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MILLIONS OF AMERICANS PREPARE FOR POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC ICE STORM

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Millions of Americans are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm from New Mexico to the Carolinas. Forecasters say the storm could crush trees, power lines, and knock out power for days. Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston could see enough snow to make travel nearly impossible. The National Weather Service said Friday that more than 170 million people are in the path of heavy snow and crippling ice. The storm began early Friday and continues through the weekend. It's projected to bring heavy snow and wintry precipitation, including freezing rain and sleet.

Children’s Mardi Gras run canceled

Children’s Mardi Gras run canceled

WELSH — Due to the freezing temperatures and possible icy conditions, the decision was made to cancel the children’s Mardi Gras events scheduled for Saturday.

Ball scheduled to benefit cancer patients

LAKE ARTHUR — The Optimist Club is set to host the 21st annual Mardi Gras Cancer Ball this weekend, a fundraiser benefiting cancer patients in the local community.

Report: Louisiana has highest sales tax burden in U.S.

(The Center Square) — Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate in the nation, at 10.11%, according to the Tax Foundation’s latest state-by-state roundup for 2026.

Cormier sentenced in infant’s death

Cormier sentenced in infant’s death

The Jennings mother, accused of leaving her 10-month-old baby in a hot vehicle while she worked for over an hour, was sentenced Wednesday in the 31st Judicial District Court.

Representative forum held

Representative forum held

(Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series that contains the verbatim script of answers from the recent District 37 Representative Forum. The second half of the story will appear in Sunday’s edition of Jennings Daily News.)

Landfill sale interest builds, gas contract in focus

The Jeff Davis Parish Landfill Commission is requesting public bids for purchase of the landfill with the deadline for proposals due in March. A minimum bid price is set at $100 million with a stipulation of free parish wide residential trash disposal for the life of the landfill. According to financial and engineering advisers, interested waste service companies are gathering information and a committee meeting to discuss current questions is set for next week.

Woods in running for state legislator

Woods in running for state legislator

My name is Ivy Woods, and I am a lifelong resident of Jeff Davis Parish. I decided to seek the seat of Louisiana State representative for District 37 after Troy Romero resigned, resulting in a special election to be held on Feb. 7. I have been married to my wife, Bridgit R. Simon, for 38 years, and together we raised five sons who are now raising families of their own. I am proud to be the grandfather of eight grandchildren, who bring immense joy and purpose to my life. I graduated from Lake Arthur High School in 1981 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness from McNeese State University in 1986, making me most qualified for the position. During my high school and college years, I worked at Lake Arthur Rice Dryer for eight years. I then began working for the Louisiana State Police for 21years, beginning as a road trooper. I eventually began working as an LSP Motor Carrier Safety Officer, HAZMAT Inspector, Cargo, Eighteen-Wheeler and Motor Coach Inspector. Additionally, I was honored to be on the LSP SWAT 2nd Platoon from1991-2006. Upon retirement from the Louisiana State Police, I served as sheriff of Jeff Davis Parish for 12 years. I have dedicated 33 years of my life to serving this parish.

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