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Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission stakeholders recently discussed upgrades to parish geographical technology to help increase economic growth.

BATON ROUGE (AP) — A Louisiana bill that would have carved out a path for incarcerated people convicted by now-banned split juries the opportunity to ask for a new trial was rejected by Republican state senators on Wednesday, likely killing the measure.

(The Center Square) — A sweeping overhaul of Louisiana's seafood safety regulations is headed to the governor’s desk, following final legislative approval of a bill that transfers oversight responsibilities from the state’s tourism agency to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

WELSH — The Welsh Board of Aldermen recently adopted a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which will take effect June 1, 2025.

(The Center Square) – In stark contrast to the previous administration's DEIladened grant programs and priorities, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Tuesday her three priorities for grants are focusing on literacy, school choice, and states’ freedom.

(The Center Square) —Louisiana is critical to the Trump administration’s energy plans, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

Parish Mosquito Abatement Director Robert Tonn recently addressed concerns raised last month by Jeff Davis Parish Police Jurors regarding mosquito control in the parish.

The Jeff Davis Parish Landfill Commission board was given an introductory presentation on Constructed Wetland (CW) systems in a recent meeting.

LAKE ARTHUR -- The housing authority here showed healthy finances and no instances of noncompliance during its annual audit.