Council challenges Jennings’ form of government
A Jennings city councilman is proposing changes be made to the charter under which the city operates, suggesting the council be given the same power as the mayor in certain circumstances.
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American Legion hopes to reunite ring with loved ones
A local American Legion group continues its efforts to return a lost item they were entrusted with back to its rightful owners.
Cemetery expands eligibility
Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery will now allow eligible Army Reserve and National Guard members to be buried in state veteran cemeteries.
Audit released for parish tourism commission
Louisiana Legislative Auditor Office recently released an audit on the financial health of the Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission.
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A Block Off Broadway Community Theatre recently held auditions for its upcoming spring production of “Moon Over Buffalo.” Local thespians gathered at the Strand Theatre in hopes of snagging a part.
House committee address citizen concerns over carbon sequestration in Louisiana
— The Louisiana House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment met on Monday to discuss the issue of carbon dioxide sequestration and storage.
What to know about proposals to ban abortion pills, punish women who seek abortion
(AP) — Lawmakers in some states where abortion is already banned are seeking to explicitly bar abortion pills or take a step that most leading anti-abortion groups oppose: punish women who seek to end their pregnancies.
NOLA data on shots fired reflects overall decrease in crime
(The Center Square) — Calls for shots fired in New Orleans have fluctuated significantly over the past five years, with a sharp decline in 2023 but a concerning rise in violent crime mostly attributable to, according records obtained by The Center Square.
Pope rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations, appears to take direct aim at Vance
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis issued a major rebuke Tuesday to the Trump administration's plans for mass deportation of migrants, warning that the forceful removal of people purely because of their illegal status deprives them of their inherent dignity and 'will end badly.'
Another judge blocks Trump ban on unrestricted birthright citizenship
— President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship revocation faced another setback Monday after another federal judge blocked his executive order.
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