(The Center Square) — Plans for a new crossing over the Mississippi River in Iberville Parish are moving forward into the environmental evaluation phase, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve connectivity between the east and west banks.
Apilgrimage is an external journey with religious or spiritual significance. Christians, Jews and Muslims all consider Jerusalem to be a holy city and make pilgrimages there. Every faith and every sect has their holy sites for pilgrimage. Muslims go to Mecca, Buddhists go to Lumbini, and Catholics journey along the Way of St. James in Spain. Pilgrimages are usually long and difficult, and the external journey may be marked by danger and strenuous effort, but the more important thing is the internal or spiritual journey. A pilgrimage is supposed to change us. The Pilgrims who came to America from England exemplified these features. They took a long and dangerous journey across the ocean to start a new life in a new land, and they were certainly changed by the experience. It is believed that less than half of them survived the first winter in America. None of us are likely to experience such profound changes or take such dangerous pilgrimages, and yet we are all pilgrims nonetheless, journeying through the world in search of our ultimate home. Be strong and prepare yourself for the journey, seeking God at every point along the way. – Christopher Simon
Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney Lauren Heinen recently announced convictions for nine area residents on charges ranging from drug offenses to failure to register as a sex offender.
Guinn Auction Company will be hosting their ninth annual Shop with a Cop Fundraiser benefiting area children Saturday, Oct. 5, at Guinn Auctions on 1072 Frontage Rd in Jennings.
The rezoning request for an Iowa property was denied following a nearly unanimous roll call vote by the Jeff Davis Police Jury Zoning Committee Wednesday.
WELSH — The Board of Aldermen here approved land purchases this week to begin a road project that would tie Frontage Road to North Adams Street.
Emergency responders and law enforcement agencies from throughout the parish gathered this week at Lake Arthur Park to celebrate National Night Out. Residents received an up-close and personal look into the lives of those who serve the area.
James O. Hall American Legion Post 19 members break ground on the new Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings improvement project. Pictured here are Sam Doucet (from left), Horace Naquin, Darrell Landry, Art Matte, Jesecca Creger, Ella Dartez, Julie Berry, Dana Williams and Carl Benoit.
Jeff Davis Parish Chamber of Commerce has returned to partner with Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) Consultant Dean Day teaching area residents an important aspect of starting and running a small business. September’s topic taught class participants the importance and how-to’s of building their business brand. Other topics that have been covered in the monthly classes have included registering a business name, cash flow management and online selling.
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