Ihad hoped I would age gracefully. In fact, I had planned on it. The idea of aging gracefully sounds so lovely-smiling at the years as they fly by, attaining a wisdom that is both enviable and attractive, too, while enjoying the moments in a way younger people simply cannot.
As part of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s Arbor Day and Louisiana Love the Boot Week, the Jennings Garden Club donated and planted a tree at Marcus Cain Park. Garden Club members were joined by joined by Mayor Henry Guinn, Councilwoman Carolyn Simon and Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Director Carter Prejean.
Members of the Jeff Davis Volunteers for Family and Community recently met at the office of Mayor Henry Guinn in Jennings to observe the signing of the official proclamation to declare Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as “LVFC Day”.
Jurors question accountability, elected official oversight
ELTON — Officials here agreed to set a time limit for attendees to make public comments during town meetings.
The Jeff Davis Parish Ordinance Committee members heard a preliminary overview on possible animal shelter ordinances as the group gears up for opening the new facility. The police jury also recently approved moving forward with an announcement for a public hearing concerning the sales tax rededication that could fund animal shelter facility operations later this year. A date and time for the public hearing have not been announced.
WELSH — Officials here granted an allowance for more time to decide the fate of a property that was damaged during the hurricanes and then was in ownership limbo for some time.
ELTON — An area man lost his life over the weekend in a single-vehicle accident.
(The Center Square) — The owners of the proposed Commonwealth LNG export facility in Louisiana announced supply deals with five major buyers as the company crossed a key threshold on its path to arranging the financing necessary for the $12.5 billion facility.
(The Center Square) — The FBI has arrested a former U.S. Special Operations Command employee for allegedly leaking the downing of the F-15e fighter jet shot down over Iran late last week, the FBI said Wednesday.
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