Stadium project moves forward with revision
The Jeff Davis Parish School Board voted in favor of moving forward with Jerry Simmons Stadium with new plans to accommodate a larger press box.
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Mayor, school board discuss vacant property
During a recent Jeff Davis Parish School Board meeting, Jennings Mayor Henry Guinn discussed his intentions to acquire over 27 acres that used to be the home of Jennings Elementary School.
Pediatrician advocates child online safety bill ahead of vote
A Louisiana mother and pediatrician travelled to Washington D.C. recently to promote an online safety protection bill that has passed the Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives. The bill is called the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) and is set to be voted on today.
Garbage truck flips
Crews work to remove a local garbage truck from the ditch by Hathaway High School off of LA. 26. The accident happened on Wednesday afternoon but was not removed from the scene until late in the evening.
Two charged in death of Jennings man
BATON ROUGE — Two suspects were arrested earlier this week on charges stemming from the shooting death of a Jennings man in the spring.
Lacassine Industrial Park welcomes parish, state officials
LACASSINE — As a way to promote the industrial site here, Louisiana Agriculture Financial Authority and Jeff Davis Parish and Louisiana Economic Development invited leaders from the parish to learn more about the businesses located in the park and what is to come.
Local man arrested for ATV theft
An Iota man was arrested over the weekend for stealing multiple all-terrain vehicles from a Texas business.
Ambulance committee addresses contract changes
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury Ambulance Committee made changes to parish ambulance service contract agreements to help improve operations and communication between the jury, 911 and first responders.
Christmas Prep
Ladies Altar Society members, including Pam Miller (clockwise, from left), Theresa Segura, Pam Bergeaux and Francis Naquin, deep clean Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in preparation for Christmas services. The group scrubs the church from top to bottom twice a year — before Easter and Christmas.
Library officials increase security at LA branch
LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Police Department and Jeff Davis Parish Library are working together to ensure the library is a safe place for the community after unsavory characters took advantage of the building.
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