Myers withdraws from race, name remains on ballot
Qualifying candidate Coy Myers formally withdrew his bid for the Special Legislative Primary Election for 37th Representative District of Jeff Davis and Calcasieu parishes due to health reasons.
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LaFargue named new police jury president
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury ushers in new leadership as Juror Butch LaFargue was voted to replace Steve Eastman — who held the position for five years — as new jury president. Juror Wayne Fruge accepted the position of vice president. LaFargue represents District 11 and was elected by acclamation as no roll-call vote was necessary. A roll-call vote for vice president was necessary as neither Fruge nor Juror Tim McKnight received an overwhelming vote of approval. Jurors Chad Woods, Kori Myers, Melvin Adams, Fruge, Byron Buller and Bill LaBouve voted in favor of Fruge, while Marcus Peterson, McKnight and Eastman voted in favor of McKnight. Three votes were missing, as Jurors Donald Woods and David LeJeune were not present and former Juror Owen Cormier recently passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Trump says inflation data shows Fed can cut interest rates
— Consumer prices climbed 2.7% annually in December, marking the end of a year of continued concerns about affordability for Americans.
Entergy seeks $237M in tax relief for Meta data center
— Entergy Louisiana is seeking a generous tax break to help pay for new energy infrastructure tied to Meta’s $10 billion data center in the northeast portion of the state, filing for a property tax exemption worth an estimated $237 million over 10 years.
Argent seeks to be first Louisiana LNG exporter based in the state
— Federal regulators have begun a study of the environmental effects of a largescale LNG export facility proposed by Louisiana-based Argent LNG for a site about 100 miles south of New Orleans at the Port of Fourchon, one of the world’s most active energy shipping hubs, a recent government filing shows.
House to vote on two more government funding bills costing $76 billion
— As a potential Jan. 30 government shutdown looms, the U.S. House plans to vote this week on the next batch of appropriations bills funding the federal government in fiscal year 2026.
Two arrests made in death of unborn child
A Jennings woman is behind bars this week, facing charges for third-degree feticide after overdosing and causing the death of her unborn baby.
City addresses new pack of roaming dogs
The Jennings Police Department is addressing a new pack of late-night roaming dogs reported to have killed several cats recently, both pet and feral.
Broussard announces bid for District 37 State Representative seat
Reese “Skip” Broussard, a lifelong Southwest Louisiana resident and small business owner, is running for State Representative for Louisiana House District 37.
LeJeune continues LA progress report
LAKE ARTHUR — The Town of Lake Arthur is seeing many infrastructure upgrades and changes as Mayor Sampson “Poncho” LeJeune, along with town aldermen, work to bring vital improvements to utilities, roads and property.
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