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FENTON — Fenton Housing Authority reported financial changes and one finding for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2024.

(The Center Square) — Entergy Louisiana is planning at least an $8 rate hike over the next five years for residential customers, as the utility seeks to cover the cost of infrastructure upgrades to handle a projected increase in electricity demand, according to filings with the Louisiana Public Service Commission.

ELTON — The senior luncheon, scheduled for today at St. Paul Catholic Church in Elton, was canceled. The next luncheon will be held on Wednesday, July 16. For more information, contact the church rectory at 337-584-2818.

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The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury will hold a public meeting to discuss the jury’s intent to ask voters to approve a reappropriation of jail funds for the new Jeff Davis Animal Shelter.

WELSH — Everyone is invited to attend the 17th Annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by Bethune and Richmond Park LTD this week.

“It is difficult for those with handicap tags to often bring walkers for going in and out of the supermarket, convenience stores and doctor’s offices. Minimizing the distance with either canes or shopping baskets (for balance) is essential.”

The Jennings City Council received an update on the renovation progress of a property on Panini Street just off West Division Street.