U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany Jr., will be in Jeff Davis Parish on Monday, Feb. 8 to hear the concerns of the agricultural community during his fourth annual Farm Day Forum at the Welsh Community Center.According to press secretary Rick Curtsinger, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch being served. »»
JD Parish places all ordinances online
On Wednesday, the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury announced that their entire code of ordinances can now be found for free on the Internet, allowing citizens to easily access them.
The ordinances can be found at http://www.municode.com. From the Web site’s main page, one can click on “Municode Library” at the top access bar and then follow the instructions on the following pages. »»
SURE THING
Elton Elementary School held a door-decorating contest this week in honor of the Saints’ Super Bowl appearance this Sunday. Gretchen Cortez’s first grade class decided to list all of the reasons they feel New Orleans can’t be beat. To submit your Saints Fan photo to the Jennings Daily News for publication this week, email us at jdneditor@bellsouth.net. »»
Automated lines allow faster, more effective LSP response
Beginning today, calls to Louisiana State Police Troop D in Lake Charles will be answered by an automated telephone system, according to a press release.
Callers to Troop D will hear a menu of options and then choose the one that best serves their needs. »»
Be a Saint, save a life
The New Orleans Saints are marching to Miami Sunday, and LifeShare Blood Centers in Lake Charles wants football fans to show support for their team – and their community – by giving the gift of life before the big game.
“Join us as we march to Super Bowl XLIV to take what’s ours – a Championship,” said Kristi Morris, LifeShare’s manager of recruiting and collections. “We are celebrating a historical moment in our Saints history; come out, support your team and your community by donating blood and you will receive a free limited edition commemorative T-shirt (while supplies last).” »»
