The LSU AgCenter of Jeff Davis Parish is hosting a conference on new technological innovations for the farming and agricultural industry. The 2025 Southwest Louisiana Ag Drone Conference will be held Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Jeff Davis Parish Fairgrounds, located at 801 South Lake Arthur Ave. in Jennings.
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series featuring the 2025 Regional Legislative Forum. In the first part, state representatives highlight accomplishments and collaborative efforts to bring state improvements in tax and insurance reform, criminal justice, education and the DOTD. Part two of the series, which will be published in the Sunday, Sept. 28 edition, will look at representatives’ reflections on recent legislative work and priorities in upcoming months and next year’s general session.
A State Fire Marshal investigation led to the arrest of a Jennings man this week in connection with a house fire that endangered two adults.
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LAKE ARTHUR — Lake Arthur High School and the community are honored to be represented by their 2025 Homecoming Court. Today’s LAHS Homecoming spotlight features three young ladies representing the sophomore class: Kennedy Grace Fontenot, Fernanda Guzman and Jillian Nicole Noe, all 15.
The Jeff Davis Parish School Board Child Nutrition Department is planning to upgrade its freezer system after a state inspection noted food handling violations.
OBERLIN — A Jennings man was arrested by local police over the weekend for sex crimes against minors in a neighboring parish.
Several area residents joined mourners from around the world on Sunday to pay their respects to 31-year-old slain conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in Glendale
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury recently approved a 90% design plan for the new parish emergency safe room, moving the project closer to the construction phase. Newly completed building design plans are on display in the police jury meeting room establishing the location and layout for the building, including interior and exterior designs.
The 44th Annual Stearman and Taildragger Fly-In event returns to Jennings. Pilots will soon be flying into Jeff Davis Parish from around the country to enjoy a weekend packed with social activities and a final “End of the Season” competition.
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