Cormier sentenced in infant’s death
The Jennings mother, accused of leaving her 10-month-old baby in a hot vehicle while she worked for over an hour, was sentenced Wednesday in the 31st Judicial District Court.
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Representative forum held
(Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series that contains the verbatim script of answers from the recent District 37 Representative Forum. The second half of the story will appear in Sunday’s edition of Jennings Daily News.)
Jennings Police seeks community’s help
The Jennings Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying persons of interest in two crimes, including a theft and a hit-and-run.
Landfill sale interest builds, gas contract in focus
The Jeff Davis Parish Landfill Commission is requesting public bids for purchase of the landfill with the deadline for proposals due in March. A minimum bid price is set at $100 million with a stipulation of free parish wide residential trash disposal for the life of the landfill. According to financial and engineering advisers, interested waste service companies are gathering information and a committee meeting to discuss current questions is set for next week.
Woods in running for state legislator
My name is Ivy Woods, and I am a lifelong resident of Jeff Davis Parish. I decided to seek the seat of Louisiana State representative for District 37 after Troy Romero resigned, resulting in a special election to be held on Feb. 7. I have been married to my wife, Bridgit R. Simon, for 38 years, and together we raised five sons who are now raising families of their own. I am proud to be the grandfather of eight grandchildren, who bring immense joy and purpose to my life. I graduated from Lake Arthur High School in 1981 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness from McNeese State University in 1986, making me most qualified for the position. During my high school and college years, I worked at Lake Arthur Rice Dryer for eight years. I then began working for the Louisiana State Police for 21years, beginning as a road trooper. I eventually began working as an LSP Motor Carrier Safety Officer, HAZMAT Inspector, Cargo, Eighteen-Wheeler and Motor Coach Inspector. Additionally, I was honored to be on the LSP SWAT 2nd Platoon from1991-2006. Upon retirement from the Louisiana State Police, I served as sheriff of Jeff Davis Parish for 12 years. I have dedicated 33 years of my life to serving this parish.
Wildlife officials to stock local pond
A state program encouraging families to enjoy quality time together right here in Jeff Davis Parish will restock the pond at the Oil and Gas I-10 Park on Thursday morning.
Optimist scholarship applications open
The Optimist Club has announced they are accepting applications and entries for three different scholarship contests available to Jeff Davis Parish students.
Meta data center's ownership, financing questioned in state
— The ownership and financing of Meta's giant data center in northeast Louisiana needs more scrutiny from state regulators, according to environmental advocates who say the structure increases the risk for utility ratepayers.
Report: Americans pay for 96% of Trump's foreign tariffs
(The Center Square) — New research shows Americans are paying almost the entire cost of President Donald Trump's tariffs, directly challenging his repeated assertion that foreign nations absorb the burden.
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