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Police Jury establishes new economic development committee

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 00:00

Rejects additional funding reimbursement

Legislative breakfast highlights positives for the parish, state

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 00:00

Parish community leaders gathered on Tuesday at SOWELA Technical Community College in Jennings for the annual Legislative Breakfast for an update on projects and hot topics around the state, as well as hopes for the upcoming session.

Three city projects declared complete

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 00:00

Three major projects in the City of Jennings were declared substantially complete this week, including the waterworks administration building, street improvement project and historic sign replacement.

Jennings prepares for Mardi Gras

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 00:00

City officials here are gearing up for the annual City of Jennings Mardi Gras Festival happening this weekend.

LA Chicken Run

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 00:00

The hard-working organizers of the Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Run and Parade hosted another successful event this year with an even bigger turnout. Over 70 floats, plus horses and carriages, joined the annual chicken run and more than 80 floats entered the parade running down the main street in Lake Arthur. The chicken run stop along Trailer Town Road was filled with floats from end to end and gave Mardi Gras goers a chance to mingle, participate in the traditional chicken chase and enjoy a massive block party. The family-friendly event gets more popular each year as people from all over Louisiana and out of state join in the fun as the small town of Lake Arthur throws their famous traditional Mardi Gras celebration.

IRS warns against fraudulent preparers

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 00:00

The 2026 tax season is officially underway, and while millions of Americans prepare to file, officials with the IRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office, which serves Louisiana, are urging taxpayers to stay vigilant against unscrupulous tax preparers who prey on unsuspecting filers.

Semmes continues JPD highlights, goals

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 00:00

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series where Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes highlights the success of his department and outlook for the future. The first entry of the series was published in the Sunday, Feb. 8 edition of Jennings Daily News.