— Rep. Stephanie Berault, R-Slidell, who sits on the House Health and Welfare Committee, says the state is well prepared to manage upcoming changes with Medicaid — although concerns remain about the burden of new work requirements and a looming loss of federal dollars.
— Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Robert Hodges told members of Congress on Wednesday that drone threats are emerging as one of the most urgent homeland security challenges and that Louisiana is leading the way in tackling them.
(The Center Square) — Shrimpers are praising the Trump administration’s newly announced tariffs on imports from Indonesia and Vietnam as a long-overdue correction to what it calls “counter-productive trade policies.”
A Jennings man was arrested last week and is now facing charges for sex offenses involving minors. On Friday, July 25, a report for indecent behavior with juveniles was filed with the Jennings Police Department concerning 38-year-old Louis Johnson, according to Police Chief Danny Semmes. “We had a complaint come into the police department pertaining to Johnson,” he explained. The initial investigation revealed Johnson had asked two juveniles under the age of 16 to perform a sexual act while another juvenile filmed the interaction. Upon further investigation, police discovered a separate incident occurred at Johnson’s residence, where he propositioned a juvenile to perform a sexual act on them while another juvenile filmed the interaction. Johnson was located and interviewed by Jennings Police Detectives. During the interview, Johnson admitted to the allegations and said he wanted to film the sexual activity for monetary gains, according to Semmes.
Local community organizations are teaming up for a second time this year to help local children get ready for a new school year. Local organizations Punishers Iron Eagle and Friends Supporting Friends have combined efforts to ensure kids feel supported by coming together to provide area students with new backpacks.
Four Jennings residents are in jail following the theft of military grave markers from a cemetery and wiring from a school construction zone.
Knights of Columbus Council 2012 held its annual end-of-summer pool party Monday for children and grandchildren of members
Jennings High School Agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor Aaron Beaubouef was named the Louisiana Department of Education High School Teacher of the Year Saturday at the 19th Annual Cecil J. Pichard Educator Excellence Award Gala in New Orleans.
Registration is currently open for Jennings Recreational Cheerleading, with Brittany Hargrave coordinating registration, divisions and coaching for the up-coming Jennings recreational leagues.
(The Center Square) — Louisiana collected more than $81 million in severance taxes during the quarter ending June 30, with oil and gas revenues nearly evenly split, according to new figures released by the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
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