Local parks discussed
Jennings City Council announced an update on work at two parks on the south side of the city, while issues at a west side park were discussed.
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JHS band seeks donations
The Jennings High School marching band is seeking community support to help fund a need for its members.
Love THE Boot
Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury officials and maintenance crew picked up litter at Houssiere Park recently for Louisiana’s Love the Boot week in partnership with Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The police jury has been awarded a grant for new trash receptacles at Houssiere Park and Jeff Davis Parish Courthouse. Hosting a litter clean-up event is part of the grant process while also contributing to the beautiful parish park enjoyed by many campers, boaters and jet skiers. The park also offers many scenic places to fish and relax by the water.
EDC seeks new director
Out-of-state applications roll in
Two indicted in shooting death of Jennings native
Two men have been indicted for second-degree murder in the shooting death of an 18-year-old Jennings native.
Jail repairs move forward
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury agreed to move forward with Bluewing Consulting Services for repairs to the Jeff Davis Parish Regional Consolidated Jail facility. The company will put together a bid package for making sealing repairs to the sallyport area of the facility.
Voter registration ends Saturday
Parish residents who desire to vote in the May 3 spring Municipal General Election and are not currently registered have until Saturday, April 12, to do so on the GeauxVote app or by visiting voterportal.sos. la.gov/VoterRegistration.
Landry 'making no commitment' for rebudgeting teacher stipends
(The Center Square) — Gov. Jeff Landry told Louisiana teachers this week that they might no longer receive the $2,000 stipends they've been paid for the past two years, after the constitutional amendment meant to make the pay boost permanent failed to pass.
JPD make domestic abuse arrests
Jennings Police Department arrested two men this week in separate incidents of domestic abuse.
Landry unveils comprehensive insurance reforms
(The Center Square) — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the state's escalating insurance crisis, emphasizing a 'balanced approach' to hold both insurance companies and trial lawyers accountable.
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