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(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.)
WELSH — The Welsh Board of Aldermen agreed to give a property owner an additional 90 days to continue repairs on a structure that has been under consideration for condemnation for the past five years.
(The Center Square) — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier subpoenaed former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday as part of an investigation into whether Fauci improperly used his position for personal gain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One year after taking the helm of Jeff Davis Parish Tourism, Director Carter Prejean says the parish is gaining momentum by combining new events, expanded marketing efforts and partnerships with local businesses to attract visitors and encourage them to stay longer. Prejean recently provided Police Jurors with a one-year update, highlighting new tourism initiatives, growing attendance at parish events and increased visibility.
(The Center Square) — Homeowners in 18 Louisiana fire districts could get lower property insurance premiums after their communities earned improved fire protection ratings during the first half of 2026, according to the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
Community
Jeff Davis Electric Co-op won the Safety Trophy Award for the best safety record amongst cooperatives in the State of Louisiana for the 2025-2026 ALEC calendar year at the recent Association of Louisiana Cooperatives meeting in Baton Rouge. The award is based on the cooperative’s incident plus severity rate. Those rates consider man-hours worked, non-loss-time accidents, lost or restricted accidents, number of lost days, number of restricted days, miles driven, vehicle accidents and occupational illnesses. This trophy is a representation of every little win JDEC has each day, according to Director of Safety and Member Services Ben Hetzel.
For many small business owners, contractors, and freelancers, owning a business is a rewarding step toward independence that offers flexibility, control, and opportunity to build towards their dreams. However, their business finances and personal finances can sometimes become closely connected.
4-H Jeff Davis Parish 4-H enrollment is now open. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States.
Calendar Guidelines Items for Community Calendar must be submitted during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. Events run in the order of their posted dates and ONLY AS SPACE ALLOWS.
1 package maple bacon 1/2 pound fresh string beans, washed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon rosemary salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 package A Little Homestyle Ranch Microwave Ready Kit On stovetop, cook bacon until crispy, reserving 1/4 cup bacon grease. Crumble bacon and set aside.
Sports
Area youth attend football camp this week led by Jennings High School coaches. The young athletes learned skills to help build their football strengths and capabilities..
The 33rd Jennings High School Alumni Tournament took place over the weekend, bringing back JHS graduates from years past to go head-to-head in softball play. Players and family members of the combined classes from 2003-06 celebrate their championship win in the tournament. The 2003-06 team — three-peat alumni tourney champions — scored five runs in their last at bat to win 8-5 over the Class of 2025.
The Lake Arthur 14U baseball team recently represented their hometown in the Zone Tournament. They were the first team in the program’s history to win a game in this tournament. Lake Arthur beat Capital City from Austin Texas, coming out in the top eight teams in the zone. Lake Arthur played two pool play games and two bracket games.
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
Ivy 'John' Gary, 79, of Jennings passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Charles on July 11, 2026. He was born on Aug.
Dwayne “Durwood” Lewis, 69, of Jennings, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family members on Thursday, July 23, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. Visitation was held on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings beginning at 3 p.m.
Dr. Don Louis Ivey, 90, loving husband of Cynthia Stagg Ivey, passed away peacefully at the family home on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Published in Jennings Daily News July 19, 2026 A memorial gathering will be held on Monday July 20, 2026 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Karen Guidry Jenkins, a member of the Jefferson Davis High School graduating class of 1968, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. Services will be held in Orange, Texas, on Saturday, July 11, 2026..
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