Elton to adopt golf cart regulations, fees
ELTON — Town officials have introduced a new ordinance regulating golf cart operations within town limits, opting to align local rules with existing state law while also proposing a local registration fee.
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LOUISIANA RARE EARTH PLANT WINS $67 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT
(The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $67 million in funding to ElementUSA and its partner the Colorado School of Mines for the construction and operation of a demonstration plant designed to extract and process rare earth elements from alumina tailings stored at the Atalco Alumina refinery near New Orleans.
Officials approve temporarily removing restrictions for events
WELSH — Town officials have agreed to temporarily lift public alcohol consumption restrictions for several events scheduled at local parks in June. The Welsh Board of Aldermen and Mayor Karl Arceneaux were asked to consider suspending open-container restrictions for the Hathaway High School Alumni Tournament and Juneteenth festivities.
Landry looks to take $168M from schools to pay for teacher raises
(The Center Square) — Gov. Jeff Landry is seeking to cut $168 million from Louisiana’s public school funding formula to pay for one-time stipends for teachers and school support staff, arguing the state’s education system has enough money but has failed to prioritize classroom employees.
Legislative session ends with key energy bills stalled
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana regular legislative session concluded Monday with two major energy-related bills stranded on the chamber floors without ever being called for votes. One of those bills, House Bill 509, sponsored by Rep.
Out-of-this-world eats can be found at Rocket Drive Inn
If you’re searching for the best burger this side of the galaxy — from Acadiana all the way to Texas — set your coordinates for Rocket Drive Inn in Jennings. Once you arrive, the question isn’t “What’s good to eat?” It’s “How am I supposed to choose from all these delicious options?”
Debit card surcharge ban heads to governor
A bill aimed at protecting Louisiana consumers from debit card surcharges is headed to the governor’s desk after winning approval from both chambers of the Legislature. Senate Bill 254 by District 12 Sen.
Sheriff’s office arrests local man on drug possession
WELSH — Parish law enforcement made a drug bust this week that resulted in the seizure of illegal narcotics and a substantial amount of money. On June 2, members of the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office Specialized Tactical Investigative Narcotics Group utilized the JDSO Specialized Tactics and Training Unit, along with patrol deputies, to execute a narcotics search warrant at a residence located in Welsh.
An Afternoon with FRIENDS
An Afternoon with FRIENDS
Regional housing study seeks Jeff Davis Parish participation
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury is considering whether to contribute funding toward a proposed regional housing study designed to examine workforce housing needs, future growth opportunities and development challenges across Southwest Louisiana.
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