July 2020

Inquiry sought into JDP agencies

A nonprofit that advocates for criminal justice reform asked the U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday to open a civil rights investigation into law enforcement in southwestern Louisiana, citing a long history of misconduct.

Board still mapping plans for school year

Jeff Davis Parish school officials are working to create a plan that would allow elementary students to return to in-class instruction full-time this fall while older students would still adhere to an A/B schedule.

COVID Testing Continues

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As the number of reported cases across the state increases, the Louisiana National Guard continues to administer free COVID tests for parish residents. Another opportunity for testing will be offered from 8-11 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, at the Jeff Davis Parish Fairgrounds’ multi-purpose building.

PJ sets new speed limits on rural roads

The Jeff Davis Police Jury made several speed limit changes at their regular meeting on Wednesday.

Polls open for primary election voting Saturday

The Presidential Preference Primary election is set for Saturday.

Know the difference in our past and our present

There is no doubt that the history of Jeff Davis Parish law enforcement has been plagued with dirty cops and scandals. Plenty of individuals made a mockery of the badge. It’s an uncomfortable history no one can simply dismiss as the usual “bad apple” scenario.

Trump’s lawsuit building the case for discrediting the election

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Credit Donald Trump with this much: When he finds a riff, he sticks with it.

With Trump, bypass media coverage and judge for yourself

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That much news coverage is biased against President Trump goes without saying. But every now and then there comes an episode of bias so egregious that it deserves attention. The coverage of the president’s July 3 speech at Mount Rushmore is one of those episodes.

Trump to US schools: Reopen or lose federal funds

(AP) - Determined to reopen America’s schools despite coronavirus worries, President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to hold back federal money if school districts don’t bring their students back in the fall. He complained that his own public health officials’ safety guidelines are impractical and too expensive.

‘A hot mess’: Americans face testing delays as virus surges

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With a cough and shortness of breath, it took Austin, Texas, resident Sam Lee three tries to get a COVID-19 test.