LAKE ARTHUR — A much needed wastewater improvement project that stalled last month after failing to attract any bids is moving forward. The board of aldermen received three proposals at their recent council meeting for electrical upgrades on the town’s sewer lift stations.
CROWLEY — Agricultural producers interested in putting drone technology to work in the field will have an opportunity to learn about its growing applications during the 2026 Southwest Louisiana Ag Drone Conference later this month.
A lifelong Jennings resident, educator, community volunteer and healthcare executive has announced her candidacy for the Jeff Davis Parish School Board, District 3, in the Nov. 3 election.
A recent property tax appeal before the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury uncovered a much larger dispute involving decades-old property records, questions over past double assessments and conflicting parcel information that property owners say they have spent months trying to unravel. Chris and Angela Lehman appeared before the Police Jury as it convened as the parish Board of Review to consider appeals of 2026 property assessments.
LAKE ARTHUR — Lifelong Lake Arthur resident, local business owner and community volunteer Sammy LeJeune is running for a seat on the Lake Arthur Town Council in the Nov. 3 election. LeJeune, a 2004 graduate of Lake Arthur High School, said her deep roots in the community and years of involvement in local organizations have helped shape her desire to serve her hometown. “Lake Arthur has always been home, and I am proud to have the opportunity to give back to the community that has shaped my life,” LeJeune said.
LAKE ARTHUR — After dedicating 23 years to the parish public school system, Brant Smith is seeking election to the Jeff Davis Parish School Board, District 2, bringing extensive experience in education, school leadership, facility management and district operations.
Two sets of royals were crowned over the weekend when Elton High and Lake Arthur High schools held their annual Homecoming festivities. Representing the Lake Arthur Tigers were King Gabe Turner and Queen Alivia Hornsby, while Elton Indians Makelin Lemoine and Kaya Francis were chosen to hold the royal titles..
— A Louisiana Republican senator is calling for the cancellation of a planned livestream of the Fort Hood shooter's execution, saying it would turn justice into public entertainment. State Sen.
The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery will be repaving its driveway from Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 15-17, 2026. During this time, the roadway will be closed to all vehicle traffic. Visitors who plan to visit the cemetery will need to park at the Veterans Home and take the sidewalks to the cemetery.
Fresh off a thrilling, hardfought 36-31 victory over DeRidder, the Jennings Bulldogs (4-2, 3-0) look to extend their unblemished district record when they travel to face the Westlake Rams (1-5, 0-2) this Thursday night. Armed with a lethal, “pound-the-rock” ground game led by senior quarterback Chris Ned, Head Coach Bret Fuselier’s Bulldogs enter the Week 7 matchup carrying immense momentum and an appetite to maintain their top spot in 3A District 3. Meanwhile, a hungry Westlake squad aims to defend its home turf and orchestrate a massive mid-season turnaround by playing spoiler against their physical, longtime district rivals.
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