June 2019

Cain influence still part of prison system

As the Cains go to prison, their punishment for the corruption they advanced in Louisiana’s insider-infested prison system shouldn’t be the end of the story. The scandal should be an

NFL teams up with NCAA for next round of safety improvements

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL’s top medical experts believe they can take the knowledge of college football physicians and trainers and the research from the NCAA to make football safer

At 103, ‘Hurricane’ Hawkins takes titles at US Senior Games

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — At 103, Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins has cemented her title as the oldest woman to compete on an American track after finishing the 50- and 100-meter dashes

LDWF seeks public help to monitor bats

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is in need of the public’s help to gather valuable information. The department is currently conducting bat colony monitoring in an effort

Welsh’s Hanley helps McNeese ladies win Rodeo National Championship

McNeese Rodeo captured two individual championships and one team championship at the 71st Annual College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming, held June 9-15, 2019. The women’s team, comprised

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Assailant, cyber coverage sought for schools

With campus violence and cyber attacks no longer uncommon to society, the Jeff Davis Parish School Board is looking to purchase insurance providing coverage related to both issues.

Lloyd’s of London offers comprehensive violent assailant coverage for $9,175 annually that provides up to $1 million in coverage overall for malicious physical attacks with a weapon and costs associated with response to any attack.

Fenton plans Fourth of July event, street dance

FENTON - The people of the village are looking forward to some summer fun. Organizers have planned two afternoon events at the pavilion for residents to enjoy.

“On Thursday, July 4, we will host a small fireworks display for the children to see. This will be our very first fireworks show,” said Village Clerk Krisi Boese. “We will serve burgers, hot dogs and other refreshments as well.”

Boese said they wanted to do something families and children can enjoy.

Elton rollover crash results in injuries

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A female driver was transported to a local hospital for injuries Tuesday morning after her vehicle rolled over during a crash on La. 26 just north of Elton. Fire Chief John Richer said his department responded to the scene and attended to the female until an ambulance arrived.

Superintendent recommends declining Sowela offer

Due to its size and needed repairs, the former Sowela building on North Main Street in Jennings will likely not be utilized by the parish school system.

The Jeff Davis Parish School Board in 2013 contributed $100,000 for the purchase of land on North Sherman Street where the current Sowela Morgan Smith Campus is located. At the time, Superintendent of Schools Kirk Credeur said, Sowela discussed donating the North Main Street campus to the Jeff Davis Parish School System once the new college was built.