(Editor’s note: This is the last of a two-part series that contains the verbatim script of answers from the recent District 37 Representative Forum. The first half of the story was released in Friday’s edition of Jennings Daily News.)
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff Kyle Miers recently shared the progress he’s made with his department since taking office in July of 2024.
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury adopted a resolution to appoint Scotty Cormier to fill the seat of his father, District 12 Juror Owen Cormier, who passed away Jan. 8 after a long battle with cancer. Scotty will fill the vacant seat until an election can be held in November where candidates will have a chance to run for the remainder of the District 12 term, which expires in January 2028. Scotty and Roger Mallet, both residents of District 12, which includes Roanoke and parts of Welsh, were nominated for the temporary appointment. Scotty said he would like to fulfill the role in honor of his father’s legacy for completing tasks undertaken. “Most of you know me from many years of working with my father,” he said. “It’s an odd feeling coming up here under the circumstances we are here for tonight. Dad worked for the parish for a long time and I have seen many jurors come and go over the years. It was a big accomplishment for daddy that he was proud of. Myself approaching to take his place is kind of a responsibility. Dad never quit anything. Never. To fill his seat would be an honor and mean a lot to me.”
Early voting for the Feb. 7 primary election kicked off Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Jeff Davis Parish Registrar of Voters Office, located at 302 North Cutting Ave. in Jennings. The office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 24-31 except today, Sunday, Jan. 25.
Jurors name animal shelter after late juror Owen Cormier
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Millions of Americans are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm from New Mexico to the Carolinas. Forecasters say the storm could crush trees, power lines, and knock out power for days. Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston could see enough snow to make travel nearly impossible. The National Weather Service said Friday that more than 170 million people are in the path of heavy snow and crippling ice. The storm began early Friday and continues through the weekend. It's projected to bring heavy snow and wintry precipitation, including freezing rain and sleet.
WELSH — Due to the freezing temperatures and possible icy conditions, the decision was made to cancel the children’s Mardi Gras events scheduled for Saturday.
LAKE ARTHUR — The Optimist Club is set to host the 21st annual Mardi Gras Cancer Ball this weekend, a fundraiser benefiting cancer patients in the local community.
The Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission Director Cesilee Oliver recently presented new highlights for parish business growth and educational development.
(The Center Square) — Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate in the nation, at 10.11%, according to the Tax Foundation’s latest state-by-state roundup for 2026.
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