May 2023

Parish churches announce summer programs for youth

Jeff Davis Parish youth will have numerous choices when it comes to attending Vacation Bible School (VBS) for a fun-filled summer accented by religious education.

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Tigers to meet Tulane in NCAA Baton Rouge Regional Opener on Friday

The No. 5 National Seed marks LSU’s first appearance among the Top 8 seeds since 2017, when the Tigers were No. 4

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North Korea spy satellite launch fails as rocket falls into the sea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea's attempt to put its first spy satellite into space failed Wednesday in a setback to leader Kim Jong Un's push to boost his military capabilities as tensions with the United States and South Korea rise.

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Welsh man arrested for domestic battery

WELSH — Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) deputies recently responded to a call in Welsh that resulted in an arrest for battery.

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Mike Pence to launch campaign for president in Iowa June 7

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week, adding another candidate to the growing GOP field and putting him in direct competition with his former boss.