The Jeff Davis Parish School Board and district officials plan to continue discussions this week on the best way to allocate the new sales tax stipends to school employees. Officials will discuss Thursday about how to distribute revenue from the parish’s new halfcent sales tax approved to provide additional compensation for school system employees.
A Jennings man was arrested Thursday after an alleged armed confrontation between occupants of two vehicles led to a crash and an overturned vehicle, according to the Jennings Police Department. Police responded Thursday afternoon, Sept.
Public records fee proposal remains under review The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury is moving forward with proposed regulations for tiny homes and new administrative fees for certain permitting exemptions, while a separate proposal involving fees for large or complex public records requests remains under review. Jurors recently accepted recommendations from the parish Ordinance Committee to establish definition and permitting requirements for tiny homes and add a $25 administrative fee for several permitting exemptions and corrections.
Ric Oustalet, Jr., a Jeff Davis Parish attorney with more than two decades of experience in the criminal justice system, has announced his candidacy for District Attorney of the 31st Judicial District, campaign officials confirmed.
LAKE ARTHUR — Tammy Broussard recently announced her candidacy for Lake Arthur Town Council, saying she hopes to continue the community service she has been involved in for decades by serving the citizens of Lake Arthur in an elected capacity.
The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Louisiana Hunter Education Class on Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26, providing area residents with an opportunity to obtain the knowledge and certification needed to hunt safely and responsibly.
ACADIA PARISH — Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two men wanted in connection with a home invasion investigation. According to the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, detectives are seeking 40-year-old Zerick Shephard and 47-yearold Scott Vincent. Both men are wanted for home invasion. Authorities describe Shephard as a Black male, approximately 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighing about 185 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His last known address was listed as 703 Martin Luther King St. in Welsh. Vincent is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His last known address was listed as 111 Gerald Ct. in Evangeline. Anyone who has information about the whereabouts of either suspect is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish at 337-789-TIPS or submit a tip through the P3 app. Officials say callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest. “Be the difference,” AP Sheriff K.P. Gibson urged. Authorities remind the public that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Questions or information can be directed to APSO or any appropriate law enforcement agency.
— New Yorkers, Americans from across the country, and people from all over the world came to the World Trade Center memorial site this week, culminating in a memorial service Friday morning. All living former presidents – Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W.
— A Louisianabased natural gas storage company backed by international energy trading firm Mercuria has announced a $1.6 billion expansion of the Black Bayou salt dome and related infrastructure near about a dozen major LNG export facilities.
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