Roanoke community gathering set
ROANOKE — Residents who grew up in the Roanoke area will soon have an opportunity to catch up with childhood friends and loved ones for a weekend of food, fun and fellowship.
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LHS sports complex opens to students
LACASSINE — Lacassine High School softball and baseball players finally have a place to call home after the school’s much-awaited sports fields opened to students this week.
HEGSETH SAYS HE'LL MEET WITH MUSK AT THE PENTAGON TO DISCUSS INNOVATION, 'EFFICIENCIES'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he'll be meeting with billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk at the Pentagon to discuss “innovation, efficiencies & smarter production.” Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency have played an integral role in the Trump administration’s push to dramatically reduce the size of the government. Musk has faced intense blowback from some lawmakers and voters for his chainsaw-wielding approach to laying off workers and slashing programs, although the Republican president’s supporters have hailed it.
Senate approves requested spending by state Department of Education
— The Louisiana Department of Education received approval this week for recipients of the Education Excellence Fund to spend a total of $23.4 million for the fiscal year 2024-2025.
Amendment 2 stays on ballot
Lawsuit rejected by Louisiana Supreme Court
Touch a Truck set for Saturday
Residents, young and old, are invited to a hands-on, unique experience happening in Jennings this weekend.
Overdue audit released for Elton
ELTON — The Town of Elton is working to get back on track with audits that were not prepared and submitted as far back as 2022.
Economic Development Commission swears in new members
A new Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission charter was solidified recently, with the swearing in of new board members representing the JDP Police Jury and Town of Lake Arthur. The EDC board will be comprised of three members appointed by the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury, three appointed by the City of Jennings and one member each appointed by the towns of Welsh and Lake Arthur. The JDP Tourist Commission voted for the new charter arrangement that removes them from the EDC, becoming a standalone entity.
Woods found guilty
A jury found a local man guilty this week on numerous charges stemming from an April 2024 incident.
Solemnity of St. Joseph
The Feast of St. Joseph was celebrated throughout the parish on Wednesday with many private and public gatherings. Rooted in Sicilian legend from the Middle Ages, St. Joseph’s Day traditions stem from a devastating drought and impending famine that was stopped due to prayers to the patron saint. The people of Sicily promised a feast in his honor for St. Joseph’s intercession, which led to the practice of setting up an altar with bread, fruits, vegetables, pastries, flowers, candles and a statue of the saint.
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