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A new resident-formed group is seeking submissions for a fresh partnership to promote culture and community right here in Jeff Davis Parish.

(The Center Square) — Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry is reminding voters that races and propositions scheduled for Saturday will proceed as planned, except for U.S. House races, which have been canceled and moved to the fall election cycle.

Conversations surrounding funding, collaboration and long-term planning took center stage during recent meetings of the Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission and Economic Development Commission, as local leaders weighed how best to build on growing momentum across the parish.

Officials here are considering joining a multi-parish program aimed at cutting through the red tape often surrounding adjudicated property, allowing the land to be developed more quickly.

As discussions over funding, office space and long-term planning continue across Jeff Davis Parish, the Economic Development Commission is also weighing its role in maintaining momentum alongside tourism and chamber efforts. The EDC is navigating many of the same questions facing the Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission — including funding stability, office space and long-term collaboration — as leaders work to sustain growing momentum across the parish.

(The Center Square) — Lawmakers will not fund the teacher stipends should Louisiana voters reject Amendment 3 this weekend, meaning teachers could lose out on an extra $2,000 a year.