(The Center Square) — Louisiana’s Budget Stabilization Fund — commonly known as the “rainy day fund” — has climbed to a record nearly $1.4 billion after another year of surplus revenue and investment earnings.
Two New Orleans residents were arrested Tuesday evening after Jennings Police officers pursued a Dodge Charger that had been reported stolen in connection with an alleged armed carjacking. According to the Jennings Police Department, officers were notified of the reported carjacking involving two armed suspects and a stolen vehicle at approximately 6 p.m.
ELTON — The Town of Elton will hold a special election next year to fill two seats on the town council after only three candidates qualified for five available positions in the 2026 election. Sitting Councilwoman Erica Francis and newcomers Jared “Firecracker” Trahan and Belinda Reed were the only three people to qualify for the five council seats.
WELSH — From group outings to community events, the Jeff Davis Parish Council on Aging is working to give local seniors more reasons to get out, get involved and spend time together. The effort continues next month with the annual Senior Fall Fest Gumbo, sponsored by Sheriff Kyle Miers and the Jeff Davis Parish Council on Aging.
LAKE ARTHUR — Each fall, Lake Arthur High School kicks off its Homecoming season with the announcement of its court, along with festivities that are highly anticipated by residents and faculty, as well as past and present Tigers.
LAKE ARTHUR — Ronchella “Ronnie” Turner has announced her candidacy for Lake Arthur Town Council in the Nov. 3 election. A Lake Arthur native and proud graduate of Lake Arthur High School, Turner said her decision to seek a seat on the council comes from a desire to give back to the community that helped shape her.
(The Center Square) — Sharp partisan differences emerged among candidates for Louisiana’s open 5th Congressional District seat Monday, as Republicans and Democrats offered opposing views on inflation, the war with Iran and the role of the federal government.
The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home is calling on the community to help make Halloween a little sweeter for local veterans and children as preparations begin for its popular annual trick-or-treat celebration.
Wayne Anthony Wyble recently pled guilty to attempted second-degree murder and aggravated flight from an officer in connection with a November 2022 shooting that left his victim paralyzed. According to District Attorney Lauren Heinen, Wyble entered the guilty pleas Sept. 14 in 31st Judicial District Court. The attempted second- degree murder charge is a felony under Louisiana law, as is the aggravated flight charge. The District Attorney’s Office said no plea offer was made to Wyble and the case had been prepared for trial. Judge Steve Gunnell ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set sentencing for Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. Wyble faces 15 to 50 years in prison on the attempted second-degree murder conviction, without the benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence. He also faces up to five years on the aggravated flight conviction.
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