May 2019

State’s anti-abortion constitutional language nears OK

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers took another step Tuesday in efforts to chip away at abortion rights, nearing final passage of a bill that would ask voters to rewrite

STATE BRIEFS

House votes for secrecy of execution drug supplier BATON ROUGE (AP) — House lawmakers have voted to shield the identity of the drug supplier for Louisiana’s executions. Republican Rep. Nicholas

Seven pounds of marijuana recovered in Welsh

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WELSH - A Lafayette man is currently in custody after police in Welsh discovered a street value of over $12,000 in marijuana along with a firearm in his vehicle during

JFD activities promote use of fire sprinklers

Home fires claim the lives of seven people each day. Home fire sprinklers can help eliminate these tragedies but a general unawareness of this technology has prevented the use of

Jeff Davis Parish Pride

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Choosing a pharmacy to handle your needs is as important as choosing your doctor. For more than two decades, Cassidy’s Pharmacy has been a drugstore known for its convenience, customer

Elton Housing Authority to merge with Kinder

ELTON - The Elton Housing Authority is merging with the Kinder Housing Authority in an effort to avoid having citizens displaced due to redispositioning of community programs by the U.S.

ARTWORK OF ALLY HILL

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Ally Hill’s artwork is greatly influenced by her surroundings and nature. She said she enjoys painting with brightly colored acrylic paints. Hill’s artwork will be on display at the Zigler

Welcome to the Chateau

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The new expansion of the Gator Chateau saw over 200 visitors within the first two hours of opening its doors to the public on Friday. Above, Scott and Judi Cormier of Atlanta, Ga., stopped by during a visit to Jennings. At right, Arianna Green and Claire Bienvenu of Jennings took time to hold a baby gator.

 

Jeff Davis Parish Pride

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Day or night, Bill’s Wrecker Service, Inc., provides dependable 24-hour towing service, gas, delivery and winching, as well as tire changes. Learn more about this Jennings business and other area establishments in Jennings Daily News’ PRIDE, a special supplemental section.

Robbery suspects arrested in Welsh

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WELSH - Three suspects are currently in custody in Welsh who are also believed to be responsible for a string of robberies in the surrounding areas over the last several weeks.

Early Sunday morning, Detective Matt Doucet said Welsh Police Department officers received a call in reference to a robbery in progress at the Valero located on North Adams Street near Interstate 10 in Welsh.