Welsh firefighter honored
WELSH — The Welsh Fire Department recently honored one of its own for his dedication to the community for almost four decades.
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Police Jury approves ordinance updates on farm exemptions
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury recently approved changes to the ordinance definition of a farm for exemption consideration, agriculture sale limitations and building inspection exemptions.
Improvements continue at local cemetery
Residents will continue to see improvements at Greenwood Cemetery, including a completed pavilion, paved driveway and expansion of burial sites.
Fourth annual Santa jamboree slated for Sunday
Area children are invited to a special event this weekend to celebrate the Christmas season in an exceptional way.
Oil, gas lease sale starts new era in Gulf energy production
— Auction of oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of America for the first time since 2023 was held Wednesday in New Orleans, marking a key milestone in the Trump administration’s effort to unleash energy production in federal waters.
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(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.)
Library board approves budget
The Jeff Davis Parish Library Board of Control voted this week on a proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
Tourism commission transitions grants, expands sponsorships
To expand marketing and advertising efforts related to local events and activities, the Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission recently approved transitioning their annual grant applications to sponsorship applications.
Road expansion planning continues
The City of Jennings has been working on a project extending Fred and Ruth B. Zigler Memorial Drive since Mayor Henry Guinn announced the project in December 2023, and thanks to the council, the city is one step closer to making it a reality.
Police Jury approves rezoning of 500-acre plot
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury unanimously approved a rezoning request by T.O. Allen Estate for a large plot of land in the Lacassine area.
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