Esports takes over parish
A local elementary school was abuzz on Saturday with competitors and fans for the newest sporting event sweeping the parish.
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City corrects issues after LDH violation notice
The City of Jennings has promptly corrected a list of deficiencies noted by the state health department, including broken manhole covers and pipes.
RFPs move forward for landfill, gas operators
The Jeff Davis Parish Landfill Commission is moving forward preparing requests for proposals for new landfill and methane gas contracts. Current contracts will expire in the summer of 2027 with landfill operator Republic Services and methane gas renewable energy operators Moreau Energy. Meanwhile, the commission is preparing for landfill expansion.
A new sheriff in town
Morvant takes on role for day
Pre-K registration continues
With the end of the school year right around the corner, parents who have children eligible for pre-K are asked to register their students now for the 2026-27 academic year that begins in August.
Abandoned pit bulls put down after attacking biker
ROANOKE — A dog attack incident in the Roanoke area resulted in injuries to an elderly man riding his bike Sunday evening. The attack resulted in two dogs being euthanized.
ART IN THE PARK
Vendors lined Lake Arthur Park during Saturday’s Art in the Park event, where more than 40 booths offered handmade goods, food and specialty items along the lakefront. John Johnson also performed throughout the day as visitors shopped, relaxed and sampled dishes from cook-off competitors, including jambalaya, pastalaya and pork tongue in gravy under the pavilion. Locals and visitors alike browsed booths, enjoyed favorites like crab bomb sandwiches and Cajun egg rolls, and picked up new artwork during the free annual event held beneath the park’s cooling oak trees.
Decision on $1B I-49 connector route expected this fall
(The Center Square) — Federal officials are expected to decide this year where the Interstate 49 Inner City Connector, plagued by local opposition and escalating costs, will be constructed in Shreveport.
Turn it Up
The community is invited to keep the party going for the next installment of the free concert series Turn It Up Tuesday.
Men at work
Crews with the Department of Transportation and Development recently installed a new overhead railroad signal on La. 26 in Jennings. Now, motorists will have enhanced visibility when a train is passing through the city.
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