Celebrate prom, graduation safely
Fatalities and alcohol-related crashes tend to increase around this time of year with many people hosting parties to celebrate prom and graduation.
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Youth theater improving the lives of young residents
Youth theater classes can change a child’s life by offering a sense of belonging.
Men are dying from a lack of attention
Recently, a friend showed me a sobering graphic depicting the gender disparity in suicide rates between men and women. While females tend to attempt suicide more often than men (and experience suicidal thoughts more frequently,) males are more “successful” in completing the act.
TODAY IN HISTORY
1652 - Cape Colony, the 1st European settlement in South Africa
Get my payment
The Internal Revenue Service announced this week significant enhancements to the “Get My Payment” tool to deliver an improved and smoother experience for Americans eligible to receive economic impact payments.
Distracted driving and teenagers
As Spring Break approaches, many teens in Jeff Davis Parish will be using their time off to visit the local department of motor vehicles in order to obtain their license to drive.
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Practice boating safety this summer
With the seasons changing and warmer weather becoming a daily occurrence, residents are dusting off their life jackets and gassing up their boats for fun afternoons on the many waterways Jeff Davis Parish has to offer. From the rich and diverse wildlife at the Lacassine Refuge to the beautiful views in Lake Arthur, the parish provides us with many ways to enjoy being out on the water.
Love for the library
Even with all the technological advancements in the world, there is nothing like a good book from your local library.
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