WELSH — For area high school students hoping to make fond memories at prom or feel confident at a job interview, two Jeff Davis Parish residents have made it their mission to make it happen by opening the Formal Closet. The project by Lou Roberie and Leann Guinn, both of Welsh, recently opened a boutique-styled closet space providing area youth with the opportunity to borrow formal wear at no cost.
Parish Administrator for Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury Ben Boudreaux recently addressed the new JDP Economic Development Commission (EDC) on matters he said are vital for parish growth and development.
ROANOKE — Residents who grew up in the Roanoke area will soon have an opportunity to catch up with childhood friends and loved ones for a weekend of food, fun and fellowship.
LACASSINE — Lacassine High School softball and baseball players finally have a place to call home after the school’s much-awaited sports fields opened to students this week.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he'll be meeting with billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk at the Pentagon to discuss “innovation, efficiencies & smarter production.” Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency have played an integral role in the Trump administration’s push to dramatically reduce the size of the government. Musk has faced intense blowback from some lawmakers and voters for his chainsaw-wielding approach to laying off workers and slashing programs, although the Republican president’s supporters have hailed it.
— The Louisiana Department of Education received approval this week for recipients of the Education Excellence Fund to spend a total of $23.4 million for the fiscal year 2024-2025.
Lawsuit rejected by Louisiana Supreme Court
Residents, young and old, are invited to a hands-on, unique experience happening in Jennings this weekend.
ELTON — The Town of Elton is working to get back on track with audits that were not prepared and submitted as far back as 2022.
A new Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission charter was solidified recently, with the swearing in of new board members representing the JDP Police Jury and Town of Lake Arthur. The EDC board will be comprised of three members appointed by the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury, three appointed by the City of Jennings and one member each appointed by the towns of Welsh and Lake Arthur. The JDP Tourist Commission voted for the new charter arrangement that removes them from the EDC, becoming a standalone entity.
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