June 2023

Fed keeps rates unchanged for first time in 15 months but signals two more potential hikes this year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation. But in a surprise move, the Fed signaled that it may raise rates twice more this year, beginning as soon as next month.

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LSU’s Skenes closing in on strikeout record as Tigers head to College World Series

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BATON ROUGE (AP) — When LSU clinched its first trip to the College World Series in six years, it gave 6-foot-6, 247-pound right-hander Paul Skenes a chance to break a major strikeout record that has stood for more than three decades.

Jones named Freshman All-American

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BATON ROUGE — LSU first baseman/designated hitter Jared Jones has received Second-Team Freshman All-America recognition from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

JPD assists in high speed chase

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Jennings Police Department participated in two separate reports of a stolen vehicle Tuesday, with both ending in arrests.

‘Jacob’s Law’ approved

Governor puts pen to HB 398

Daley's Grocery gets a new lease on life

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gets a new lease on life

LDOE offers new innovative dashboard

Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) recently launched an innovative tool to improve transparency and accountability within the state’s school system.

Offender check leads to arrest

Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) deputies recently arrested a Jennings man for being in violation of the sex offender statute.

JDSO seeks public’s assistance

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On Tuesday, May 2, Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) deputies were dispatched to North Frontage Road in reference to the theft of two small motorcycles.