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IOTA — The town plans to keep traditions alive by celebrating its 37th annual Tee Mamou Mardi Gras Festival, one of the most well-preserved festivals around.

Jeff Davis Soil and Water Conservation District reported healthy finances for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

(The Center Square) — A bill introduced by Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Bossier, seeks to increase transparency in the state’s Board of Ethics the Supervisory Committee on Campaign Finance Disclosure by mandating the live broadcast and online archiving of meetings.

(The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose stricter mandatory sentencing requirements for repeat violent offenders, following the death of Lafayette SWAT officer Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette.

(The Center Square) — With exactly two weeks until the federal government shuts down, lawmakers are running out of time to craft a government spending package and are scrambling to produce a temporary funding extension.

A public meeting was held recently at the Lacassine Community Center discussing risks and questions surrounding Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Louisiana. State representatives heard information from local industry experts on concerns related to CCS projects seeking to store concentrated carbon dioxide (CO2) underground in Louisiana. They also addressed pushback from constituents over eminent domain laws allowing expropriation of property; lack of proper liabilities placed on sequestration companies if damages occur, risks to underground sources of drinking water and lack of local government authority to reject CO2 projects in parishes.

HATHAWAY — Community members from the Hathaway area have been coming forward to share their experiences with bullying and assault after a heavy law enforcement presence was seen on campus earlier this week.