Birth of LAHS Pride and Spirit Band
LAKE ARTHUR — Jennings High School graduate Patrick Deaville, class of ‘68, moved to Lake Arthur in 1974 to take a job as band director for sixth through twelfth grades at Lake Arthur High School.
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PUTIN CONCLUDES TRIP TO CHINA BY EMPHASIZING ITS STRATEGIC, PERSONAL TIES TO RUSSIA
BEIJING (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is concluding a twoday visit to China by emphasizing the countries' strategic ties as well as his own personal relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they seek to present an alternative to U.S. global influence. Putin made a back-handed rebuke for the U.S., and others who oppose the Moscow-Beijing relationship, saying an “emerging multipolar world ... is now taking shape before our eyes.” Putin praised their bilateral trade as he toured a China-Russia Expo.
Insurance commissioner makes statement after string of severe weather
The severe weather that swept through Louisiana earlier this week, including reports of tornadic activity in several parts of the state, caused extensive property damage and the loss of life.
Parish library main branch closed for work
The Jennings Branch of the Jeff Davis Parish Library system will be closed today, Friday, May 17, for a construction project. Library officials have a surprise addition to include in the current services the parish library provides. The closure will give workers a chance to install the much-needed equipment.
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Police Jury releases Parish Administrator applicant names on threat of court
Jeff Davis Parish Policy Jury held an executive session during a special meeting recently to discuss potential legal action over a denial of a public records request by KPLC of Lake Charles that would provide the applicant names for the newly created Parish Administrator position.
Happy Graduation
Earlier this week graduates from Elton and Welsh high schools received their diplomas and said goodbye to their classmates
Council mulls property purchase for fire district
The Jennings City Council recently discussed acquiring land to build a new station for Fire District 2.
Elton High School senior send off
ELTON — The 2024 graduating class of Elton High School was sent off Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. with a commencement ceremony filled with pride and farewells.
Greyhounds hold graduation
WELSH — Welsh High School Class of 2024 capped off their high school careers Wednesday night at Greyhound Stadium surrounded by their loved ones.
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