POWWOW PRIDE
Over the weekend, hundreds of Native American dancers competed in the 29th annual Coushatta Powwow. For the Grand Entry, a rhythmic march opened the competition where dancers dressed in full regalia claimed the grounds.
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Police Jury narrowly approves subdivision variance request
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury approved a variance request that will allow a subdivision to move forward with a 20-foot access strip instead of the 60 feet of road frontage generally required by parish regulations.
Juneteenth celebration planned
WELSH — Everyone is invited to attend the 18th Annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by Bethune and Richmond Park LTD this week. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery and the announcement of freedom to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865 — more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Local men recognized by American Legion
ALEXANDRIA — The American Legion Department of Louisiana recently held its 2026 State Convention in Alexandria. The statewide event brought together the American Legion Department of Louisiana delegation, the American Legion Auxiliary and several affiliated organizations.
Volunteers sought for Stars and Stripes event
The Jennings Festival Association is seeking community members willing to donate their time to help with the upcoming holiday celebration. City Events Coordinator Sam Onellion is looking for volunteers ages 16 and older to assist with the Stars and Stripes celebration on Friday, July 3.
New Louisiana law directs courts toward equal physical custody
(The Center Square) — Louisiana courts will begin operating under a stronger presumption of equal parenting time when a new child custody law takes effect Aug. 1.
Summer camp assistance applications available
LAKE CHARLES — United Way Southwest Louisiana is now accepting applications for its Summer Camp Assistance Program, which helps eligible families offset the cost of camp participation for their children.
Enhanced enforcement initiative, public reporting hold litter violators accountable
BATON ROUGE — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful recently announced more than 50 litter citations have been issued across Louisiana as a result of reports submitted through the state’s litter reporting efforts, demonstrating the success of enhanced enforcement measures and increased public participation in the fight against litter.
Electric line goes down
Jennings Police Department and Jennings Fire Department responded to La Rumba on Thursday after a Coke delivery truck hit a low-lying powerline. Emergency personnel secured the area, allowing work crews to remove the line from the vehicle. No injuries were reported.
POLICE REPORT
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