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— Four special sessions convened by Gov. Jeff Landry since he took office nearly two years ago cost taxpayers nearly $6 million in travel, payroll and other expenses, The Center Square found.

WELSH — Town officials here want to remind residents of a planned overnight power outage for residents this weekend.

13% of JDP voters decide fate of propositions

LAKE ARTHUR — With the Christmas holiday season approaching, the Town of Lake Arthur is kicking-off their festive holiday market event bringing local vendors and gifts ideas galore together with music, food, fun and outdoor shopping.

ELTON — In an attempt to garner more public interest in saving the town’s park here, officials have a second meeting scheduled next week to recruit members for a nonprofit in the recreational area’s name.

— In line with First Lady Melania Trump’s efforts to improve the foster care system, the president signed an executive order Thursday to better support foster children, those aging out of the system, caseworkers and foster families.

— Operation Southern Spear, the new title for the Trump administration’s targeting of narco-terrorists in and around Latin America, was announced Thursday by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

— The Department of Homeland Security will issue $10,000 bonus checks to Transportation Security Administration ( TSA) agents who demonstrated “exemplary” behavior and work attendance during the government shutdown.