February 2022

Civil Defense hospital rate plan outlined

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Sawmill owner looks for increased business

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WELSH RAIL STATION

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WELSH RAIL STATION is pictured here in 1947. Photo courtesy of Jennings Carnegie Library

WOMEN NAMED NEW PARISHES JUST FORMED

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Fire Prevention and Clean-Up Day set for Tuesday, Oct. 5

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DOTD TO CLOSE LANE FOR BRIDGE INSPECTION

The northbound lane of La. 97 on Bayou Nezpique Bridge, located at the Jeff Davis and Acadia parish line, will be closed Monday, Feb. 14 for routine bridge inspections by the state, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).

Deadline nears for forum questions

Tomorrow is the last day to submit questions to ask the candidates running for the seat of Jeff Davis District Attorney.

Program offers free tutoring, test prep, job search

Expanded hours and new features have been added to a service that helps to take some pressure off parents this school year when it comes to doing homework.

‘ We are a work in progress’

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(Editor’s note: The following story is the first in a series this month dedicated to highlighting African American public servants from Jeff Davis Parish. For Black History Month, each Sunday during the month of February, an elected official will be featured for their accomplishments and dedication to serving the public, unity and fair representation in government.)

VIEW FROM ABOVE

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Lake Arthur was home to 1,602 residents in 1930 when this aerial view was captured. The old high school and gymnasium can be seen in the foreground. Courtesy of the State Library of Louisiana Historic Photograph Collection.