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Confused by nutrition labels? You’re not alone
(StatePoint) Shopping for groceries can be like navigating a maze: so many choices in every aisle, food packages covered in marketing claims and little direction on what is truly healthy and what isn’t. People want to make healthy choices for themselves and their families, but how can they when the information available to them can be so overwhelming?
Loving the Boot
Local groups and individuals, including Aidan Fontenot, 12, (clockwise, from left), a group of young Welsh residents, Maggie Broussard, 10, Holly Guillory (left) and Karlee Williams lent their time on Saturday to help eradicate litter from the streets of Welsh. Town officials sponsored the Clean Sweep event to coincide with Keep Louisiana Beautiful Love the Boot Week.
Council presented with partnership from Tribe
ELTON — The town council here met with representatives from the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana on Monday to discuss a partnership that would benefit both areas. The tribe is planning to financially assist the Town of Elton with a road project that would add safety features for both motorists and pedestrians.
Parish administrator candidate pool narrowed
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury held a special meeting Monday with the parish advisory committee to discuss recommendations for the new parish administrator position.
Drug take back event scheduled for Saturday
Parish residents will have the opportunity to responsibly dispose of unused and expired prescriptions this weekend thanks to local law enforcement. Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Drug Enforcement Administration, is holding National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. JDSO will be accepting prescription medication at its main office, located at 1530 U.S. 90 West in Jennings.
Elton library to present program on honeybees
ELTON — The Elton library is hosting a program about honeybees today, from 3:304:30 p.m., supporting Jeff Davis Ag in the Classroom by teaching youth about agriculture.
Lawmakers deferred bill that could decrease beer industry regulations
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana House Committee on Judiciary deferred a bill Thursday that would lessen regulatory burdens on the state's beer brewing industry.
Turn It Up Tuesday continues
Time is winding down for the free weekly concert series Turn It Up Tuesday, but area music lovers will still have another chance to gather on Tuesday, April 23 in downtown Jennings for some toe-tapping tunes. The live music event is presented by Jeff Davis Arts Council, which presents free concerts each spring and fall and this season’s series runs through May 7 at Founders Park in Jennings.
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