Election results announced
Jeff Davis Parish voters hit the polls on Saturday to cast their ballots in favor of various items, including constitutional amendments and millage renewals, along with an alderman runoff.
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Veterans home pond restocked
The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home recently received a donation of 5,000 blue gill and 700 bass fish to restock the small lake adorning the landscape in front of the home.
LA Christmas parade, festivities roll out
LAKE ARTHUR — The Town of Lake Arthur is kicking off many Christmas festivities this week. The showcase of Christmas fun starts with the annual Hall of Trees, now open to the public through Dec. 27. Residents can stop by to see the Town Hall decked with Christmas décor thanks to donations by area businesses and individuals. On Thursday, Dec. 12, city officials will judge local Christmas set-ups during the Yard and Tree Decorating contest. The annual Christmas Parade and a full day of Christmas fun takes place Saturday, Dec. 14.
Doland gets probation in fatal hit and run trial
A Lake Arthur man learned his fate this week from charges stemming from a 2022 fatal hitand- run crash that took the life of 73-year-old Jerry W. Hughes.
Santa Sighting
Santa Sighting
Transition Expo held
Jeff Davis Parish School Board Special Services Department recently held the third annual Transition Expo to help students and their families plan for life after graduation.
Outages planned
Jeff Davis Electric Co-op is planning a scheduled power outage starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The outage will last approximately six hours and includes the Charlie, Manchester and Hacket substations.
Varsity club to hold gumbo and potato salad cook-off
LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur High School Varsity Club is challenging all gumbo and potato salad chefs to a cook-off starting at 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Lake Arthur Pavilion during the town’s annual Christmas festivities.
FFA PUBLIC SPEAKING NIGHT
FFA PUBLIC SPEAKING NIGHT
Legislators ensure higher education will see continued funding
(The Center Square) — As Louisiana voters prepare to decide on a constitutional rewrite of Article VII in March, legislators are grappling with its potential impact on funding for early childhood education and higher education.
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