WELSH — Welsh town officials announced Wednesday afternoon that the boil order for residents had been lifted. The advisory was put in place after water to the town had to be shut off to make repairs to a main water line after a leak was detected earlier this week. No contaminants were present in the water supply and residents can continue to use the tap water without precautions.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced full intermittent lane closures on both the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-10 between La. 102 and La. 26 from 6-10 a.m. on Saturday, July 26. The closures are necessary to allow crews to perform utility work.
The LSU Agricultural Center for Jeff Davis Parish recently achieved a fully staifed office with the hiring of Welsh native Hallie Ardoin as the new Nutrition and Community Health Agent. Ardoin will focus much of her time working in nutritional and health education.
Registration to join Chip Off the Old Block Youth Theatre is currently underway for any area youth who may be dreaming of performing on stage. The classes have been divided into three separate age groups, including CHIPS Littles for students in grades third through fifth, CHIPS Middles for junior high grades sixth, seventh and eighth and CHIPS High School for freshmen through seniors.
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(The Center Square) — Louisiana's seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment rose to slightly more than 2 million jobs, an increase of 900 from May and 22,900 compared to the same month last year.
(The Center Square) — Louisiana’s gambling industry ended fiscal year 2025 with steady performance overall, as growth in mobile sports betting and daily fantasy sports helped offset slight declines in retail sportsbooks and traditional casino formats.
A special Creative Crafters class at the Jeff Davis Parish Library will give residents a chance to learn Hawaiian hula dancing. Local Spirit of Polynesia dancer Donna Pierce will host the class for individuals 18 years-old and up on Wednesday, July 30 from 1–2:30 p.m.
There’s no better treat than Mexican street fare, thanks to the complexity of its flavors and the freshness of its ingredients. And this summer, it’s easier than ever to recreate the taco truck experience at home.
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