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17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer.
Water line replacement underway
LAKE ARTHUR — A project to replace waterlines in the town is finally underway after two years of planning.
Artistry in Motion
The Zigler Art Museum in historic downtown Jennings recently opened its newest exhibit – Artistry in Motion.
Parish landfill audit released
A recent state audit showed Jeff Davis Parish Sanitary Landfill Commission to have healthy finances and no major noncompliance issues in their financial statements.
Cormier arrested, charged with murder in infant’s death
A local mother is facing murder charges after her 10-month-old died from injuries she received from being left alone in a hot car.
Back-to-school dance comes to Jennings
Young people in grades fourth through eighth in Jennings and surrounding areas will have a chance to relax and have some fun this month with a back-toschool dance.
Summer feeding program workers honored
Jeff Davis Parish School Board Child Nutrition Department ended the summer on a high note after feeding almost 7,000 children while school was out of session.
Louisiana starts process to reorganize state's transportation agency
(The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers and Gov. Jeff Landry say the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is not completing transportation projects efficiently and a restructure could be in the offing.
Council, community discuss off-highway vehicle issues
The Jennings City Council opened the floor during their regular meeting to listen to concerns from residents about issues concerning children operating golf carts on city streets.
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