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Those seeking permits may see a change in fees as the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury Ordinance Committee recently discussed preliminary changes to fees and other ordinance operations.

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is joining forces with the Louisiana Supreme Court and the governor’s Office to tackle the growing issue of truancy and chronic absenteeism in the state’s K-12 schools.

OBERLIN — In a packed room at a recent Allen Parish Police Jury meeting, residents heard from Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries representatives, along with seismic exploration company Paragon Geophysical and oil and gas company Occidental Petroleum Corporation, known as Oxy.

Parish schools are participating in a fundamental skills day this week to promote student inclusion. Jeff Davis Parish School Board is partnering with Special Olympics Louisiana to bring a little friendly competition to parish students in grades pre-K through second.