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LAKE ARTHUR — From budget plans and surplus auction to police and fire department funding, the board of aldermen discussed a range of business during its latest meeting.

WELSH — The Welsh Board of Aldermen requested to schedule a public hearing next month to discuss giving Welsh Police Chief Marcus Crochet a bump in pay.

Joining one of the great vacation Bible school events offered during summer break is a great way for kids to learn about the Bible while engaging with other children. Churches in the area are providing engaging programs to help kids experience new interaction through fun Bible-centered activities.

Parish Mosquito Abatement Director Robert Tonn, Parish Tax Assessor Donald Kratzer and members of the Cattlemen’s Association will be in attendance to discuss parish mosquito abatement efforts at the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury agenda meeting at 5 p.m. today. The police jury meets in the Sidney Briscoe Meeting Room, located at 304 North State St. in Jennings.

— Though Gov. Jeff Landry signed six bills aiming to ease the cost of insurance in Louisiana, the Legislature has over two dozen left to pass and send to his desk.

The Jeff Davis Parish Library is kicking off its annual summer reading program with four showings of everyone’s favorite rabbit.

— A failed bill isn't the end of a drive to increase permit fees on trucks in Louisiana, especially those overweight and oversize, after a report said doing so could help increase funds for road maintenance and repair.

— The Senate Revenue and Fiscal affairs committee considered various bills that would restructure Louisiana's severance tax.

(StatePoint) With 2023 and 2024 having been the hottest summers on record, there’s reason to believe 2025 will bring more of the same. But it doesn’t have to mean soaring energy bills or an overworked, outdated air conditioning system.