News

Members from Jennings High, Lacassine High and Elton High schools FFA represented their chapters at the recent Jeff Davis Parish School Board meeting. Daily News photos by Erin Hargrave
Area FFA members share chapters’ accomplishments
FFA members from across the parish recently highlighted their chapters’ accomplishments, leadership experiences and agricultural programs while updating school officials on the work being done by students throughout the area.
Parish officials recommend full repayment in ITEP case
Jeff Davis Parish officials are recommending Metalplate Galvanizing repay the full amount of taxes associated with years in which the company did not meet the employment and payroll requirements of its Industrial Tax Exemption Program agreement.
REMINDER
The Jennings High School Homecoming parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept.
Veterans home seeks candy donations for annual Halloween tradition
The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home is calling on the community to help make Halloween a little sweeter for local veterans and children as preparations begin for its popular annual trick-or-treat celebration.
Louisiana congressional candidates clash over Trump, Iran, rising costs
(The Center Square) — Sharp partisan differences emerged among candidates for Louisiana’s open 5th Congressional District seat Monday, as Republicans and Democrats offered opposing views on inflation, the war with Iran and the role of the federal government.

Community

Caring for the Community , Caring for the Community , Submitted photos
Caring for the Community
Frank Thibodeaux Post 520 of the American Legion recently made a supportive donation for “God’s little children,” as Commander Don Hall stated, at Save the Children Head Start in Jennings. On hand to deliver the supplies were Hall, First Commander Antoine Lewis and Chaplain Clinton Perry.
Vice President Madison Kershaw (top, from left), junior member Danica Young, junior member Dustina Young, President Debbie Hebert, Sergeant at Arms Terry LaFleur, junior member Madilyn Kershaw (bottom, from left) and junior member Michael Kershaw serve up the floats. Submitted photos , James O. Hall Post 19 American Legion Auxiliary officers Sergeant at Arms Terry LaFleur (from left), Chaplain Ella Williams, Secretary-Treasurer Lenor Thibodeaux, President Debbie Hebert and Past District President Mary Henry.
Auxiliary Action
James O. Hall Post 19 American Legion Auxiliary in Jennings recently installed their new officers, including Sergeant at Arms Terry LaFleur, Chaplain Ella Williams, Secretary-Treasurer Lenor Thibodeaux, President Debbie Hebert, Past District President Mary Henry, Vice President Madison Kershaw and Historian Desirie Young.
PAINT PARTY , PAINT PARTY , PAINT PARTY , PAINT PARTY , Daily News photos by Wayne Bergeaux
PAINT PARTY
Our Lady Help of Christians Ladies Altar Society recently held a paint party fundraiser at the Jeff Davis Arts and Technology Center. The funds were raised to help purchase items needed for Catholic mass.
Area first responders received the gift , Area first responders received the gift , Area first responders received the gift of a meal for their hard work of serving and protecting the community. Over 350 plates were prepared and delivered by Matthews Funeral Home and Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home for emergency response personnel.
Area first responders received the gift
Area first responders received the gift
Dear Readers
Dear Readers
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.

Sports

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Indians claim success on road
MONTGOMERY — After a long trip north to Montgomery, the Elton Indians worked hard to earn their second win of the season. Trailing 40-30 late in the third quarter, the Indians scored 14 points, holding the Tigers scoreless in the fourth quarter to get their 44-40 win.
Elton to host DeQuincy
ELTON — The Elton Indians (1-1), coming off a thrilling 46-44 come from behind victory over Montgomery High last Thursday night, return home this week to face District 5-2A Tigers of DeQuincy. DeQuincy comes into the game with a 1-1 record.
Tigers move to 3-0 with big win over Iota
Tigers move to 3-0 with big win over Iota
LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Tigers remained unbeaten for the season with a 21-19 statement win over the Iota Bulldogs in a non-district battle here Friday night. The Tigers are now 3-0 for the season and have been impressive in all three wins. “I told the team all week that this was a statement game for us,” stated Tiger Head Coach Cody Gueringer. “We don’t want to be pretenders to a successful season. We want to put our stamp on the game that says we are not a JV team just looking to play out a season. We want to be that perennial team that is in the playoffs every season. Tonight we made the statement that we are here to stay.”
Jennings wins battle of the canines
Jennings wins battle of the canines
The Jennings Bulldogs used a tenacious mid-line running attack in the second half to pull away from the Welsh Greyhounds and earn a 48-28 win for their first victory of the season. The Bulldogs had just 67 yards rushing at intermission, but finished with 237 yards on the ground to gain the win. “We challenged our offensive line at halftime to do a better job of controlling the line of scrimmage and they responded in a big way,” commented Jennings Head Coach Brett Fuselier.
Special Olympics field day returns for fifth year
LAKE ARTHUR — The Jeff Davis Parish community will come together next week to celebrate inclusion, athletic achievement and school spirit as the Jeff Davis Parish School Board Special Services Department and Special Olympics Louisiana–Jeff Davis Parish hosts its fifth annual Fall Sports Field Day.

Editorial

America's small businesses can't afford 340B abuse
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 adopts golf cart ordinance aligned with state law
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.
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A vacation, in 50 words or less
Ihave unpacked the suitcase. I have washed its contents and returned my clean clothes to closets and drawers.
Louisiana lawsuit abuse costs taxpayers, jobs

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.

A rare reset in the new dietary guidelines — with more work ahead

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

Robert Courville
Robert Courville
After a brief illness, Robert Courville, 92, died on Sept. 13, 2026 at his home in Roanoke surrounded by his loving family.
Peggy Deaville
Peggy Deaville
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Roberta Jane Koll
Roberta Jane Koll
Sept. 10, 1934 — Sept.
Margaret Mallett
Margaret Mallett
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
Mary Epperly
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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