Fire station construction underway
ELTON – In April of last year, voters in Jeff Davis Parish Fire District No. 6 approved a $575,000 bond issue to go toward the construction of a new fire station for the area. Now that the facility is expected to be finished by the end of this year, District No. 6 Fire Chief John Richer said he wants it to be known that the new station will not only be accessible for firefighters but for the public as well.
“For the last 20 years this fire district has always been one that’s progressive,” said Richer. “The fire department personnel, our board and the Coushatta Tribe have always worked primarily to look after the people we serve.” »»
Fire station construction underway
ELTON – In April of last year, voters in Jeff Davis Parish Fire District No. 6 approved a $575,000 bond issue to go toward the construction of a new fire station for the area. Now that the facility is expected to be finished by the end of this year, District No. 6 Fire Chief John Richer said he wants it to be known that the new station will not only be accessible for firefighters but for the public as well.
“For the last 20 years this fire district has always been one that’s progressive,” said Richer. “The fire department personnel, our board and the Coushatta Tribe have always worked primarily to look after the people we serve.” »»
Seminar to offer free health screenings, medical information
For over 20 years, the LSU AgCenter has promoted healthy living with its annual Healthy Lifestyles Seminar.
Jeff Davis Parish County Agent Eddie Eskew said the seminar provides free, professional exams and screenings, in addition to up-to-date medical information for all ages. »»
Voters approve all three tax propositions
Jeff Davis Parish voters said ‘yes’ to all three tax propositions on Saturday’s ballot, but Welsh voters gave a firm ‘no’ to a proposition that would have changed the police chief’s position from an elected one to an appointed one.
According to unofficial results from the Jeff Davis Parish Clerk of Court’s Office and the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, only around 2,400 voters showed up for what will be the final July election in the state. »»
JDEC: Federal laws could increase prices
Federal mandates and initiatives to reduce carbon emissions will affect future electric rates, according to information shared at the Jeff Davis Electric Cooperative’s recent membership meeting on July 14 at the Jennings High School Cafetorium.
The event, which featured keynote speaker Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Dale Sittig, drew a crowd of over 600 people, including more than 375 registered (JDEC) members. Sitting started by praising the JDEC board for offers some of the most stable and economical electric rates in the region, and also praised the JDEC board for its effective leadership and remarkable recovery after Hurricane Rita. »»
