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(The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Justice told the Drug Enforcement Administration to suspend consensual searches at airports and other mass transit facilities after hearing about potential civil rights violations.

The next phase of renovations at Jerry Simmons Stadium will soon be underway after the Jeff Davis Parish School Board accepted a bid on the next phase of the project, which includes a press box, field house and concession stand and other “must haves” requested by Jennings High School.

Food Net, a food bank of Catholic Charities of Acadiana, is hosting their 38th Annual KLFY Food for Families food drive. The event will be held at the Jeff Davis Parish Council on Aging for food drop-offs from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, located at 210 South State St.

— Louisiana's plan to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom is in legal limbo after a federal appeals court upheld a block on the controversial law.

The original version of House Bill 9 included proposals to extend state sales taxes to more than 40 services. That list has been trimmed to the following 19 services, and lawmakers are also considering other options to raise more revenue to offset proposed cuts in income taxes.

(The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers took a look this week on how to bolster the state's music industry and keep that revenue in the state.

LAFAYETTE — With the holiday season in full swing, The Salvation Army of Lafayette is imploring community members to consider volunteering, emphasizing that dedicated volunteers truly make a difference in the lives of those in need.