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There is still time to register pre-K students for the 2024-25 school year that begins in August.

Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff ’s Office thwarted the plans of an unnamed parish inmate who attempted to break out of the Jeff Davis Parish Regional Consolidated Jail Facility in Jennings late Thursday evening.

Jeff Davis Parish Volunteers for Family and Community celebrated Arbor Day Week with Fenton Elementary School second graders and their teacher, Sue Wirtz. Fenton Mayor Eddie Alfred, Jr. signed a proclamation deeming this week as Arbor Day Week in Fenton with volunteer groups Domestic Divas and Homesteaders clubs. VFC is an organization of people who volunteer their time for service in their respective communities in various capacities.

The Jeff Davis Parish school system is offering the state placement test for students transferring to public schools. Those who are eligible must be entering fifth and ninth grade for the 2024-25 school year and transferring from an in-state nonpublic school, approved home study program or out-of-state school. There is no cost to participate and testing will take place May 13-14 at the Jeff Davis Parish Media Center, located at 720 East Plaquemine St. in Jennings. To participate in testing or for more information, contact District Test Coordinator Rory Myers at 337-824-0597.

LAKE ARTHUR — The town is putting on its annual Art in the Park, a day filled with homemade crafts, retail goods, food and music for residents to enjoy at the newly renovated Lake Arthur Park near the lake front.

“My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.”

Michelle Hebert