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(The Center Square) — As Mexican cartel drone incursions continue at the southwest border, federal agencies have implemented a temporary flight restriction (TFR) for all drone operators in the region.
(The Center Square) — With two weeks left until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump and his administration are hitting the campaign trail hard, shifting focus from some domestic issues to riots in Western Europe.
Due to arid conditions, a state of emergency has been proclaimed for Jeff Davis Parish, and officials have issued a parishwide burn ban to reduce the risk of wildfires. The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury filed the necessary paperwork, officially placing the parish under a burn ban.
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election began Tuesday, giving Jeff Davis Parish residents an opportunity to cast ballots in congressional and local races, while also deciding on 10 proposed constitutional amendments and local tax propositions.
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.”
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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.
Sports
WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds used a balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense to cruise past the Washington-Marion Chargin’ Indians here Friday night by the score of 56-13 in a nondistrict clash. The win pushed the Hounds to 6-1 for the season in the Homecoming affair.
ELTON — The stakes could not be much higher this Thursday night as the Elton Indians pack up and travel south to face off against the Grand Lake Hornets. Both squads carry identical 5-2 overall records into this highly anticipated Week 8 Class 1A matchup, transforming a standard district game into a premier battle for postseason positioning and neighborhood bragging rights.
The road to a District 3-3A championship passes directly through Beauregard Parish this week, setting the stage for a classic clash of styles under the Thursday night lights. Fresh off a dominant 48-7 victory over Westlake, the state-ranked Jennings Bulldogs (5-2, 3-0) put their unblemished district record on the line as they travel to face a physical and hungry South Beauregard Golden Knights (4-3, 2-2) squad celebrating Senior Night.
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.
Editorial
Dear Editor, We are being asked to approve a re-dedication of funds from the Parish Jail Tax Fund. I have asked questions online aimed at finances, and I get predictable responses with reassurance that there are checks and balances. In the video online, we hear about $300,000.00 allocated to operate the animal shelter. In fact, they picked up a private donation for that amount. On the tax proposition itself, the calculation is actually north of that, but I’ll stick with the $300,000 number in use. That comes to $25,000 per month for operating expenses. I see the law that allows the funds to be pulled from the jail fund; that is the one we are voting on.
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.
Obituaries
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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.
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