Louisiana has some of the highest insurance rates in the nation, and all of us feel the pain of this reality. Right now, the state legislature has a chance to fix this mess, bring in more insurance companies, and cut costs for families and businesses. But not every idea floating around in the legislature is a good one.
Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney Lauren Heinen announced recently that a search was being conducted to find Jennings resident Wayne Anthony Wyble after he failed to report to court for his jury trial.
HATHAWAY — Hathaway High School held its 84th commencement exercises on Friday, May 12, at Charles F. Groth Gymnasium, with 39 graduating Hornets taking the final flight of their high school careers.
HATHAWAY — Local 12-year-old rodeo barrel rider Preslie Watson of Hathaway enjoys racing through the soft dirt of an arena and advocating for young rodeo athletes. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser recently reco gnized Watson’s work prom oting both youth rodeo competitors and special needs athletes throughout the state by naming her a Louisiana State Ambassador.
ELTON — State law enforcement is investigating a weekend fatal crash involving a vehicle and a train.
LAKE ARTHUR — Lake Arthur High School held its annual commencement exercises at Wilbert “Nooky” Moore Gymnasium Friday night and sent 60 graduates into the next chapter of their lives. The event started with an introduction of graduates by Senior Sponsor Macy Istre. Friends and family of the graduates were welcomed by Class President Keelie Arceneaux. Mallory Lyon then delivered her valedictorian speech and received the Valedictorian Award from Ashley Lutyhe. Lutyhe present- ed the Salutatorian Award to Ava Hall. Honor graduates were then recognized by Lutyhe. They were Mallory Lyon, Ava Hall, Kirsten Thibodeaux, Sophir Broussard, Jalea Prudhomme, Gabrielle Sellers, Keelie Arceneaux, Isabelle Chapman, Addison Abshire, Zachary Conner, Ayden Leblanc, Aaliyah Theriot, Layla McDaniel, Alayah Hornsby, Mathias Jones, Peyton Noe, Logan Brown, Ajai Ceballos, Rocco Leone and Kyra Landry.
Lake Arthur High School
WELSH — The Welsh Board of Aldermen approved the rezoning of Naebers Street to residential mixed, mainly to accommodate the growing community.
— A bill that would put the clamps on diversity, equity, and inclusion in state government was approved by a House Committee on Thursday despite objections by Democrats.
The Jennings Police Department made several notable arrests over the last two weeks that included charges ranging from sex offenses to battery and drug possession.
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