The Chicos de Barrio tour bus made an unexpected pit stop in Jennings on Thursday due to mechanical issues. The band was on the way to a show in Duluth, Ga., when they had to pull over. Chicos de Barrio was formed in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico in the mid-90s and plays tropical-style Latin music.
(The Center Square) — Legislation proposing criminal charges for undocumented immigrants entering Louisiana has passed a committee in the House of Representatives.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., has been appointed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Advisory Council SubcommitteeonPlanning for Animal Welfare. This Council will advise the FEMA Administrator on all matters related to emergency management and animal welfare.
Louisiana’s lawmakers are working tirelessly to write our comeback story and revive our economy. Meanwhile, the Biden administration’s January decision to hit pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects has been a major setback for our state’s economy and job market.
The Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission proudly took the Clean Biz Pledge in honor of Keep Louisiana Beautiful Love the Boot Week and spent a day sprucing up the I-10 Oil and Gas Park. The group picked up litter around the park, which is home to their office building and the Gator Chateau.
(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)
I am pleased to share that Zesty zinnias (Zinnia elegans) have been named a Louisiana Super Plant for spring 2024. Zinnias are beloved flowers for the garden for their bright, cheerful colors and large flower heads on tall, single stalks. They are great for cut flower production or for just adding bright colors to the landscape. They bloom from late spring through the fall, providing an extended bloom period.
A two-phase project to replace, consolidate and upgrade street signs throughout the city will begin soon.
The airport district here is in good financial shape, according to the results of the entity’s annual audit.
The Jeff Davis Parish Library Bookmobile was at St. Lawrence Catholic Church recently, encouraging children to read and have fun with creative activities.
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