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Two day trail ends with felony conviction
A Welsh man was found guilty on felony charges after a swift trial in the 31st Judicial District Court. Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney’s Office announced this week that Jalawrence Da’Neal White was convicted by a 12-person jury of aggravated flight from an officer, a felony in violation of La. R.S. 14:108.1(C). The incident involved White fleeing from Jennings Police Officer Ryan Courville during a routine traffic stop last year. The defendant fled in a manner that endangered human life. White was taken into custody on March 17, 2025, and booked into the Jeff Davis Parish Regional Consolidated Jail Facility.
Tourism commission replaces grant with sponsorship program
The Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission has approved replacing its long-running grant program with an expanded sponsorship program designed to improve funding oversight and increase allocation opportunities.
Exxon ramps up low-carbon solutions business on Gulf Coast
— ExxonMobil has begun transporting and storing carbon dioxide produced at an ammonia manufacturing complex in Louisiana and plans to expand the company’s low carbon solutions business on the Gulf Coast.
$1,000 Trump accounts to start July 4
(The Center Square) — 'Trump accounts' will launch beginning July 4, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
Free local business training now offers hybrid sessions
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) is expanding its free small business workshop sessions to include online streaming for remote attendees.
Brr, it's cold out here
For the past week
Mayor shares future plans for city
(Editor’s note: This is the second story in a two-part series where Mayor Henry Guinn shares plans for 2026 and the future of Jennings. The first part ran in the Jan. 28 edition of Jennings Daily News and gave readers an overview of 2025.)
Parish extends warming shelter availability
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury has extended warming shelter hours through Monday afternoon. The shelter is housed in the William E. Broussard Multi-Purpose Building, located at 814 South Lake Arthur Ave. and will remain open through Monday, Feb. 2 at noon. All residents of Jeff Davis Parish in need of a place out of the freezing cold are welcomed, including families, single adults and couples, though pets are not allowed.
Welsh to kick off Mardi Gras on Saturday
WELSH — The Welsh Mardi Gras Association is ready to celebrate Carnival season with family-friendly activities, including a run, parade and live music this weekend, regardless of the weather.
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