(The Center Square) — In a bid to reshape how Louisiana delivers workforce and social services, state lawmakers are proposing to merge disparate programs into a unified, streamlined system.
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana House is weighing two bills by Rep. Ken Brass, D-Ascension, that would significantly increase taxes on vaping and smokeless tobacco products, aiming to curb youth use and fund cessation efforts..
“My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.”
LAKE ARTHUR — Area residents can come out and support two local children battling serious illnesses at Playing for a Cause bingo fundraiser from 1–4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Lake Arthur Community Center located at 701 Eighth St.
Louisiana students are making leaps and bounds in academic growth and national educational ranking when it comes to reading and math scores.
Area families gathered at Founder’s Park in downtown Jennings to witness the release of several painted lady butterflies thanks to the Jeff Davis Parish Library.
Parish residents will have the opportunity to responsibly dispose of unused and expired prescriptions, thanks to local law enforcement. Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, is holding National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. JDSO will be accepting prescription medication at its main office, located at 1530 U.S. 90 West in Jennings.
LAKE ARTHUR — It’s Freedom Festival time again and Lake Arthur officials are on the hunt for nominees to be grand marshals of the main event, the Freedom Fest parade. The parade will run Saturday, June 28, along Arthur Avenue as part of a full-filled day of food, music, contests, games and fireworks. It’s a special day each year where Lake Arthur celebrates Independence Day as a community.
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Department of Health continues to struggle with a range of persistent financial and compliance issues, according to a new report released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
— The Calcasieu River is a vital artery for southwestern Louisiana's economy and habitat for wildlife, but is listed among the nation's most at-risk rivers according to national environmental nonprofit American Rivers.
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