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“…I hear babies crying, I watch them grow… They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know... And I think to myself, what a wonderful world” Louis Armstrong’s famous opus always brought a smile to my face and made me feel a little nostalgic.
ELTON — The Elton Town Council approved submitting its overdue 2024 audit to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office after the auditor outlined its findings and financial status. The audit covers the year ended Dec.
(The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers are expected to have an additional $565 million to spend on debt payments, infrastructure improvements and other one-time expenses after state officials reported a projected budget surplus Thursday.
LAKE ARTHUR — Plans for a new church, funding for police, fire and recreation improvements and the sale of unused town property were among several items moving forward during the board of aldermen’s October meeting.
(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.)

Community

District 9 school board member Charles Bruchhaus was recently honored at Elton High School for his dedication to the parish school system. For over two decades, Bruchhaus has dedicated his service on the Jeff Davis Parish School Board, representing the children, families, teachers and schools of Elton, according to EHS Principal Amy Gobert. “Throughout his years of service, he has remained committed to advocating for the needs of our students and supporting the continued growth and success of our schools,” she said. “His 24 years of dedication reflect a deep commitment to education and to the families he proudly represents. Mr. Bruchhaus served as honorary captain and did the coin toss at the Homecoming game. Our EHS family thanks Mr. Brucchaus for his many years of faithful service and his continued investment in the future of our children.”
As the Greyhounds prepared for the Homecoming battle on the football field, Welsh High School held a little competition of their own. Students from each grade created works of art on windows throughout the town. The community was able to vote on which window was the best. Pictured here are the WHS junior and senior classes in action.
Principal’s List: Semira Alexander, Elodie Boudreaux, Eva Broussard, Luke Crader, Tatum Crader, Willow Hargrave, Isaiah Hendry, Calum Meyer, Tucker Sloane, Madeline Steele, Anna Thibodeaux, Stella Thibodeaux, Wyatt Thibodeaux, Wyatt Ardoin, Zoe Hilliard, Rhorie McKnight, Maverick Comeaux, Tyron Larry Jr., Oli Parker, Ella West, Misha Kibodeaux, Maxwell Noeske, Joshua Broussard and Evelyn LeLeux.
“Come to church with me,” my 91-year-old aunt always encourages when I’m visiting for the weekend. Oftentimes, our travel schedule prevents my attendance but this past weekend, I told her on Friday, “Yes,” and there wasn’t an event of national or international prominence which could have allowed me to change my mind.
Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , Fair Festivities , The Jeff Davis Parish Fair parade rolled down the streets of Jennings on Friday, filled with floats, cheer squads, dance groups, marching bands, queens and more from throughout the area. Crowds gathered to cheer them on or catch candy and trinkets. Daily News photos by Erin Hargrave
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Sports

Foo F acts Foo Fact of the Game: The DeRidder at Jennings game was a tale of two halves. The first half was a defensive struggle as the Dragons led 10-6.
WESTLAKE — An opportunistic, ball-hawking defense stole the show under the Thursday night lights as the Jennings Bulldogs converted three explosive defensive turnovers into touchdowns to completely dismantle the Westlake Rams in a lopsided 48-7 blowout. What was anticipated to be a grueling District 3-3A road test quickly transformed into an absolute showcase of defensive dominance, as the Bulldogs’ relentless pressure forced the Rams into costly mistakes early and often. Jennings capitalized on every single miscue, flipping momentum in the blink of an eye with a pair of stunning picksixes and a scoop-and-score that left the home crowd stunned. By the time the offense tacked on its own explosive contributions to secure the 41-point rout, the Bulldogs had firmly cemented their status as a premier force in the district, utilizing total dominance in all three phases of the game to cruise to victory.
ELTON — The Oakdale Warriors shocked the Elton Indians with a thrilling 28-24 upset on Thursday night, delivering a historic milestone for their program. Coming into the Week 7 non-district matchup as heavy underdogs, the struggling 1-5 Warriors disrupted the dominant 5-1 Indians on their home turf. The hard-fought victory not only snapped Oakdale’s fourgame losing streak but also marked the momentous 100th career coaching win for Oakdale Head Coach Kevin Bertrand.
LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Tigers kept their winning momentum going this week when they nabbed a shutout win over Kinder. “We worked all week on preparing our team for whatever they might encounter tonight,” stated Lake Arthur Head Coach Cody Gueringer.
WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds opened action in District 7-2A last week with a big win over rival Kinder to move to 5-1 for the season and 1-0 in league play. This week the Hounds will step away from district play to host the Washington-Marion Chargin’ Indians for their Homecoming contest.

Editorial

The children were young when I stood before their breakfast trays and recited, “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” There was silence. They stared at me and then at each other.
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.

Obituaries

Jacob William “Billy” White II passed away at his residence in Jennings on Oct. 3, 2026 at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Julie Brunt White (2008) and survived by his second wife of 11 years, Cecilia Arnaudet White, sharing a special bond with both.
Published in Jennings Daily News October 14, 2026 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at 11 a.m.
After a brief illness, Robert Courville, 92, died on Sept. 13, 2026 at his home in Roanoke surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Sept. 10, 1934 — Sept.

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