— Entergy Louisiana is seeking a generous tax break to help pay for new energy infrastructure tied to Meta’s $10 billion data center in the northeast portion of the state, filing for a property tax exemption worth an estimated $237 million over 10 years.
— Federal regulators have begun a study of the environmental effects of a largescale LNG export facility proposed by Louisiana-based Argent LNG for a site about 100 miles south of New Orleans at the Port of Fourchon, one of the world’s most active energy shipping hubs, a recent government filing shows.
— As a potential Jan. 30 government shutdown looms, the U.S. House plans to vote this week on the next batch of appropriations bills funding the federal government in fiscal year 2026.
A Jennings woman is behind bars this week, facing charges for third-degree feticide after overdosing and causing the death of her unborn baby.
The Jennings Police Department is addressing a new pack of late-night roaming dogs reported to have killed several cats recently, both pet and feral.
Reese “Skip” Broussard, a lifelong Southwest Louisiana resident and small business owner, is running for State Representative for Louisiana House District 37.
LAKE ARTHUR — The Town of Lake Arthur is seeing many infrastructure upgrades and changes as Mayor Sampson “Poncho” LeJeune, along with town aldermen, work to bring vital improvements to utilities, roads and property.
Parish schools are participating in a fundamental skills day this week to promote student inclusion. Jeff Davis Parish School Board is partnering with Special Olympics Louisiana to bring a little friendly competition to parish students in grades pre-K through second.
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A mourning wreath adorns the doors of the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury in remembrance of District 12 Police Juror Owen Cormier, who passed away this week after an illness. Elected in 2019, Cormier proudly served the residents of the Roanoke area.
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