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Lifelong parish resident and local business owner Trisha Patterson is seeking an opportunity to serve her community as a member of the Jeff Davis Parish School Board. Patterson, 42, has announced her candidacy for the District 7 seat on the board, saying she hopes to bring the perspective of a parent, business owner and longtime community member to the position.

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ELTON — Mayor Mike Pierrotti has announced his candidacy for reelection as mayor of the Town of Elton in the Nov. 3 election. Pierrotti is asking voters for the opportunity to continue the progress made during his first term and, most importantly, finish what he started. Since stepping into the mayor’s office in May 2024, Pierrotti has focused on putting Elton on stronger financial and administrative footing while moving forward with projects designed to improve the town for its residents.

HATHAWAY — John Compton, a local rice and crawfish farmer with deep roots in the Hathaway community, has announced his candidacy for the District 8 seat on the Jeff Davis Parish School Board. Compton is a graduate of Hathaway High School and McNeese State University, where he earned bachelor’s degrees in agricultural business and animal science and a master’s degree in environmental and chemical sciences.

Students from throughout Jeff Davis Parish were given the opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges, the armed forces, trade businesses, medical professionals and financial assistance programs at Jennings High School. The juniors and seniors were able to discuss options available to them after graduation.

A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on the south side of Jennings in what police say appears to have been an accident. Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes said the accident occurred at approximately 8:51 p.m.