(StatePoint) The days of filing paper tax returns are gone, and criminals are taking advantage. With taxpayers managing their sensitive information online, thieves are finding new ways to scam victims. In 2023 alone, the IRS reported $5.5 billion lost to tax fraud schemes. And the increased prevalence of artificial intelligence means tax scams this year will likely be more sophisticated than ever.
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(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.)
The Jennings Recreation Department gives youth in the area a chance to engage in sports such as baseball, basketball, football and swimming and the programs are continuing to develop.
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Preserving family history has always been something Jennings resident Flo McNally was passionate about. Because of this, she, along with others, started the Genealogical Society of Jennings to share family stories and help others cultivate their passion for discovering and documenting the past.
Knights of Columbus Chapter 2012 is preparing to hold its first-ever fish fry dinner to raise funds to assist with its mission of helping others throughout the community.
WELSH — Calling all young revelers. The town will be holding a Mardi Gras run in which local children can experience and learn about Cajun traditions and, of course, chase a chicken. The event, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8, will begin with registration at 9 a.m. at Sportsman Park, located at 103 West Grove St. in Welsh. All children are welcome to attend and are encouraged to dress in full Mardi Gras attire. At 10 a.m., the run will begin and travel a route through the countryside. According to Organizer Chelsea Duplechin, several stops will be made along the way for children to beg for gumbo ingredients and coins or to chase chickens. This tradition of traveling the countryside collecting gumbo ingredients in exchange for entertainment is well known throughout Louisiana. However, some feel these traditions are falling by the wayside, which is one of the reasons for the children’s Mardi Gras run, according to Duplechin.
Wildlife agents recently cited three local men for hunting violations in Jeff Davis Parish.
(The Center Square) — With Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras fast approaching, Louisiana officials are ramping up security efforts, implementing enhanced security zones, and coordinating with federal agencies to ensure public safety amid the anticipated high-density crowds.
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