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Legislative breakfast held

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 05:00

Communityleadersfromthroughouttheparish gathered on Tuesday at SOWELA Technical Community College in Jennings for the annual Legislative Breakfast. Those in attendance were updated on what’s to come from state lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session. The event, hosted by the Jeff Davis Parish Chamber of Commerce, was emceed by board member Rodger Mallett. Special guest speakers were District 37 Rep. Troy Romero, District 25 Sen. Mark Abraham, District 36 Rep. Phillip Tarver and District 42 Rep. Chance Henry.

Petition to rename stadium fails

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 05:00

“Nobody has a better program than Jennings High and Jerry is the one who put it in order. Jerry is the first one that said, ‘We can excel.’”

Groundbreaking slated for Friday

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 05:00

Officials here will break ground to ceremoniously launch a project that will give residents more high-speed internet options.

LAISSEZ les bon temps rouler

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 05:00

The good times were rolling on Saturday in Lake Arthur for the town’s annual Mardi Gras parade. With over 50 floats and a herd of horse riders, revelers of all ages celebrated the Carnival season with a bang.

Landry unveils 2026 budget, pushes for fiscal responsibility

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 00:00

(The Center Square) — Gov. Jeff Landry presented his administration's budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, emphasizing fiscal restraint and continued reductions in government spending.

STAR STUDENT

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 00:00

STAR STUDENT

Lewis ousted from vice chairmanship over anti-Landry social media post

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 00:00

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Public Service Commission voted Wednesday to remove Commissioner Davante Lewis as vice chairman after he called Gov. Jeff Landry an expletive in a social media post last week.

Bond commission approves over $300M in bonds for schools, infrastructure

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 00:00

(The Center Square) — The State Bond Commission approved a series of tax measures and bond sales across Louisiana, greenlighting over $300 million in funding for schools, infrastructure and public services.

Louisiana coastal restoration agency ponders hypoxia plan, river study

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 00:00

(The Center Square) — The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority met on Wednesday to discuss environmental and navigational issues affecting the state's coastal regions, with particular attention to the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan and the ongoing Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Study.

POLICE REPORT

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 00:00

(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)