Police jury water project moves forward
Boudreaux shares trip highlights for additional infrastructure
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Mayor explores future road projects
Travelers on Racca Road and 11th Street in Jennings may find some relief from traffic congestion after Mayor Henry Guinn announced plans to widen the roadway and add a turning lane.
EDC director gives progress report on DC Mardi Gras trip to capitol
Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission Director Cesilee Oliver recently travelled to Washington D.C. with a group of parish and state leaders for the annual Mardi Gras celebration. The event provided an opportunity to meet with Louisiana representatives on the federal level. The group also included USDA Louisiana Rural Director Troy Romero, Police Jury President Butch LaFargue, Jury Parish Administrator Ben Boudreaux and Chamber of Commerce Director Jeanne Boudreaux, who were given opportunities to present various challenges the parish is facing, along with areas for economic and infrastructure development in the parish that Louisiana delegates can help assist with funding.
DA announces recent convictions
The Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney’s Office recently announced several notable convictions for drug possession and distribution, evading police and stolen items.
Happy Valentine's Day
The Jeff Davis Parish Republican Women and the Louisiana State University Eunice Student Nurses Association distributed Valentine’s Day cards to local veterans at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home as an annual way of showing appreciation for their service. The cards are handmade by local elementary students.
Be My Valentine
Each holiday, Jeff Davis Parish School Board Special Services Department Supervisor Jeremy Fuselier, along with special education teachers throughout the parish, selects students to tap into their artistic side and create holiday- themed cards. This year’s Valentine’s card was created by Fenton Elementary School thirdgrader Kendrick P.
POLICE REPORT
(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.)
HOMELAND SECURITY SHUTDOWN STARTING THIS WEEKEND
(AP) — Another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend. Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to expire Saturday as lawmakers debate new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda. The White House has been negotiating with the Democrats, but the two sides failed to reach a deal by the deadline. Unlike the record 43-day shutdown last fall, the closures will be narrowly confined, as only agencies that are part of Homeland Security will be affected. Still some federal workers could begin to miss paychecks and services like airport screening could be affected if the shutdown drags on for weeks.
U.S. SENDING ITS LARGEST AIRCRAFT CARRIER TO MIDDLE EAST
(AP) — The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity. It comes as U.S. President Donald Trump considers whether to take possible military action against Iran. The move, first reported by The New York Times, will put two carriers and their accompanying warships in the region as Trump increases pressure on Iran to make a deal over its nuclear program.
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