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Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series featuring the 2025 Regional Legislative Forum. This installment will focus on representatives’ reflections on recent legislative work and priorities in upcoming months, as well as reviews of next year’s general session. In the first part, which published in the Friday, Sept 26 edition, state representatives highlighted accomplishments and collaborative efforts to bring state improvements in tax and insurance reform, criminal justice, education and the Department of Transportation and Development. Part two of the series, representatives’ reflections

Old River Truck Sales is primed to open in Jennings next month, after two years of working toward the goal. The 50,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility will feature Volvo, Mack and Hino commercial semi-trucks. The new business will offer sales including new, used, wholesale, lease and rental options, as well as parts, service and roadside assistance.

The Jennings Police Department and Chief Danny Semmes recently released the fruits of their efforts to crack down on crime in the City of Jennings.

KINDER — This week, an update was released on fraud allegations at Coushatta Casino Resort following the suspension of the former general manager, marking the latest development in a series of management actions.

(The Center Square) — Activity in the oil and gas sector declined slightly in the third quarter of 2025, according to executives at exploration and production firms headquartered in Texas, northern Louisiana, and southern New Mexico, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said in a quarterly survey released Wednesday.