JWCE celebrates seniors’ success with ceremony
James Ward Center for Excellence recently held its third graduation ceremony on Monday, May 11, in the school’s gymnasium, bidding adieu to 19 seniors.
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Officials consider payment system for campsite rentals
The Jeff Davis Parish Fairground Committee is exploring a new selfservice payment system that would allow campers and event participants to reserve and pay for campsites or fairgrounds spaces using QR codes.
Last chance to turn up
Residents have one more chance to catch the free concert series Turn It Up Tuesday when Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns take the stage at Founder’s Park from 6-8 p.m. on May 12.
Court strikes down Trump's backup tariffs as unlawful
(The Center Square) — A federal trade court struck down President Donald Trump's latest global tariff on Thursday, ruling that the import taxes were unauthorized by law and ordering refunds for the businesses that brought the lawsuit.
Proposed ordinance to simplify building permit process for LA residents
LAKE ARTHUR — ─The town council recently introduced a proposed ordinance aimed at streamlining the building permit process for residents, eliminating the need to travel out of town to obtain permits.
POLICE REPORT
(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.)
Concerns addressed over derelict boats
LAKE ARTHUR ─— As concerns from residents grow, town officials continue working to address partially submerged and deteriorating boats under the bridge at the Mermentau River.
REGULATORS WEIGHING NEW RULES FOR DATA CENTERS, MAJOR POWER USERS
(The Center Square) — Louisiana regulators are grappling with how to power a wave of large scale industrial power users without shifting the cost onto existing customers, as demand for electricity surges alongside economic development efforts.
Parish weighs expansion of economic development districts
Jeff Davis Parish officials are considering whether to expand existing economic development districts in the Lacassine and Roanoke areas to include additional businesses and parcels near key interstate intersections.
Welsh officials table budget approval
Special meeting called
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