ELTON — The Elton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Mike Pierrotti met this week to officialize ordinances and decide whether to amend the town’s liquor license requirements to allow a new business to operate.
(The Center Square) — Liberty Mutual will refund approximately $4 million to around 138,000 Louisiana policyholders after overcharging them on a state-mandated insurance assessment, according to Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple.
Jeff Davis Parish road crew workers spent multiple days in January doing what few would imagine would be necessary in Louisiana — clearing parish roads of deep snow. DOTD (Department of Transportation and Development) collaborated with parish officials and road crews to get the roads plowed. The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury recently formally recognized parish employees for their hard work and dedication during the storm.
In an effort to combat a dramatic decline in population, the state of Louisiana has come up with a plan: simplify the tax code.
(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)
Local Miss and Debutante Miss Jennings Valentine Queens Charlotte Lafargue and Adilynn Hargrave recently paid a visit to a local senior assisted living center where they passed out candy to residents. The girls said they enjoyed their time visiting with senior residents so much, they can’t wait for another opportunity to visit again soon and share more holiday cheer.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials said Russia had targeted energy facilities with dozens of missiles and drones in a nighttime attack. The barrage hobbled the country’s ability to deliver heat and light to its citizens and to power weapons factories vital to its defenses. The overnight onslaught — which also pounded residences and wounded at least 10 people — came days after the U.S. suspended military aid and intelligence to Ukraine to pressure it into accepting a peace deal being pushed by the Trump administration. Also on Friday, the U.S. government said it halted Ukrainian access to unclassified satellite images that had been used to help it fight back against Russia.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a development that was not immediately confirmed by the supreme leader. Trump made the comments in an interview aired on Friday by Fox Business News. He later told reporters in the Oval Office, 'Something’s going to happen very soon” and said he wanted to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Trump’s comments, citing the broadcast. However, there was no immediate word from the office.
Constitutional Amendment No. 2, set to be voted on March 29, proposes changes to sales and income taxes, teacher’s salaries, state trust funds and local options for eliminating property taxes on business inventory.
The late veteran and Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery Director Dwayne Guidry was laid to rest this week in the cemetery that meant so much to him. Surrounded by family, friends and fellow veterans, Guidry was given a full military funeral. He was the epitome of what it means to selflessly sacrifice for the freedom of this country and serve others with unwavering dedication. Guidry’s military career spanned 26 years of service, in which he served in the Louisiana Army National Guard and in active duty with the Army, taking part in three combat tours.
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