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Proposals move forward to store unprecedented levels of CO2 in populated Louisiana
OBERLIN — In a packed room at a recent Allen Parish Police Jury meeting, residents heard from Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries representatives, along with seismic exploration company Paragon Geophysical and oil and gas company Occidental Petroleum Corporation, known as Oxy.
Special Olympics fun day slated for Friday
Parish schools are participating in a fundamental skills day this week to promote student inclusion. Jeff Davis Parish School Board is partnering with Special Olympics Louisiana to bring a little friendly competition to parish students in grades pre-K through second.
Man arrested after altercation with sheriff sergeant
WELSH — An Iowa man was arrested on Friday after he physically assaulted and attempted to steal the patrol unit of a Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol sergeant who was trying to assist him.
JPD arrests root of recent rash of overdoses in monumental drug bust
The Jennings Police Department took serious action recently after the city saw nine fentanyl-related overdoses in a week and arrested one man thought to be at the center of the deadly narcotics. Drugs confiscated in the bust has a street value of about $800,000.
Ag center offers contest opportunity
Louisiana 4-H is hosting the 2024-25 Louisiana Beef Industry Council Beef Poster Contest, giving 4-H participants in grades 4-12 a chance to win cash prizes and have their winning posters displayed.
New Orleans City Council launches investigation into Bourbon Street safety barriers
(The Center Square) — The New Orleans City Council has approved a resolution to investigate the procurement, design, and implementation of street barrier systems on Bourbon Street.
JDSO rolls out new app
The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office recently launched a new and improved mobile app which will replace the text alert notifications.
Louisiana officials face uphill battle to defend Ten Commandments law
(The Center Square) — The state of Louisiana is having trouble attributing the motivations of the Ten Commandments law to historical significance, pushing aside any educational significance it is meant to have.
Hyundai plans $6B steel mill in Ascension Parish
(The Center Square) — South Louisiana could soon welcome a multibillion-dollar economic boost as Hyundai plans to build a steel mill in Ascension Parish to supply its U.S.-based Hyundai and Kia vehicle assembly plants.
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