The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury is considering donating a small piece of property at South Railroad and South Cutting avenues to the City of Jennings.
On Wednesday, the parish discussed entering into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the city to either donate or transfer property currently not being used by the parish over to the city, according to Parish Attorney David Bruchhaus. »»
Tribal member pleads guilty in burglary case
An 18-year-old Kinder man has pled guilty in federal court to burglarizing a convenience store in Elton.
Jordan Hawk John, 18, of Kinder, was charged in December 2011 with simple burglary, according to U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley. His arrest stemmed from a break-in at Coushatta Convenience Store in Elton. »»
International Coin Collectors Association to stop in Jennings
Jennings is the next stop on the list for the International Coin Collectors Association’s (ICCA) world tour.
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 4, the ICCA crew will be at the Hampton Inn and Suites, located at 310 W. Fred Ruth Zigler Memorial Drive, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. »»
COA seniors to celebrate Fat Tuesday Feb. 17
LACASSINE – A number of seniors are expected to pack the community center here on Feb. 17 when the Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) Council on Aging (COA) hosts its annual Crew de Wise Mardi Gras Party.
Though this party, unlike many of the COA’s gatherings, will not have any games of bingo, COA Coordinator Kaly Gist said attendees can trade their game pieces for dance cards as live Cajun music will be provided.
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Mardi Gras!
Connie Hebert dresses an antique doll for a Mardi Gras display currently being designed in the window of the Old Magnolia Room at the W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Store and Museum. Jennings’ annual Fat Tuesday parade will roll by the display on the afternoon of Feb. 18. »»
