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WELSH — The Town of Welsh was forced to temporarily scrap a project to reinforce the lift stations around the town during emergencies when it was discovered some of the bidding companies were not qualified.

LAKE ARTHUR -- A recent repair to the town's water well is expected to save energy and extend the system’s lifespan, after an unexpected problem led to system upgrades.

WELSH — An upset resident here approached officials for help in solving the problem of the annual Carnival parade interfering with church services.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is intensifying efforts to choke off cartels’ financial networks, targeting the money launderers who are increasingly relying on cryptocurrency to move drug proceeds from the U.S. to Mexico. The cases of four defendants recently sent from Mexico to the U.S. for prosecution provide a glimpse into shadowy money laundering networks that keep the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and other violent groups in business pumping drugs into American communities. Indictments have been filed in Kentucky’s federal court. The prosecutions underscore the Justice Department’s efforts to turn up the pressure on cartels and stay ahead of their evolving and sophisticated tactics to launder massive drug proceeds across the border without detection.

Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series featuring the Jennings Police Department. In the first entry, Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes takes a look at 2025, which focused on growing the department and accomplishing greater statistical improvements. In part two, which will publish Wednesday, Feb. 11, Semmes will highlight more improvements and share exciting goals for the coming year.

New truck stop developments in Lacassine and Welsh are set to bring in an additional 2% economic development district (EDD) sales tax revenue to help boost Jeff Davis Parish infrastructure improvements, as the facilities have recently started operations.