Jennings woman arrested, fired for domestic abuse
A sheriff’s deputy in a neighboring parish found herself behind bars and without employment after being charged with domestic abuse.
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Residents reminded of power outage
Officials are reminding residents and businesses in certain areas in the City of Jennings to prepare to have their electrical service disrupted this weekend.
LA residents join giant multi-garage sale event
LAKE ARTHUR — One Lake Arthur resident decided to take an idea and run with it after planning a garage sale to pass on a growing collection of never-used items. She has since turned her idea into a giant event with different garage/ yard sales happening simultaneously throughout the town. Resident Sherry Womack said she decided to invite others to join her in an community garage sale day with individual garage sale stops that received great feedback.
Property considerations discussed
Jeff Davis Parish School Board Ward II members discussed proper protocols for deeming and selling any excess assets the district owns.
Broussard wets feet with presentation of first legislative bills
Newly-elected District 37 Louisiana State Rep. Reese “Skip” Broussard got his feet wet during the recent legislative session, introducing two new bills including House Bill 692 and 1059.
Opening DAY
Hathaway Little League kicked off its season by hosting its opening HLL Family Day over the weekend, with several teams playing games on three separate fields. With over 200 players, ages 3-12, the day was filled with plenty of fun on the diamond.
Still Turning Up
Founder’s Park in downtown Jennings will be rocking from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday and the community is invited to join the party.
Road closure announced
State officials with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recently announced the closure of all lanes on La. 26 between Academy Avenue and West Academy Avenue in Jennings from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Motorists are asked to detour the area using U.S. 90 or La. 3055.
House approves $47 billion state budget proposal
Budget hallmarks include accelerating investments in education, paying off state debt and creating better-paying jobs
Dobson highlighted for service
Jeff Davis Parish School Board member Malon Dobson was awarded a gift from Louisiana School Board Association Executive Director Dr. Janet Pope for his many decades of service to the parish school system.
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