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Conversations surrounding funding, collaboration and long-term planning took center stage during recent meetings of the Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission and Economic Development Commission, as local leaders weighed how best to build on growing momentum across the parish.

Officials here are considering joining a multi-parish program aimed at cutting through the red tape often surrounding adjudicated property, allowing the land to be developed more quickly.

As discussions over funding, office space and long-term planning continue across Jeff Davis Parish, the Economic Development Commission is also weighing its role in maintaining momentum alongside tourism and chamber efforts. The EDC is navigating many of the same questions facing the Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission — including funding stability, office space and long-term collaboration — as leaders work to sustain growing momentum across the parish.

(The Center Square) — Lawmakers will not fund the teacher stipends should Louisiana voters reject Amendment 3 this weekend, meaning teachers could lose out on an extra $2,000 a year.

City officials approved changes to the water plant expansion project currently underway in Jennings.

Parish officials are preparing for the spring closed-party primary election this weekend. Jeff Davis Parish Registrar of Voters Joann Blair and her staff encourage the community to hit the polls on Saturday.