ELTON — Residents and local business owners are invited to a meeting tonight to discuss options for keeping the town’s recreational area open without imposing a financial burden on an already cash-strapped municipal budget.
Artisans, crafters and krewes are being sought for this year’s Mardi Gras celebration in downtown Jennings.
The Jeff Davis Parish LSU AgCenter is hosting recertification training for private pesticide applicators. Those with certification cards expiring in 2026 will have the opportunity to gain recertification as attendance to one of the upcoming training sessions is required to keep certification cards current, according to Extension Agent Kim Landry.
The Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission is getting requests to bring a popular birding event back to the parish. The birding industry is a worldwide draw for bird enthusiasts and presents great potential for showcasing the rich natural heritage of Louisiana’s southern landscape.
SWLA Regional Director Woody Daigle and Veteran Affairs Liaison to U.S. Senator John Kennedy was the guest speaker at the Jennings Rotary Club meeting recently.
(The Center Square) — The credit card program used by Louisiana's universities, health department and other state entities is due for an inspection, according to officials who cite high levels of governmental inefficiencies.
(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.)
Have you tossed plastic into a recycling bin recently? There’s a large chance that material won’t be recycled. That’s according to a new report, which finds that after decades of being touted as a solution to pollution, plastic recycling is not all it’s cracked up to be. The report also highlights the growing scientific consensus on the health risks and economic costs of plastic pollution.
Local resident Ms. Clark was the winner of the nativity set donated by Ronnie Collins during the Tupper General Store’s Christmas exhibit. Museum Director Kayla Gary said everyone at the museum was grateful to those who loaned their creches during the holiday season.
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