Welsh splash pad to officially open
WELSH — Families here have something to look forward to this summer after town officials announced the completion of the community splash pad.
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Parade scheduled on Saturday in Elton
ELTON — A parade to honor Elton High School student Danerian “D.D.” Actlis will take place on Saturday, May 4 in Elton. The group will meet at Elton Town Park, located at 418 North Henderson St., at 11 a.m. and will roll out at 1 p.m. toward Elton High School, located at 903 Second St.
Federal court rejects state congressional maps
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A new congressional map giving Louisiana a second majority-Black House district was rejected Tuesday by a panel of three federal judges, fueling new uncertainty about district boundaries as the state prepares for fall congressional elections.
Being Disciplined
“Discipline” is a word that is pregnant with meaning. We can use the expression “being disciplined” to mean that one shows selfrestraint and has regulated his or her life in such a way that there is order and that one’s life is productive. We can also talk of “being disciplined” to mean that one is being punished by external forces or agents.
Elton council plans special meeting to fill mayor position
ELTON — The town council here met on Wednesday to discuss the vacant mayor’s seat following the recent election that ousted former town leader Kesia Lemoine.
Police Jury adds drainage pipe recommendation to agenda
Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury heard from a representative of Jeff Davis Parish Drainage District No. 6 regarding Lakota Street pipe work.
LA council receives backlash on MLK park repairs
LAKE ARTHUR — The Board of Alderman heard community concerns on the state of Martin Luther King Park during the recent agenda meeting.
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School board joins lawsuit against federal school officials
Jeff Davis Parish School Board called for a special meeting this week to vote on whether or not the school district would join the State of Louisiana and the Louisiana Department of Education in litigation against the U.S. Department of Education and other federal defendants to challenge the new Title IX rules.
May blood drives scheduled
LifeShare Blood Center’s mo b i l e blood bank will be in Jeff Davis Parish throughout May in order to replenish the blood supply for residents in need of the vital resource.
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