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— President Donald Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' includes several provisions expanding federal subsidies and tax benefits for the oil and gas industry.

— Louisiana’s solar industry contributed more than $741 million in total economic output in 2023, according to a new study from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, highlighting the sector’s growing role in the state’s energy mix and economic development.

(Family Features) Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research!America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition.

Continuing with their mission to crack down on crimes in the city, the Jennings Police Department and Chief Danny Semmes announced the fruits of their labor in the form of citations and arrests.

The Jeff Davis Parish Library will host Schoolhouse Safari of Lafayette at four library locations this week, as part of the Color Our World 2025 Summer Reading Program.

The 31st Judicial District Court of Jeff Davis Parish received its annual state audit on the judicial district court expense funds for the previous fiscal year, with no findings of noncompliance noted in their financial statements.

LAKE ARTHUR — Lake Arthur aldermen recently agreed to move forward with improvements to the town’s water tower.