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A highly anticipated parish-wide animal shelter will now be moving into the construction phase following the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury’s unanimous approval of the low bid on the project.

A new pavilion is expected to be built in the first quarter of next year, providing a gathering space and protection from the elements in the center of Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings.

WELSH — Due to the rainy weather in the area this past Saturday, the Town of Welsh made the decision to reschedule their Christmas event.

(The Center Square) — The U.S. oil industry broke another production record this year, averaging 13.4 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil in August, according to a new U.S. Energy Information Agency report. The majority of production is coming from the Permian Basin in West Texas and southeast New Mexico, the report notes.

(The Center Square) — After years on the endangered species list, black bears will once again be hunted in Sportsman's Paradise.

More reforms needed to protect Louisiana families, businesses