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Felon leads police on chase

A wanted felon is in the parish jail this week after sending local law enforcement on a high-speed chase through the parish.

Jennings gears up for youth baseball and softball

Spring 2026 boys’ and girls’ baseball and softball leagues are right around the corner and the City of Jennings Recreation Department has opened registration for children ages 5-14. Parents with youth interested in spring play are encouraged to sign up early.

Boudin ball competition promotes local tourism

The Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission recently launched their first ever March Madness Boudin Ball Tip-off to engage residents and visitors in new ways to explore local cuisine while promoting parish tourism.

Broussard swears in

Broussard swears in

Newly elected District 37 Rep. Reese “Skip” Broussard (right) was sworn into office on Friday, ahead of the upcoming legislative session. Broussard committed to serving the parish with his hand on the Bible, held by his wife, Chantay, and surrounded by his family.

Parents encouraged to prepare for pre-K registration

Parents encouraged to prepare for pre-K registration

A parish educational network for children from birth to five years old will soon open its registration for the 2026-27 school year, which begins in August. The Jeff Davis Ready Start Network, comprised of parish public schools, head start programs and Type III learning centers, will hold its annual pre-K roundup completely online beginning Tuesday, March 17. Parents and guardians are encouraged to make preparations now for registration.

LDH PLANS WORKFORCE, TECH, CLINIC UPGRADES WITH $208M IN RURAL HEALTH FUNDING

(The Center Square) — Louisiana plans to use the first wave of its new federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding to expand the rural health workforce, build out telehealth and digital systems, support new care-delivery models and make capital improvements at rural facilities, according to internal state documents.

Judge says federal court can't rule on challenge to Orleans sheriff's 'sanctuary' policy

(AP) — A federal judge last week temporarily halted the state of Louisiana's legal challenge to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office's longstanding immigration policy, which prohibits jail staff from honoring federal immigration detainer requests to hold local arrestees suspected of being in the country illegally past their release dates.

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