School board approves literacy coaches
Jeff Davis Parish School Board unanimously approved the hiring of literacy coaches for parish elementary students during a meeting Thursday.
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LA joins Love the Boot week
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Jennings Animal Shelter seeks home for pups
The Jennings Animal Shelter houses many rescue dogs at any given time and is always seeking loving homes for their pets.
JURY SELECTION COULD BE NEARING A CLOSE IN DONALD TRUMP'S HUSH MONEY TRIAL IN NEW YORK
NEW YORK (AP) — A third panel of potential jurors is set to be questioned in Donald Trump’s hush money case, drawing jury selection a step closer to completion in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. After a jury of 12 New Yorkers was seated Thursday, lawyers are now expected to turn their attention to picking remaining alternates who can vow to set aside their personal views and impartially judge the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. After arriving at the courthouse Friday, Trump railed against the gag order imposed by the judge that limits what he can publicly say about witnesses.
Local author to hold book signing
Roanoke native Miles Thorne will be holding a book signing for his memoir “Changing Lanes” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at The Steamer Trunk, located at 526 North Main St. in Jennings.
DA releases conviction for local man
Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney Lauren Heinen released a conviction update on Cornelius Lotherio Beroid, Sr., 44, of Jennings.
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You Shall Not Pass This Way Again
“I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”
Mosquito abatement begins prevention efforts
Jeff Davis Parish Mosquito Abatement District No. 1 recently began spraying the parish with mosquito control formulas for the first time this year, kicking off outbreak prevention efforts and their integrated mosquito management process followed during the warmer months.
God's Pantry serves JDP
The food bank of Jeff Davis Parish, God’s Pantry, supplies residents in need with food items to ensure families have enough to eat.
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