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(The Center Square) — Louisiana has received federal approval to use Medicaid funding for certain health services during the 60 days before eligible incarcerated individuals leave prison or jail, with an initial launch planned for early 2027.

ELTON — Cynthia Kay Hebert, known to many residents as “Sister Kay,” has announced her candidacy for mayor of Elton, citing financial recovery, public safety and infrastructure improvements as her priorities.

HATHAWAY — Zack Lopez is running for the Jeff Davis Parish School Board, citing his experience in leadership, financial management and community service. Lopez is a lifelong resident of Hathaway and graduated as valedictorian of Hathaway High School’s Class of 2009.

Karen Daniel Ancelet has announced her candidacy for District Judge, 31st Judicial District Court, Jeff Davis Parish. For Ancelet, the decision to run for district judge did not come lightly, but rather she feels called to serve the community that raised her and to give back to the citizens of Jeff Davis Parish.

Incumbent Judge Steve Gunnell is seeking reelection to the 31st Judicial District, having served as district judge in Jefferson Davis Parish for nearly 20 years. “During my tenure as your District Judge, I have worked hard to perform my duties with the utmost fairness and respect for everyone who has appeared in my court,” he said.

RV camping at the Jeff Davis Parish Fairgrounds will increase from $25 to $50 per night as the parish adjusts its rate to account for hotel/motel taxes that are now required to be remitted. The Police Jury approved the increase following a recommendation from its Fairgrounds Committee, with the new $50 nightly rate including the applicable hotel/motel tax rather than adding it separately to the advertised rental price.