Fri, 09/11/2026 - 5:18am
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WELSH — The Welsh Police Department is adding a motorcycle to its fleet as Chief Marcus Crochet looks for another tool officers can use for traffic enforcement and patrol throughout the town. Crochet discussed the department’s plans for the motorcycle, explaining officers will be able to use it in a variety of situations, particularly for traffic enforcement and patrol in residential areas.
The Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission addressed an unexpected question surrounding upcoming board appointments Tuesday while also receiving updates on state funding, Fall Fest preparations and staffing.
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury approved a controversial rezoning request Wednesday that will allow Solugen Inc. to move forward with plans for a chemical storage and loading facility along Oilfield Road near Welsh.
(The Center Square) — Twentyfive years after the Islamic terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, victims’ family members are sharing how they’ve turned their grief into positive action. They are also still calling for accountability, transparency and justice as two 9/11 court cases are ongoing.
WELSH — Parish residents are invited to come out for an evening of bingo, good food, fellowship and family fun while helping support the local church community. St.
Community
When I told a casual friend/former hairdresser that my dog had just been “put to sleep,” she reached over without hesitation and hugged my neck in a genuine expression of concern. “I am so sorry,” she said.
The accordion will be playing, the dance floor will be open and the Cajun Family Chapter is inviting everyone to come pass a good time at its latest celebration of South Louisiana music and culture. The Cajun Family Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association will host Dax Faulk et Les Vieilles Âmes from 7-10 p.m.
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Knights of Columbus 2012 recently met to discuss business, including honoring members of the organization. Grand Knight Mason LeJeune awarded Daniel Stretcher with Knight of the Month, while Preston and Janet Doucet received the Family of the Month distinction.
September, which is National Piano Month, is an opportunity to explore a wider range of music, build your skills and discover new ways to express yourself through playing. Here are a few ways to celebrate this month and beyond:
Sports
WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds will be looking to move to 2-0 Friday night when they host the Opelousas Catholic Vikings in a non-district battle. The Vikings are fresh off a win over the Breaux Bridge Tigers, while the Hounds posted a strong win over Abbeville last week.
ELTON — After an impressive opening week 55-7 victory over the Basile Bearcats, the 1-0 Elton Indians now set their sights on the 1-0 Vinton Lions in a game that is shaping up to be plain old smash-mouth football.
This Friday night, the 0-1 Bulldogs of Jennings will travel to Eunice seeking to put last week’s loss to Church Point behind them, as they take on the 1-0 Bobcats of Eunice High. The Bulldogs lost to Bears last Friday night by a score of 24-8, in a game where Jennings struggled to get their offense on track for most of the game.
ELTON — It was the “Battle of the Bayou,” and the winner got bragging rights for 2026. It was the first game of the season, with the winner getting a 1-0 start.
ALEXANDRIA — The Lake Arthur Tigers overcame a sluggish start and a host of penalties to gain win number one of the season with a 41-12 victory over the Menard Eagles here Friday night. “Things just didn’t go our way in the first half,” commented Tiger Head Coach Cody Gueringer.
Editorial
Many hospitals are destabilizing small businesses across America by exploiting a littleknown federal charity care program to drive healthcare costs up. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was supposed to help safety-net hospitals serve vulnerable patients by letting them buy prescription medicines at a discount.
ELTON — The Elton Town Council approved a new golf cart ordinance that brings the town's regulations into compliance with Louisiana law and sets local registration fees, following a detailed presentation by Town Attorney Michael Holmes. Holmes explained that the ordinance is based on Louisiana Revised Statute 32:299.4 and establishes the requirements for operating golf carts on public streets within the Town of Elton. Under the ordinance, golf cart owners must register their vehicles with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles if they intend to drive them on public roads. Operators must also provide proof of registration and liability insurance before receiving authorization from the town.
Ihave unpacked the suitcase. I have washed its contents and returned my clean clothes to closets and drawers.
As a legislator proudly representing Louisiana’s working coast in Terrebonne Parish, the impacts of lawsuit abuse continue to reverberate across not only my district, but the entire state.
The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture just released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, resetting the federal nutrition advice that shapes how Americans eat.
Obituaries
Margaret Myers Mallett, a devout Catholic, was the second of nine children born to Luke, Sr. and Mamie Kinney Myers on April 17, 1936 in Jennings in Jeff Davis Parish. As a teen, she cared for her maternal grandparents, Elvina and Leo Paul Kinney. After graduating from Jennings High School, she attended SLI (now UL Lafayette) where she met Joseph “Joe” Mallett also from Jeff Davis Parish. On August 4, 1956, they were one of the first couples married at the newly formed Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings, of which her family was a founding member. Margaret and Joe began their family in Welsh before moving to Baton Rouge for Joe’s work. In Baton Rouge, they were a founding family of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Upon moving to Wilson in East Feliciana Parish, they joined Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jackson where she was active with the Altar Guild and was affectionately known as the “Donut Lady”.
Mary Epperly passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Roanoke and resided in LaPlace.
Mary Epperly passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Roanoke and resided in LaPlace.
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