Wyble to receive sanity screening ahead of trial
Wayne Anthony Wyble, facing attempted murder charges, requested and was granted a sanity commission screening by Thirty-First Judicial District Judge Steve Gunnell on Monday.
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New EDC director brings fresh outlook, business focus
The Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission recently named Cesilee Oliver as the new EDC Director.
Opening day for splash pad set
WELSH — Area families have something to look forward to this summer after town officials announced the reopening of the fun community water feature for residents of all ages.
Memorial Day service planned at veteran cemetery
Memorial presentations will commence throughout Louisiana Monday to recognize veterans for their service and sacrifice in honor of Memorial Day. The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery will hold their Memorial Day ceremony starting at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, located at 1620 Evangeline Rd.
Bulldog grads bid farewell
Graduating Jennings High School Bulldogs gathered with friends and family Friday evening to celebrate the end of the Class of 2025’s high school careers at Jerry Simmons Stadium.
LA freedom fest seeks activities help
LAKE ARTHUR — The annual Lake Arthur Freedom Fest is approaching on June 28 and coordinators are seeking volunteers help with the many activities planned for the town’s special Fourth of July celebration event.
Landry unveils state and federal immigration enforcement partnership
BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday announced a sweeping new immigration enforcement initiative that will allow state and local law enforcement to play a direct role in identifying and detaining undocumented immigrants accused of criminal activity.
Challenge to Louisiana law that lists abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances can proceed
BATON ROUGE (AP) — A legal challenge against a first-of-its-kind measure that recategorized two widely used abortion -inducing drugs as 'controlled dangerous substances' in Louisiana can move forward, a judge ruled Thursday.
Fire destroys sprawling mansion on former sugar plantation
WHITE CASTLE (AP) — Flames ripped through a massive mansion in Louisiana, destroying much of the historic structure that was used as a plantation house when it was completed in 1859, authorities said.
Bodily injury claims surge, fueling insurance reform fight
— Louisiana drivers are filing bodily injury auto claims at more than double the national rate, driving up insured losses and keeping car insurance premiums among the highest in the country.
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