School safety project moves forward
In efforts to continue upgrading safety measures at schools in the district, the Jeff Davis Parish School Board approved a grant to upgrade the camera security system at James Ward Center for Excellence.
In efforts to continue upgrading safety measures at schools in the district, the Jeff Davis Parish School Board approved a grant to upgrade the camera security system at James Ward Center for Excellence.
With Christmas and the big jolly red-faced fellow almost on everyone’s doorstep or chimney, Jennings Fire Prevention Officer Joshua Sonnier shared fire safety tips to help residents from living out a scene from their favorite Christmas-horror movie.
ELTON — Despite Christmas looking a little different this holiday season due to the cancellation of the annual parade, Elton officials organized an event to keep the magic alive for area families.
Families from throughout the area were treated to a spectacular night featuring a wonderland of lights and one-on-one time with Santa Claus for Santa on the Pond at Gerard Frey Farm in Iota. Gerard and Dana Frey have created a longstanding tradition of decorating 10 acres of their farm for everyone to enjoy year after year.
— A federal judge in Baton Rouge has blocked a Louisiana age-verification law for social media, ruling that it violates the First Amendment and is too vague to enforce.
(The Center Square) — A national conservative nonprofit will launch a new television advertisement advocating for President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce healthcare costs through price transparency, arguing that patients need clearer information about medical care costs.
The Lake Arthur Winter Wonderland festival featured a new attraction this year, giving children and adults a chance to ice skate in the park.
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The Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission approved the replacement of a derelict filtration well at the 1-10 Park in Jennings, with plans from the City of Jennings to then move forward stocking the pond with new bream and bass.
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