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(The Center Square) — In what is likely his final address to the nation of the year, President Donald Trump touted what he said were his accomplishments, and previewed some policies to come in the new year.

The Jeff Davis Parish Landfill Commission will see a new chairman next year as long-time board member Terry Duhon is retiring his position as City of Jennings representative.

In efforts to continue upgrading safety measures at schools in the district, the Jeff Davis Parish School Board approved a grant to upgrade the camera security system at James Ward Center for Excellence.

With Christmas and the big jolly red-faced fellow almost on everyone’s doorstep or chimney, Jennings Fire Prevention Officer Joshua Sonnier shared fire safety tips to help residents from living out a scene from their favorite Christmas-horror movie.

ELTON — Despite Christmas looking a little different this holiday season due to the cancellation of the annual parade, Elton officials organized an event to keep the magic alive for area families.

— A federal judge in Baton Rouge has blocked a Louisiana age-verification law for social media, ruling that it violates the First Amendment and is too vague to enforce.

(The Center Square) — A national conservative nonprofit will launch a new television advertisement advocating for President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce healthcare costs through price transparency, arguing that patients need clearer information about medical care costs.