News

TikTok sends influencers to Washington as its troubles grow

WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok is ramping up a public relations campaign to fend off the possibility of a nationwide ban by the Biden administration, and it’s bringing some unconventional advocates to help: online influencers.

Crawfish tours kick off

Article Image Alt Text

Jeff Davis Parish currently has the most acres of crawfish production at an estimated 63,500 acres, which produce a little over 38 million pounds of crawfish at a value of approximately $51 million annually, according to LSU AgCenter. Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission’s seasonal crawfish tours kicked off this month, providing a chance for the public to see the process the delicious Cajun crustaceans follow from start to finish.

Special Olympics to be held Friday

Article Image Alt Text

LAKE ARTHUR — Parish schools are participating in a track and field day to promote inclusion among students and throughout the parish.

Mississippi man charged in road rage incident

Article Image Alt Text

A Miss. man was arrested Sunday during a road rage incident involving a firearm.

Early voting final results released

Early was held March 11-18 for the March 25 Municipal Primary Election in certain precincts in Jeff Davis Parish.

Scenic Beauty

Article Image Alt Text

Lake Arthur’s scenic views cannot be beat

Smoke test set for Elton waste system

By ERIN HARGRAVE

Jennings Airport Hosts STOL series

Article Image Alt Text

The coolest aircraft competition around took place over the weekend, as the National Swamp Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) series kicked off at the Jennings Airport.

Reborn Ringling Bros. circus to leap on tour — minus animals

NEW YORK (AP) — The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus has been reimagined and reborn without animals as a high-octane family event with highwire tricks, soaring trapeze artists and bicycles leaping on trampolines.

High in the Sky

Article Image Alt Text

Two 170s fly into DI’s Cajun Restaurant for the annual Swamp STOL dinner.