Elton to potentially partner with Coushatta for infrastructure project
ELTON — Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has requested Elton town officials to consider a partnership for a solar and clean water infrastructure project.
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WPD names new assistant chief, declares office staffed
WELSH — Many police departments throughout the state have found themselves understaffed, but the Welsh Police Department can cross their names off that list after hiring a part-time and reserve officer, along with promoting a longtime officer to assistant chief of police.
COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY
COMMITMENT TO T H E COMMUNITY
Library to host new walking club
WELSH — A new feature at the local library is being offered this year beyond reading books, taking classes online, building crafts and exploring new things. Jeff Davis Parish Library in Welsh is starting a walking club called “Blockers.” People will have a chance to meet up with other walkers and stroll at their own pace Mondays at 5 p.m., starting Jan. 27. Those interested will meet at the McBurney Memorial Library located at 501 South Sara St.
Report: Louisiana struggles with population exodus
(The Center Square) — Louisiana continues to grapple with significant population losses, according to a recent analysis by the Tax Foundation combining U.S. Census Bureau data with commercial datasets from U-Haul and United Van Lines.
State's Meta data center project earns national award
(The Center Square) — Meta's $10 billion investment to build its largest artificial intelligence-optimized data center in Richland Parish has earned the 2024 Platinum Deal of the Year from Business Facilities Magazine.
Nation gathers to remember Jimmy Carter
(The Center Square) – Jimmy Carter, first former American president to live to 100, was eulogized at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday morning and will be remembered before a second service and burial back in his Georgia hometown of Plains.
Science and Religion
“A scientific discovery is also a religious discovery. There is no conflict between science and religion. Our knowledge of God is made larger with every discovery we make about the world.”
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New aldermen cut teeth on condemnation issue
WELSH — The new year brought two new faces to the Welsh Board of Aldermen — Charles “Chuck” Abell Jr. and Melward “Nookie” Doucet Jr. — who joined aldermen Andrea King, Lawrence “Booger” Mier, and Jackie Balmer.
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