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Local couple to face jury for death of son

Sat, 07/11/2026 - 05:57

Adam Duhon, 44, and Jennifer Duhon, 43, are scheduled to appear in the 31st Judicial District Court this week following jury selection on Monday. The Duhons face second-degree murder charges in connection with the death of their son, Brogan, who died on Oct.

Arceneaux explains qualifying process, parameters for fall election

Sat, 07/11/2026 - 05:57

Qualifying for the Nov. 3 and Dec.

Three-year-old John Rossbreaux of Jennings enjoys petting a furry piglet as it roams the ranch setup filled with a variety of farm life. Daily News photo by D'Arcy Knight

Ranch Day

Sat, 07/11/2026 - 05:57

Ordinance Committee proposes subdivision rule changes

Sat, 07/11/2026 - 05:57

Jeff Davis Parish officials are proposing a series of updates to the parish’s subdivision ordinance aimed at closing development loopholes, strengthening drainage review and providing clearer standards for future residential growth. Members of the Police Jury Ordinance Committee unanimously recommended the revisions this week after discussing recurring issues encountered during recent subdivision reviews.

Oak Crossing donation ceremony builds momentum for parish animal shelter

Sat, 07/11/2026 - 05:57

A generous private donation, growing community partnerships and continued support from local leaders are helping move the Jeff Davis Parish Animal Shelter closer to opening its doors. Parish officials, elected leaders and community supporters gathered recently to celebrate a donation from Oak Crossing Foundation, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Oak Crossing Development that supports community initiatives throughout Southwest Louisiana.

Feds buy two immigration detention centers for $1.5 billion

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 05:29

(The Center Square) — Private prison operator CoreCivic has sold two Southern California immigration detention centers to the federal government for $1.5 billion. Under the deal, the U.S.

Republicans silent, Democrats irate at Iran ceasefire collapse

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 05:29

(The Center Square) — With military hostilities between the U.S. and Iran resuming only weeks after the nations signed a peace deal, Democrats in Congress are demanding that the Trump administration refrain from launching further unauthorized strikes.

Emma Trahan (left) and Ella Trahan lay the groundwork for their floral displays in the Creations with Kate Wild class. Wild will return to the summer workshop with new activities for junior high participants. File photos

Summer workshop registration underway

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 05:29

WELSH — Junior high students will have the opportunity to learn new skills, make friends and stay active this summer during a free workshop hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Welsh. The church’s annual Pass It On Junior High Workshop will be held July 20-22 from 4-6:30 p.m.

Amazon, STACK provide nearly $500K in grants to local projects

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 05:29

(The Center Square) — As part of their community outreach work, Amazon and STACK Infrastructure awarded 46 local projects with nearly $500,000 in grant money at an event held at Bossier City’s East Bank.

Louisiana to tie tutoring vendor pay to student results

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 05:29

(The Center Square) — Louisiana is changing how tutoring companies are paid under one of the state’s main academic recovery programs, requiring contracts to tie part of vendor compensation to whether students actually improve.