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(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)
Jeff Davis Parish officials are looking for ways to prepare for anticipated industrial and regional growth by identifying development areas in advance and streamlining zoning, permitting and other processes that can delay projects.
A Gold Star Family is still waiting for Justice. For more than a year, we have pursued answers on behalf of a Gold Star family, dozens of veterans, civic organizations, and generous citizens who came together for one purpose—to honor one of Jefferson Davis Parish’s own who gave everything for our country.
carry the homecoming football. The homecoming court will be escorted on the field by their families and are the daughters of the following: • Edwards – Chris and Marea Edwards • Jillian – Brandon and Carrie Kratzer • Person – Jeffery and Carly Person • Schexnider – The late Jordan Schexnider and Ashley Schexnider • Sonnier – Russell and Katy Sonnier • Withers – Jamie Pete and Tyron Withers • Duhon – Mark and Desiree Duhon • Moses – Devonje Phillips and Taylor Boutte • Smith – Brandon Smith and Krystal Ned • Whitman – Kendall and Tara Benoit • Caroline – Bobby Kratzer and Keisha Shoats • Williams – Marvin and Koteshia Williams • Broussard – Jared Broussard and Amy Gay • Brown – Skylar Stewart One lucky maid will be crowned the 2026 JHS Homecoming Queen by 2025 Queen Adeline Oustalet.
(The Center Square) — Louisiana utility regulators have agreed to accelerate their review of a sweeping Cleco Power proposal to supply electricity to Applied Digital’s $3.6 billion data center in Rapides Parish, shortening a regulatory process that Cleco says must conclude by March to keep a key power contract in place.
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Frank Thibodeaux Post 520 of the American Legion recently made a supportive donation for “God’s little children,” as Commander Don Hall stated, at Save the Children Head Start in Jennings. On hand to deliver the supplies were Hall, First Commander Antoine Lewis and Chaplain Clinton Perry.
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James O. Hall Post 19 American Legion Auxiliary in Jennings recently installed their new officers, including Sergeant at Arms Terry LaFleur, Chaplain Ella Williams, Secretary-Treasurer Lenor Thibodeaux, President Debbie Hebert, Past District President Mary Henry, Vice President Madison Kershaw and Historian Desirie Young.
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Our Lady Help of Christians Ladies Altar Society recently held a paint party fundraiser at the Jeff Davis Arts and Technology Center. The funds were raised to help purchase items needed for Catholic mass.
When I told a casual friend/former hairdresser that my dog had just been “put to sleep,” she reached over without hesitation and hugged my neck in a genuine expression of concern. “I am so sorry,” she said.
Sports
The Jennings Bulldogs used a tenacious mid-line running attack in the second half to pull away from the Welsh Greyhounds and earn a 48-28 win for their first victory of the season. The Bulldogs had just 67 yards rushing at intermission, but finished with 237 yards on the ground to gain the win. “We challenged our offensive line at halftime to do a better job of controlling the line of scrimmage and they responded in a big way,” commented Jennings Head Coach Brett Fuselier.
LAKE ARTHUR — The Jeff Davis Parish community will come together next week to celebrate inclusion, athletic achievement and school spirit as the Jeff Davis Parish School Board Special Services Department and Special Olympics Louisiana–Jeff Davis Parish hosts its fifth annual Fall Sports Field Day.
NATCHITOCHES — Former Hathaway standout Kaitlyn Sawyer continued to make her mark at the collegiate level, capturing the individual championship at the NSU Invitational while helping lead Louisiana Tech to a dominant team victory.
Foo Facts Foo Fact of the Game: Despite our gaining Eunice 185 to 141 in total yards, two lost fumbles and a dropped touchdown pass enabled Eunice to win 15-12 in the dog/cat fight. Captains: Seniors Marquel Gordon, Trevon Gallow, Niko Eaton and Neyten Vargas.
LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Tigers will put their 2-0 record on the line Friday night when they play host to the Iota Bulldogs in a nondistrict battle that will feature the class 3-A Bulldogs bringing their 1-1 record to town. Iota’s loss was to Church Point, who also defeated the Jennings Bulldogs in week number one.
Editorial
Many hospitals are destabilizing small businesses across America by exploiting a littleknown federal charity care program to drive healthcare costs up. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was supposed to help safety-net hospitals serve vulnerable patients by letting them buy prescription medicines at a discount.
ELTON — The Elton Town Council approved a new golf cart ordinance that brings the town's regulations into compliance with Louisiana law and sets local registration fees, following a detailed presentation by Town Attorney Michael Holmes. Holmes explained that the ordinance is based on Louisiana Revised Statute 32:299.4 and establishes the requirements for operating golf carts on public streets within the Town of Elton. Under the ordinance, golf cart owners must register their vehicles with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles if they intend to drive them on public roads. Operators must also provide proof of registration and liability insurance before receiving authorization from the town.
Ihave unpacked the suitcase. I have washed its contents and returned my clean clothes to closets and drawers.
As a legislator proudly representing Louisiana’s working coast in Terrebonne Parish, the impacts of lawsuit abuse continue to reverberate across not only my district, but the entire state.
The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture just released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, resetting the federal nutrition advice that shapes how Americans eat.
Obituaries
After a brief illness, Robert Courville, 92, died on Sept. 13, 2026 at his home in Roanoke surrounded by his loving family.
Margaret Myers Mallett, a devout Catholic, was the second of nine children born to Luke, Sr. and Mamie Kinney Myers on April 17, 1936 in Jennings in Jeff Davis Parish. As a teen, she cared for her maternal grandparents, Elvina and Leo Paul Kinney. After graduating from Jennings High School, she attended SLI (now UL Lafayette) where she met Joseph “Joe” Mallett also from Jeff Davis Parish. On August 4, 1956, they were one of the first couples married at the newly formed Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings, of which her family was a founding member. Margaret and Joe began their family in Welsh before moving to Baton Rouge for Joe’s work. In Baton Rouge, they were a founding family of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Upon moving to Wilson in East Feliciana Parish, they joined Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jackson where she was active with the Altar Guild and was affectionately known as the “Donut Lady”.
Mary Epperly passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Roanoke and resided in LaPlace.
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