The Jennings Methodist Church is holding a Blessings Barbecue event Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will bring people together for food and backyard barbecue fun, while helping to stock the churches’ Blessing Box.
ELTON – Due to a truck delivery delay last week, residents here will have an opportunity to pick up their commodities today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Beulah Davis Community Center, located at 1321 Yoakum St. Questions may be directed to Elton Town Hall at 337-584-2992.
The railroad system that runs parallel to U.S. 90 in Jennings receives annual maintenance. Crews used a tie crane to move and manipulate the railway ties, a ballast regulator to shape and distribute gravel track ballasts and a tamping machine to pack the track ballast under the railway. These specialized machines were created to maneuver up and down the railway lines, similarly to trains.
(The Center Square) — A legal challenge to a sweeping constitutional amendment backed by Gov. Jeff Landry could derail his broader tax reform agenda, raising questions about the future of his signature fiscal policies.
Ready, set, clean, paint, organize, pick up trash or add a trash receptacle is the name of the game for local businesses joining Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB)’s annual event. It’s called Love the Boot Week and runs April 5–13. The Jeff Davis Parish Chamber of Commerce is seeking members to join their Clean Biz Partnership for Love the Boot Week to become a top Clean Biz parish while helping make a difference in the community.
Henry Guinn has dedicated his leadership to the City of Jennings since 2017, when he was first elected mayor. Throughout his tenure, he has faced significant challenges, including the devastating impacts of Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, a historic ice storm, the COVID-19 pandemic and the most recent generational snowstorm. The city’s cleanup and restoration efforts were second to none, with little to no shortages of water or electricity, minimal impassable roads and close collaboration with technology companies to keep cellular towers up and running.
Johnny Armentor, who has served on the Jennings City Council for two decades, is once again throwing his hat in the ring to continue serving his community.
A local surgeon who is being accused of inappropriate sexual behavior appeared in court earlier this week.
Carl Benoit recently announced his bid for a seat on the Jennings City Council.
Nanny Jill Wild helped fill the Franklin siblings of Jennings — Gianna, S.J. and Peter with stories and crafts to keep them busy learning, exploring and discovering new skills.
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