May 2023

Tigers rebound with 14-4 victory over Northwestern St.

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LSU bats pop four homers in win

Georgia's championship team declines White House invitation

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's national championship football team is declining an invitation to visit the White House.

City approves annexation for new dealership

The city is gearing up for significant economic growth thanks to the city council and the mayor’s efforts to expand services north of Interstate 10.

Last chance to learn hands on about crawfishing process

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Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission’s seasonal crawfish tours conclude this month for the year.

LA seeks residents for clearance grant

LAKE ARTHUR — Town officials are working to clean up blighted properties with help from government grants.

Take me home tonight

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These six scared kittens were picked up recently by Jennings Animal Shelter and in need of a forever home. Not just a landing spot for the canine strays of the city, the shelter also plays host to feline guests occasionally. Anyone wanting to adopt a cat or dog from the shelter can message Jennings, Louisiana Animal Shelter on Facebook.

Local genealogy group to hold meeting

A group of parish residents who discovered a passion for learning more about family and state history is hosting a special presentation.

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Sheriff: Louisiana man shot child playing hide and seek

Bill outlining school pronoun policies advances in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE (AP) — As the culture war over pronouns plays out in statehouses across the country, Republican lawmakers in the Louisiana House chamber advanced a bill Monday to the Senate that would require teachers to use a student's name and pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth.

LA garbage issues addressed

LAKE ARTHUR — Town officials are asking residents to be mindful when placing garbage at the road.