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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
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UPDATE: Suspect in fatal shooting of 14-year-old not talking
A GoFundMe and other fundraisers have been launched to help cover funeral expenses for a 14-year-old Lake Arthur ... Read more
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UPDATE: 18-year-old in custody after fatal shooting of girl
An 18-year-old Lake Arthur man is facing a second-degree murder charge following the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old ... Read more
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BREAKING: Jeff Davis deputies investigating overnight fatal shooting
The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Lake Arthur overnight. According ... Read more
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Allen Parish considering carbon capture regulations
The Allen Parish Police Jury is considering a number of ordinances that could have a substantial impact on ... Read more
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Jeff Davis public schools closed Wednesday
All Jeff Davis Parish Schools will be closed Wednesday, May 7. Superintendent John Hall said the decision was ... Read more
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Veterans, family, community gather to honor life, sacrifice of Elton soldier
Sandria Doyle still remembers when her brother, Specialist 4 Albert “Billy” Sonnier, visited home while in the military ... Read more
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Allen voters renew sales, property taxes
Elizabeth voters on Saturday renewed a sales tax for infrastructure, while voters in parts of Allen Parish renewed ... Read more