— The Louisiana Public Service Commission postponed a vote on a proposal that would have halted the state’s energy efficiency program, a policy requiring utility companies to help customers reduce electricity usage.
(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.)
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation late Thursday that bars cities and communities from deciding whether to add the mineral to their water systems. Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Utah lawmakers who pushed for a ban said putting fluoride in water was too expensive.
WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt. Americans’ spending rebounded in February after a fall last month and incomes increased. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that consumer prices increased 2.5% in February from a year earlier, matching January’s annual pace. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, prices rose 2.8% compared with a year ago, higher than January’s figure of 2.7%. Inflation remains a top economic concern for most Americans, even as it has fallen sharply from its 2022 peak.
Beginning Tuesday, music lovers will gather in downtown Jennings for some toe-tapping tunes during the weekly concert series, Turn It Up Tuesday.
Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney Lauren Heinen recently announced an update in the case of an Iowa man who assaulted a Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol sergeant and attempted to steal his unit.
The Lake Arthur library community garden is in full bloom with vegetables and herbs growing among the many garden boxes.
The Jeff Davis Parish School Board Special Services Department and the JDP Special Education Advisory Council held an informative event for parents, guardians and community stakeholders to learn more about the Individualized Education Plan earlier this week.
Collaborates locally
Jennings Police Department Lt. Benjamin Matte, Mayor Henry Guinn, Clerk Chad Crochet and Assistant Payroll Clerk Tori Lopez were presented awards earlier this week for going above and beyond with safety training through Risk Management Inc.
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