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Welsh officials take next step in expansion project
WELSH — The Board of Aldermen here approved a bid on Tuesday that will bring the town one step closer to a road expansion project that has been in the works for some time.
Elton introduces amendment to liquor license ordinance
ELTON — Town officials are moving forward with an amendment to its liquor license requirements that would allow a potential business owner and developer to open new businesses in the town.
Lake Arthur moves forward with key projects
LAKE ARTHUR — During a recent town council meeting, several key projects were discussed and are set to move forward over the next couple of months.
Noem assures public safety, federal assistance for Super Bowl LIX
(The Center Square) — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell assured the public that Super Bowl LIX is being provided the most exhaustive security measures.
Lawmakers considering death benefits for teachers, other public employees
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana House Committee on Retirement is exploring potential benefits for the beneficiaries of state employees killed in the line of duty by an intentional act of violence.
Jennings man sentenced to prison
A Jennings man has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for drug trafficking by United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays.
Cajun Family Chapter's First Annual Courir de Mardi Gras
Cajun Family Chapter President Aaron Istre speaks to participants of the first annual Courir de Mardi Gras children’s chicken run about the history and tradition of the event. He said people would go door-to-door, dressed in disguise, singing old Cajun French songs and beg for ingredients to make a gumbo. Istre also taught the kids to say “cinq-sous” to beg for nickels in French. The children were split into groups and made multiple stops at neighboring homes where the owners would bring out one chicken or rooster to chase. Once the bird was set loose, kids chased it all over the owner’s yards until it was finally caught. The winners later received trophies and everyone enjoyed gumbo while listening to Cajun music.
Louisiana schools embracing hands-on STEM
(The Center Square) — At a Louisiana Nonpublic Schools committee meeting on Monday, state education officials highlighted an innovative effort to enhance STEM learning: The Flying Classroom, a national program designed to immerse students and teachers in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Trade war fears ease as Trump pauses tariffs after concessions from Canada, Mexico
(The Center Square) —Major markets pared some losses after President Donald Trump paused his plans for 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada while starting talks with China on a 10% additional tariff over fentanyl smuggling.
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