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State collects $14.5M of $73M in Medicaid fraud restitution

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:23

(The Center Square) — Louisiana has secured more than $73 million in restitution orders tied to Medicaid fraud and related cases under Attorney General Liz Murrill, but only about $14.5 million has actually been collected.

POLICE REPORT

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:23

(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.)

Renewed call for constitutional amendment after SCOTUS ruling

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:23

(The Center Square) — After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment applies to children born in the U.S.

Matthews Funeral Home: Continuing a tradition of compassionate service while embracing families’ changing needs

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:23

For generations, families throughout Jeff Davis and Vermillion parishes, as well as the surrounding areas, have turned to Matthews Funeral Home during some of life’s most difficult moments. While the funeral home is now under new ownership, the commitment to serving families with dignity, compassion and respect remains at the heart of everything they do.

CURRENT DATA CENTER PROJECTS MAY BE EXEMPT FROM LOUISIANA RULE

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:23

(The Center Square) — Gov. Jeff Landry wants new taxpayer protections for data centers, but the largest projects already under construction will not have to follow them.

One-year-old Sonny Landry is all smiles as communities across the nation celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Sonny lives in Jennings with his parents Bailey and Kade Landry and sibling River. Daily News photo by Erin Hargrave

RED, WHITE & adorable

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:23

Local fourth grader Etta Landry proudly displays her work of art symbolizing what America means to her. The elementary student is the daughter of Ben and Amber Landry, the granddaughter of Tony and Sharon Comeaux, Todd and Sandy Landry and the great-granddaughter of Albert and Linda Wilson and Mary Landry, all of Jennings. Submitted photo

Local youth claims national honors

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:23

What started as a fun art project for 9-year-old Etta Landry has blossomed into a national honor. The Jennings homeschool fourth grader was recently named a 2026 America’s Field Trip award winner, earning recognition in the nationwide contest spon- sored by America250, the official organization established by Congress to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Drug Court approval expands addiction recovery

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:23

Jeff Davis Parish officials announced this week that the Louisiana Supreme Court has approved a Drug Court program for the 31st Judicial District, creating what prosecutors, judges and public defenders describe as a long-needed treatment option for individuals with chronic substance abuse issues who repeatedly cycle through the criminal justice system.

School supply drive aims to help parish students

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:23

A school supply drive is underway to help students across Jeff Davis Parish begin the new school year with the essential supplies they need to succeed in the classroom. Hosted by the Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney’s Office, the annual drive encourages residents, businesses and community organizations to donate school supplies and backpacks for local students.

Constitutional amendment highlights lesson in legislative process

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:23

One of the most memorable lessons District 37 Rep. Reese 'Skip' Broussard learned during his first legislative session came not from one of his own bills, but from a proposed constitutional amendment that failed twice before ultimately advancing to Louisiana voters.

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