Officials recently announced the launch of the Jeff Davis Parish Safe Streets Plan and invites the public to help shape a safer transportation network. The Safe Streets Plan is a community-driven effort to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on parish roadways for people walking, bicycling and driving. The plan is being developed with support from a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
(The Center Square) — Louisiana’s official revenue forecast was lowered by more than $200 million across two budget years Monday, forcing lawmakers to scale back spending plans for both the current fiscal year and the budget that begins July 1.
The Jeff Davis Council on Aging held its annual crawfish boil at the Lake Arthur Community Center. Parish seniors enjoyed good Cajun food, fun and friendship during the event.
The Jeff Davis Parish Fairgrounds Committee recently considered changes to the rental structure for the William E. Broussard Event Center, previously the Multipurpose Building, in effort to make pricing easier for the public to understand and for parish staff to manage.
Recent dog attacks across the parish have underscored what local officials say is an urgent public safety gap — and renewed calls to open the parish’s newly completed animal shelter.
Nestled in the heart of downtown and tucked into the bustling Jennings City Hall, the Zigler Art Museum stands as the community’s shining jewel for cultural immersion for residents of all ages.
Hathaway High School held its 85th commencement exercises on Friday, May 8, at Charles F. Groth Gymnasium, with 41 graduating Hornets taking the final flight of their high school careers.
James Ward Center for Excellence recently held its third graduation ceremony on Monday, May 11, in the school’s gymnasium, bidding adieu to 19 seniors.
The Jeff Davis Parish Fairground Committee is exploring a new selfservice payment system that would allow campers and event participants to reserve and pay for campsites or fairgrounds spaces using QR codes.
Residents have one more chance to catch the free concert series Turn It Up Tuesday when Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns take the stage at Founder’s Park from 6-8 p.m. on May 12.
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