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Voter registration deadlines approach for June election

Parish residents who desire to vote in the June 27 Second Party Primary Election and are not currently registered have until today to do so in person or Saturday, June 6, to register on the GeauxVote app or by visiting voterportal.sos.la.gov/ VoterRegistration.
Children, including Ariana Gary (above) and Hattie Landry (below), veterans and families participate in the Memorial Day ceremony at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, where community members honored fallen service members while also remembering the late cemetery director Dwayne Guidry and his lasting commitment to preserving veterans’ legacies. Daily News photos by Darcy Knight

Youth honor fallen heroes on holiday

Families, veterans and community members gathered Monday at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery for a Memorial Day ceremony honoring the men and women who gave their lives in military service while also paying special tribute to the late cemetery director Dwayne Guidry.
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Because of the Brave

Through an event spearheaded by Army Veterans Chuck Abel and Kyle Todd, Welsh citizens and students placed flags at three local cemeteries. This well honored tradition is made possible by volunteers giving their time, along with the Rotary Club of Welsh for its donation of the flags, and the Town of Welsh for storing the poles when not in use.

Residents encouraged to cool off at state parks this summer

Louisiana State Parks recently kicked off the summer season with swimming pools opening statewide for Memorial Day weekend. Water playgrounds and designated beach swimming areas are also open, offering families fun and affordable ways to beat the summer heat. Pools, water playgrounds and beach swimming areas are now available to visitors and overnight guests at no additional charge.
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POLICE REPORT

(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.)
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Interesting facts about MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day is celebrated at the end of May each year to honor those who lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day, the origins of which can be traced to the aftermath of the American Civil War, holds deep historical significance, and the following are five interesting facts about the holiday.

Virtual summer school offered to parish students

School officials are offering support to students in need this summer with a program aimed at building success. Students who need to make up lost school credits will have an opportunity, as the Jeff Davis Parish School Board is holding its annual Virtual Summer School program.

Board accepts insurance rate renewals

The Jeff Davis Parish School Board accepted the new premiums on several insurance policies this week, realizing a savings of just over $214,000. Insurance Committee Chairman Blake Petry asked his fellow board members to consider the increased insurance rates for general, educator legal, law enforcement liabilities, along with cyber liability, employee dishonesty and crime, and automotive and fleet coverage.

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