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EDC DIRECTOR NAMED
The Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission recently announced its decision to name its new director.
Miers holds banquet in honor of police week
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff Kyle Miers gathered law enforcement from throughout the parish to highlight their accomplishments, thank them for their service and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the community.
Lacassine lifts graduates toward new heights
LACASSINE — Lacassine High School celebrated its 84th annual graduation exercise recently, where 58 graduating seniors bid farewell as they moved onward toward new heights.
New tourism director shares vision
Jennings native Carter Prejean was recently named Jeff Davis Parish Director of Tourism. The Tourism Commission Board, with Visit Jeff Davis, announced their excitement welcoming Prejean as the new director.
Officials discuss results of recent bid advertisements
The Jennings City Council was asked to accept bids for chlorine gas and grey limestone on Tuesday but hit a snag with no bids received for one item and a late bid for the other.
Henry named district Optimist contest winner
HATHAWAY – Hathaway High School junior Gabi Henry was recently named the Louisiana District Optimist Club essay contest winner.
Louisiana insurance committees advance 14 bills as debate continues
(The Center Square) — Louisiana legislators pondered more than a dozen bills attempting to address the state's insurance crisis.
Legislators kill two taxes on carbon capture
(The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers have rejected two separate proposals that would have imposed new taxes on carbon capture and sequestration operators, stalling efforts to generate local revenue from the growing industry.
Bill to allow darker window tint advances to Senate
(The Center Square) — A bill that would allow drivers in Louisiana to apply darker tint to the front side windows of their vehicles is moving forward in the Legislature.
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