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Smith brings 23 years of educational experience to District 2 race
Smith brings 23 years of educational experience to District 2 race
LAKE ARTHUR — After dedicating 23 years to the parish public school system, Brant Smith is seeking election to the Jeff Davis Parish School Board, District 2, bringing extensive experience in education, school leadership, facility management and district operations.
Sammy LeJeune
LeJeune seeks seat on Lake Arthur Town Council
LAKE ARTHUR — Lifelong Lake Arthur resident, local business owner and community volunteer Sammy LeJeune is running for a seat on the Lake Arthur Town Council in the Nov. 3 election. LeJeune, a 2004 graduate of Lake Arthur High School, said her deep roots in the community and years of involvement in local organizations have helped shape her desire to serve her hometown. “Lake Arthur has always been home, and I am proud to have the opportunity to give back to the community that has shaped my life,” LeJeune said.
Elisha Duhon
Duhon announces school board candidacy
A lifelong Jennings resident, educator, community volunteer and healthcare executive has announced her candidacy for the Jeff Davis Parish School Board, District 3, in the Nov. 3 election.
Scenes from last year’s Southwest Louisiana Ag Drone Conference, where producers, agricultural professionals and industry representatives gathered to learn about the latest advances in agricultural drone technology. Submitted photos
Ag drones to take flight at upcoming conference
CROWLEY — Agricultural producers interested in putting drone technology to work in the field will have an opportunity to learn about its growing applications during the 2026 Southwest Louisiana Ag Drone Conference later this month.
Property appeal reveals decades-old record dispute
A recent property tax appeal before the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury uncovered a much larger dispute involving decades-old property records, questions over past double assessments and conflicting parcel information that property owners say they have spent months trying to unravel. Chris and Angela Lehman appeared before the Police Jury as it convened as the parish Board of Review to consider appeals of 2026 property assessments.

Community

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FAIR PARADE WINNERS
Marching Unit – Band • First Place – Welsh High School • Second Place – Jennings High School Dance Group – Junior High • First Place - OLI Cheerleaders • Second Place – Lacassine Jr, Cheerleaders Dance Group – High School • First Place - Lacassine High Varsity Cheerleaders Bicycle • First Place – Kassidy Menard • Second Place - John Paul Fontenot Float/Truck and Trailer – Non School Group • First Place - Jeff Davis Living Center • Second Place - Daniel Sparks Float/Truck and Trailer – School • First Place - First Baptist Church • Second Place – Blazers 4-H.
TALENT SHOW WINNERS
Ages 5–7 Solo Winners First Place: Lorelei Meaux Second Place: Nicole Richard Third Place: Kalix Trimble Ages 8–10 Solo Winners First Place: Knox Lemoine Second Place: Owen Thompson Third Place: Iker Rivera Ages 11–13 Solo/Duet Winners First Place: Lydia Carter and Meredith Deaton Second Place: Hattie Landry and Grace Watkins Third Place: Levi Humble Ages 14–18 Solo/Duet Winners First Place: Hadlei Self Second Place: Hattie Landry Third Place: Mya Jordan Ages 19 and Over Solo Winners First Place: Breann Davis Second Place: Connie Dale Ages 11–13 Group Winners First Place: Welsh Roanoke Jr. High Cheer Team Second Place: WAR Jr.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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.

Sports

Elton to host struggling Oakdale
ELTON — The Elton Indians are gearing up for a highly anticipated non-district matchup on their home turf this Thursday as they host the Oakdale Warriors. The two programs head into the Week 7 contest moving in completely opposite directions.
Lake Arthur, Kinder clash in league showdown
LAKE ARTHUR — The game of the week will take place Thursday night from the confines of Jack Doland Stadium in Lake Arthur, as the unbeaten Tigers will host the Kinder Yellow Jackets in a key District 7-2A battle. The Yellow Jackets will carry an uncharacteristic 1-5 record into the contest and an 0-1 start in league play following their loss to Welsh last week.
Indians pull the win
ELTON — It was a game that featured a pair of 4-1 teams starting district play when the Elton Indians hosted the Merryville Panthers for Homecoming at Cleve Beard Stadium. As usual, the Indians were led by running back Makelin Lemoine with four rushing touchdowns. The Indians’ defense was able to stop the Panthers’ potent run game to give their alumni a dominating 46-6 Homecoming win.
Tigers blast Bearcats in Homecoming tilt
LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Tigers made short work of the visiting Basile Bearcats to open play in District 7-2A, as they claimed a 62-7 win. This one was over way before the end of the first half, as the hosts had a 55-0 lead going into intermission. The Tigers are a perfect 6-0 for the season and 1-0 in league play.
Greyhounds dominate Yellow Jackets
WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds had not beaten the Kinder Yellow Jackets since 2018. That changed Friday night, as the Hounds opened play in District 7-2A with a resounding 54-34 win over the Jackets. With the win, the Greyhounds move to 5-1 for the season and 1-0 in district action, while Kinder falls to 1-5 overall and 0-1 in league play.

Editorial

Columbus sailed the ocean blue; I still wade in shallow waters
Columbus sailed the ocean blue; I still wade in shallow waters
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.
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.

Obituaries

Shirley Guidry
Shirley Guidry
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.
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”.

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