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The Jeff Davis Parish Republican Women recently met to announce this year’s high school senior scholarship winners and provide updates on current legislative matters. Active involvement in political matters affecting the Republican party both locally and nationally, along with providing support for Republican candidates promoting the conservative values of the founding fathers, is the mission of the group. The ladies also hosted guest speaker Jeff Davis Parish Administrator Ben Boudreaux, who reflected on the anniversary of his first year in the position.

ELTON — A local woman is asking town officials to step in to help with a neighbor who has created havoc in a once peaceful area of town.

A third-party vendor who received federal funds from the parish school board had her day in court this week to plead in her case involving misappropriation of funds.

(The Center Square) — Debate on age verification for internet apps exposed the growing scrutiny of outside influence on Louisiana policymaking.

The Jeff Davis Parish School Board Child Nutrition Department Summer Feeding Program kicks off tomorrow at schools throughout the parish.

ELTON — The Well of Transformation Elton invites the community to its house of worship, located at 211 Pine St.

BATON ROUGE (AP) — A bill that protects in vitro fertilization providers from criminal charges and lawsuits has received bipartisan approval from Louisiana lawmakers and now heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Jeff Landry for final signature.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans jail that gained national attention for a brazen escape by 10 inmates earlier this month is experiencing 'significant flooding' from 'ongoing and severe plumbing failures,' the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office says.