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The Jeff Davis Council on Aging will host a farmers market allowing area residents to purchase fresh produce.

With hotter weather comes increased activity by slithery critters that could pose a risk to your furry pets. Between April and October, curious pets have an increased chance of happening upon a venomous snake, which could lead to bites that need immediate treatment.

Road trips are renowned for offering beautiful views, expansive skies, natural landscapes, opportunities to meet people and visit the many sites and attractions along the route.

ELTON — A contract for waste collection services from Bayou State Containers was put on hold when the council here decided they wanted more time to consider their options.

LAKE CHARLES (AP) — Three days after a 4-year-oldboy'sbodywas pulled from a Southwest Louisiana lake, and two days after the child's 1-year-old brother was rescued while crawling beside an interstate highway, Louisiana authorities announced a murder charge against the children's mother.

My mother called me last week for what I thought would be a friendly catch-up. It turned into an extended rant about the frustrations she has with her new doctor and how hard it is to get proper care.

Data shows the Pelican State has nation's highest premiums

(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.)