70% of largest U.S. cities don’t have enough money to cover costs
(The Center Square) — In fiscal 2022, 70 percent of the largest cities in the U.S. did not have enough money to pay their bills.
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Bird Watching
After a recent shower in the area, a vermillion flycatcher was observed flitting about the trees.
Daycare provider charged with felony theft
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office made an arrest earlier this week involving the misappropriation of funds from a third-party vendor who received federal funds from the parish school board.
JPD search for stolen equipment
The Jennings Police Department (JPD) is searching for a stolen 2022 Kubota skid steer with pallet forks and is asking the public for any information they may have concerning the theft.
Free tax prep offered through VITA
LAKE CHARLES — United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s free tax initiative, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, is open for registration.
LA preteen glow-up social scheduled
LAKE ARTHUR — A spring glow-up social has been scheduled for preteens in the town and its surrounding areas.
LA Park improvements now complete
LAKE ARTHUR — Improvements to the main park have been completed and the town is reaping the benefits of the newly installed equipment and beautification.
Deadline to update voter party affiliation draws near
The deadline for residents to verify their registered party affiliation is quickly approaching and Jeff Davis Parish Registrar of Voters Joann Blair is encouraging voters to do so.
JPD makes arrests for stolen firearms, possible molestation
The Jennings Police Department (JPD) recently made two separate arrests for stolen firearms and the possible molestation of a juvenile.
Charity cookoff event set
LAKE CHARLES — United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s 3rd Annual Battle for the Paddle cookoff event is set for Thursday, March 14 at the Lake Charles Civic Center Amphitheatre, located at 1111 Bord du Lac Dr. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and feature a cookoff competition between more than 20 teams who will prepare jambalaya and pasta-laya for public taste testing.
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