The Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission board, director and stakeholders continue to address rezoning needs in the parish. The group agreed proper zoning for commercial development is the gatekeeper to business, job and revenue growth in the parish.
(The Center Square) — A Lafayette resident accused of participating in the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel will be detained until his trial next November, according to court records.
Due to arid conditions, a state of emergency was proclaimed for Jeff Davis Parish and a parish-wide burn ban has been issued by officials.
Area families gathered at North Cutting Park over the weekend to enjoy a morning of adaptive games, sensory-friendly activities and, most of all, fun.
LAKE ARTHUR —─ Flags are popping up all across town after a community-wide challenge was issued, encouraging residents and businesses to proudly display the American flag.
Thanks to the efforts of a local museum, residents of Jeff Davis Parish and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to experience the true reason for the holiday season with a unique and thoughtful exhibit.
The Jeff Davis Parish Ordinance Committee recently rejected proposed ordinance changes addressing unlawful discharge of materials onto parish rights-of-way.
“There are some hot spots on it that are getting hot. This is a necessary outage.”
Two local 100-year-old residents from Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home recently shared insights and stories from their long lives that each said were well lived.
BOSTON (AP) — The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to distribute November’s full SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnellJr.hadgiven the administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. However, the administration is seeking to suspend any court orders requiring it to spend more money than available in a contingency fund. The ongoing court battle adds to weeks of uncertainty for the food program, which serves about 1 in 8 Americans.
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