Ready, set, clean, paint, organize, pick up trash or add a trash receptacle is the name of the game for local businesses joining Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB)’s annual event. It’s called Love the Boot Week and runs April 5–13. The Jeff Davis Parish Chamber of Commerce is seeking members to join their Clean Biz Partnership for Love the Boot Week to become a top Clean Biz parish while helping make a difference in the community.
Henry Guinn has dedicated his leadership to the City of Jennings since 2017, when he was first elected mayor. Throughout his tenure, he has faced significant challenges, including the devastating impacts of Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, a historic ice storm, the COVID-19 pandemic and the most recent generational snowstorm. The city’s cleanup and restoration efforts were second to none, with little to no shortages of water or electricity, minimal impassable roads and close collaboration with technology companies to keep cellular towers up and running.
Johnny Armentor, who has served on the Jennings City Council for two decades, is once again throwing his hat in the ring to continue serving his community.
A local surgeon who is being accused of inappropriate sexual behavior appeared in court earlier this week.
Carl Benoit recently announced his bid for a seat on the Jennings City Council.
Nanny Jill Wild helped fill the Franklin siblings of Jennings — Gianna, S.J. and Peter with stories and crafts to keep them busy learning, exploring and discovering new skills.
ELTON — The Elton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Mike Pierrotti met this week to officialize ordinances and decide whether to amend the town’s liquor license requirements to allow a new business to operate.
(The Center Square) — Liberty Mutual will refund approximately $4 million to around 138,000 Louisiana policyholders after overcharging them on a state-mandated insurance assessment, according to Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple.
Jeff Davis Parish road crew workers spent multiple days in January doing what few would imagine would be necessary in Louisiana — clearing parish roads of deep snow. DOTD (Department of Transportation and Development) collaborated with parish officials and road crews to get the roads plowed. The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury recently formally recognized parish employees for their hard work and dedication during the storm.
In an effort to combat a dramatic decline in population, the state of Louisiana has come up with a plan: simplify the tax code.
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