friday. The family-friendly event included hayrides, hot cocoa, visits with Santa, a bonfire, fireworks, ...
by Doris Maricle, Friday, December 15, 2023 7:11 pm
lacassine
Bids sought for Lacassine softball, baseball complex construction
The Jeff Davis Parish School Board gave Superintendent John Hall and engineer Byron Racca the greenlight Thursday to seek bids for the Lacassine High School ...
by Doris Maricle, Friday, December 15, 2023 4:42 pm
elton
UPDATE: Elton mayor has deadline of Dec. 28 to refile after judge allows recall effort to proceed
A district court judge has ruled that a recall election seeking to remove Elton Mayor Kesia Lemoine from office can proceed. The decision, handed down ...
by Doris Maricle, Friday, December 15, 2023 4:31 pm
Elton mayor
BREAKING: Recall petition against Elton mayor can proceed, judge rules
A district court judge has ruled that a recall election against Elton Mayor Kesia Lemoine can proceed. The decision, handed down during a brief hearing ...
by Doris Maricle, Friday, December 15, 2023 10:50 am
jeff davis
Jeff Davis creates parish administrator position
A move to create a parish administrator for Jeff Davis Parish received a boost Wednesday from police jurors. The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury voted ...
by Doris Maricle, Thursday, December 14, 2023 4:34 pm
Elton mayor
Elton mayor files suit halting recall petition
A state district judge will consider a temporary restraining order Friday attempting to block a recall election against Elton Mayor Kesia Lemoine. A lawsuit seeking ...
by Doris Maricle, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10:41 am
SportsPlus
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Week 14 College Football Computer Picks & Predictions
Our best bet on the Week 14 FBS slate, in terms of over/unders, is on the Louisville vs.…