Two arrested for theft, cruelty
Jennings Police Department arrested two suspects on elderly abuse charges after it was discovered they were stealing from the victim and not caring for him.
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Donations needed for Langley Cemetery
BASILE — An area cemetery is in need of monetary donations and volunteers to keep the grounds maintained and caretakers are asking the public for help.
LA council discusses safety, growth, beautification
LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Town Council convened for its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 2, to discuss key community matters, including property demolitions, economic development and upcoming events, including the Love the Boot cleanup project.
Curtain Call
The Jeff Davis Arts Council’s A Chip Off the Old Block high school group gathers on stage at the Strand Theatre after their recent production, “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. The group will now have the summer off before kicking things off again in the fall.
Bergeron to turn it up
Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin Cajuns will take over Founder’s Park on Tuesday when the free concert series Turn it Up Tuesday returns for its second show.
Louisiana employment continues to rise for 47th consecutive month
(The Center Square) — Employment in Louisiana has not only shown a monthly rise but a yearly rise as the state enters its 47 consecutive months of employment growth.
Boudreaux builds conference table
Parish Administrator Ben Boudreaux displays separate pieces of the new folding police jury conference table built out of beautiful acacia wood. The pieces are built on rolling metal frames making the conference table easy to move and put together. The table, complete with polished police jury logos, was custom built by Boudreaux.
Lawmaker files bill proposing to double state's earned income tax credit
(The Center Square) — Rep. Matthew Willard, D-New Orleans, has filed a bill proposing to double the state's Earned Income Tax Credit for low- and moderate-income families.
Louisiana tort system contributing to poor social mobility
(The Center Square) — In a recent report by the Archbridge Institute, Louisiana ranked last among all 50 states in fostering social mobility, pointing to deep-rooted systemic issues that hinder upward economic movement.
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(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)
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