April 2023

BBB warns public of tech repair scam

The public is being warned about a scam that sends a fake invoice for a subscription to a technology repair service.

Real ID deadline set

State officials with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) are reminding residents to switch to REAL ID ahead of the federal compliance deadline.

JHS FFA to compete in state competition at LSU

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Local Future Farmers of America (FFA) students are making a name for themselves at the state level.

Free pet vaccination clinic offered in Fenton

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FENTON — A dedicated team of volunteers are returning to Jeff Davis Parish this weekend to offer vaccinations for dogs and cats free of charge.

Market on Main

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Shoppers from all over Southwest Louisiana descended on historic downtown Jennings for arts and crafts, food and more on Saturday during the Jennings Market on Main shopping event. The event was created as a way to breath new life into the downtown area as a community while offering area artists or business owners the opportunity to thrive.

Gerald George Granger

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Memorial services for Mr. Gerald George Granger, 82, of Jennings will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings.

Biden visits Mississippi town ravaged by deadly tornado

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday is visiting a Mississippi town ravaged by a deadly tornado, even as a new series of severe storms threatens to rip across the Midwest and the South.

La. parishes among top in US for population loss

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Four of Louisiana’s parishes were among the top 10 counties in the U.S. with the largest percentage of population loss in 2022, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

LAHS Announces 2023-2024 Junior High Cheerleaders

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Lake Arthur High School Coach and Sponsor Kendalyn Hebert recently announced the junior high cheer team for the 2023-2024 school year. Tryouts were held Sunday, March 26 and 16 girls made the team, including seventh graders (top row, from left) Brookelynn Gary, Sophie Hayes, Rhylee Istre, Kinley Theriot, Ellie Hebert, Emalyn O’Blanc, Brynlee Orgeron, Lizee Guidry, Kaydence Larry, Phoebe Weekly. Eighth graders included (bottom row, from left) Ella Istre, Lexie Price, Bella Dugas, Kennedy Fontenot, Mia Palfrey and Jillian NoeManagers (not pictured) chosen for eighth grade were Karissa Landry and Aubrey Guinn and Sofia Fermin will be the seventh grade manager.

Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face New York indictment

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will be arraigned Tuesday after his indictment in New York City, court officials said Friday, his formal surrender and arrest presenting the historic, shocking scene of a former U.S. commander in chief forced to stand before a judge.