Crime
Mental evaluation ordered for accused shooter who skipped trial
A Jennings man who is accused of shooting and wounding a father of three in a drive-by incident ... Read more
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Jeff Davis remembers five officers lost in the line of duty
This week marks National Police Week, and Jeff Davis Parish showed its deep appreciation for local law enforcement ... Read more
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Jennings student in serious accident days before graduation
JENNINGS – An 18-year-old student from Jennings High School was involved in a serious ATV accident on Saturday, ... Read more
Crime
Drive-by shooting suspect who skipped trial apprehended
A suspect in a drive-by shooting who failed to appear for his attempted murder trial this week in ... Read more
Crime
Attempted murder suspect fails to appear for trial
Authorities are seeking a Jennings man who failed to appear for his scheduled attempted murder trial on Monday. ... Read more
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Jeff Davis School Board may revise student dress code for 2025-26
The Jeff Davis Parish School Board is currently considering possible revisions to its dress code for the upcoming ... Read more
life
Registration underway for Jeff Davis School Board’s summer meal program
Registration is now underway for the Jeff Davis Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program’s summer meal program. The ... Read more
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Sales tax increase considered to provide stipends for Jeff Davis school employees
State lawmakers are considering a measure that would begin the process for a possible increase in sales taxes ... Read more
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Coushatta members asking for apology after comments from president of Oil and Gas Workers Association
Two young members of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana are demanding the president of the state’s Oil and ... Read more