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Fair pageant contestants announced

Fri, 09/26/2025 - 00:00

With the Jeff Davis Parish Fair right around the corner, the young ladies who will be competing for the title of Jeff Davis Parish Fair Queen were recently announced. Eight contestants representing five of the seven high schools in Jeff Davis Parish will be competing for the title of Jeff Davis Parish Fair Queen on Thursday, Oct. 2. The annual contest features high school juniors or seniors from Jennings, Hathaway, Lacassine, Welsh and Elton high schools competing for the title during the 6 p.m. pageant in the Glen Daigle Arena at the Jeff Davis Parish Fairgrounds. Lake Arthur High School and Legacy Christian Academy did not have representatives this year.

Agriculture drone conference scheduled

Fri, 09/26/2025 - 00:00

The LSU AgCenter of Jeff Davis Parish is hosting a conference on new technological innovations for the farming and agricultural industry. The 2025 Southwest Louisiana Ag Drone Conference will be held Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Jeff Davis Parish Fairgrounds, located at 801 South Lake Arthur Ave. in Jennings.

Legislative forum reflects on recent state improvements

Fri, 09/26/2025 - 00:00

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series featuring the 2025 Regional Legislative Forum. In the first part, state representatives highlight accomplishments and collaborative efforts to bring state improvements in tax and insurance reform, criminal justice, education and the DOTD. Part two of the series, which will be published in the Sunday, Sept. 28 edition, will look at representatives’ reflections on recent legislative work and priorities in upcoming months and next year’s general session.

Jennings man arrested for setting residential fire

Fri, 09/26/2025 - 00:00

A State Fire Marshal investigation led to the arrest of a Jennings man this week in connection with a house fire that endangered two adults.

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Fri, 09/26/2025 - 00:00

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LAHS sophomore maids highlighted

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 00:00

LAKE ARTHUR — Lake Arthur High School and the community are honored to be represented by their 2025 Homecoming Court. Today’s LAHS Homecoming spotlight features three young ladies representing the sophomore class: Kennedy Grace Fontenot, Fernanda Guzman and Jillian Nicole Noe, all 15.

School food service department forced to upgrade freezers

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 00:00

The Jeff Davis Parish School Board Child Nutrition Department is planning to upgrade its freezer system after a state inspection noted food handling violations.

West arrested for warrant, indecent behavior

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 00:00

OBERLIN — A Jennings man was arrested by local police over the weekend for sex crimes against minors in a neighboring parish.

Memorial Trip

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 00:00

Several area residents joined mourners from around the world on Sunday to pay their respects to 31-year-old slain conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in Glendale

Safe room design established

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 00:00

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury recently approved a 90% design plan for the new parish emergency safe room, moving the project closer to the construction phase. Newly completed building design plans are on display in the police jury meeting room establishing the location and layout for the building, including interior and exterior designs.