(The Center Square) — FEMA has made $1 billion available nationwide through a revived disaster-mitigation grant program that Louisiana has relied on for flood control, electrical hardening and evacuation infrastructure, says U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy.
(The Center Square) — The U.S.-Israel led attack against Iran continues to impact the global oil supply by cutting off Persian Gulf crude production and distribution. It’s not only impacting the global energy supply, it also is facilitating a supply chain and food stability crisis with ripple effects throughout the economy, experts warn.
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FENTON — The Lacassine High Cardinals are backto- back LHSAA State Basketball Champions, and the Village of Fenton is planning a celebration for the team. The public is invited to Pavilion Park, located at 930 Third Ave. in Fenton, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 to celebrate the boys’ successful season. There will be free food, drinks, fan pictures, autograph opportunities and more. Organizers will be accepting donations for the event through Cash App at $LethaGordon until Thursday, April 16. The celebration is open to the public and community is encouraged to attend the recognition event to support the Cards for their hard work.
LAKE ARTHUR — Long-time Lake Arthur resident Ora Robinson was recently honored by the board of aldermen on her 95th birthday.
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Two planned power outages in Jennings, which would have disrupted service to some residents and businesses in the area, have been cancelled.
In honor of Mother’s Day, the Jennings Daily News is holding its yearly familial doppelgänger competition.
The Jeff Davis Parish Ordinance Committee recently discussed parish board term limits for members appointed to serve on various parish utility, fire and management boards. The committee voted to decline implementing mandatory term limits that would prevent board members from serving on parish boards for more than 10 years.
By ERIN HARGRAVE
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