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WELSH — The Welsh Board of Aldermen held a public hearing to discuss the rezoning of the area of Derouen, South Joseph and Naebers streets to residential mixed, but residents in the area voiced displeasure with the proposed change.

Report makes 13th consecutive year state agency hasn't been compliant with federal law

(The Center Square) — Federal legislation allowing states to jam cellphones smuggled into prisons has won support from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and other attorneys general.

(The Center Square) — A Monday executive order from President Donald Trump seeks to establish a new government office to assist companies looking to invest more than $1 billion in growing their business in the U.S.

(StatePoint) Global Volunteer Month, celebrated in April, is a time to honor volunteers while encouraging volunteering in communities around the world.

Guinn re-elected

LAKE ARTHUR — In conjunction with statewide Keep Louisiana Beautiful — Love the Boot Week, the Town of Lake Arthur is calling all volunteers to help with their 2025 Adopt a Block event Wednesday, April 9, from 5-7 p.m. Volunteers will meet at the downtown Lake Arthur Park.

LifeShare Blood Center’s mobile blood bank will be in Jeff Davis Parish throughout April to replenish the blood supply for residents in need of the vital resource.