(The Center Square) — A well yielding “high-quality” oil discovered off the Louisiana coast in the Gulf of America by a partnership of three international energy companies should boost the state’s tax revenues for coastal restoration beginning as early as 2027.
— Louisiana spent at least $92.7 million on residential behavioral health services for 1,004 foster children during fiscal years 2023 through 2025, or about $92,000 per child according to a new state auditor's report.
Jennings welcomed the short takeoff and landing flying event
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a two-part series where the Jeff Davis Parish Registrar of Voters explains the importance of voter affiliation and the effect it will have on the May 16 election. This story delves into ways residents can check and change their affiliation. The second part, which will be published in the Friday, April 17, edition of Jennings Daily News, will explain how the ballots will look for each voting party.
Rejects increase for aldermen
Some Jennings residents and businesses should make preparations now to have their electricity service disrupted soon so officials can make necessary substation upgrades.
The Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission is getting set to kickoff Love the Boot week in partnership with Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The group is teaming up with JDP Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Commission directors to host a “Clean-up Jeff Davis Day.”
ELTON — Parish residents are invited to spend a day of family fun while learning about and supporting area youth in the agriculture community.
LAKE ARTHUR — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced a full road closure of La. 14 on the Third Street portion in Lake Arthur, beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, April 13, through 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 14.
WELSH — Officials here are looking to continue the momentum of upgrades and projects throughout the Town of Welsh The Welsh Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Karl Arceneaux to enter into a contract with Ready Power LLC to provide generators through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. HMGP is a federal program administered at the state level to provide funding to implement hazard mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate risks and damages after a natural disaster.
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