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LSU AgCenter of Jeff Davis Parish offers private pesticide applicator training and recertification classes at the beginning of each year. Due to the recent winter storm, one of the classes set to be held in Jennings had to be rescheduled. The class originally set for Jan. 21 has been moved to Monday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. until noon, in the JDP LSU AgCenter office at 1006 South Lake Arthur Ave., next to the fairgrounds.

WELSH — Welsh Fire Chief John Hall is planning to purchase a new fire rescue truck that will benefit the residents of Welsh and the surrounding areas.

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has approved petitions from multiple casino operators seeking approval for new institutional investors and a proposed merger agreement involving Bally's Corporation.

— In a statement issued last week, Louisiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple expressed his disagreement with a recent ruling from the Division of Administrative Law regarding the fraud case involving Texas-based McClenny, Moseley & Associates.

Parish residents may see a rate increase for trash services soon. The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury recently heard from Waste Connections Bayou Incorporated about a proposed rate increase of $8 per customer for 2025 waste management services. Normal annual rate increases follow the consumer price index (CPI), averaging between 2–3% each year, covering annual rises in operational and material costs. The proposed fee increase is an additional $8 to the $20 initial service fee, for a one-time rate increase of 40%. Additional trashcan fees will stay the same at $5 per additional can. Waste Connections is in its third year of a sevenyear contract with JDP.

WELSH — The Board of Aldermen here approved a bid on Tuesday that will bring the town one step closer to a road expansion project that has been in the works for some time.

ELTON — Town officials are moving forward with an amendment to its liquor license requirements that would allow a potential business owner and developer to open new businesses in the town.

LAKE ARTHUR — During a recent town council meeting, several key projects were discussed and are set to move forward over the next couple of months.