City officials tackle blight
Two South Main Street properties set for demolition
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Tourism commission to expand pond filtration system
The Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission is moving forward with the replacement of a derelict filtration well at the 1-10 Park in Jennings.
Sheriff scholarship application window open
Parish high school seniors are eligible for a scholarship to help offset a portion of the costs associated with furthering their education.
WPD announces update in theft, burglary case
WELSH — Law enforcement officials here announced an update in an active theft and burglary case.
Local family educates community about Down syndrome
A local nonprofit is spreading awareness and education in the area to highlight World Down Syndrome Day.
U.S. MILITARY JET GOES DOWN OVER IRAQ; INCIDENT NOT ATTRIBUTED TO HOSTILE FIRE
(The Center Square) — A U.S. Air Force refueling jet involved in Operation Epic Fury has gone down over Iraq, according to U.S. Central Command.
Proposals criminalizing church protests advance in Louisiana
— Two bills seeking to impose criminal penalties for disrupting a church service advanced in the Louisiana Legislature on Tuesday.
AI bills could threaten $800M in broadband funds, officials say
(The Center Square) — Louisiana could risk roughly $800 million in federal broadband funding if lawmakers pass artificial intelligence regulations the Trump administration deems overly burdensome, state officials and policy advocates say.
Genealogy group to welcome women in WWII guest speaker
A group of parish residents who discovered a passion for learning more about family history is holding its monthly meeting and inviting the public to attend. The Genealogical Society of Jennings is hosting its monthly meeting from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Jeff Davis Arts and Technology Center, located at 137 North Main St. in Jennings.
IEA agrees to release 400M barrels from strategic oil reserves
(The Center Square) — The International Energy Agency’s 32 member nations unanimously agreed on Wednesday to a coordinated release of 400 million barrels from their emergency crude oil stockpiles in an effort to restrain soaring global prices as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran entered the 12th day.
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