June 2023

JDLC cares for its residents and community

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Since 1965, Jeff Davis Living Center family has made it their business to take care of your loved ones. The nursing and rehab facility offers a wide variety of services to residents in their care, including medical services, nursing care, mental health care, therapy and rehab services, medical support services and dietary services, along with activities that support their four main goals.

LA takes steps toward clearing blighted properties

LAKE ARTHUR — Officials here have taken the next step towards minimizing blighted properties in Lake Arthur by retaining assistance in the grant application process.

Elton officials approve new ticket program

ELTON — The town council voted to approve a new program for ticketing speeders that will benefit officers, as well as the community.

JDSB office damaged by fire

A fire was reported in the roof and attic of the Jeff Davis Parish School Board office at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday.

OALH rededicates hospital chapel

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OALH rededicates hospital chapel

Open container law lifted for specific events

WELSH — Officials voted to lift open container laws for certain events being held in the Town of Welsh during this week’s meeting.

Town of Welsh employees receive pay increase

WELSH — Employees of the Town of Welsh will be receiving a pay increase effective June 23, as well as a couple of additional paid holidays.

Everything is coming up

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Everything is coming up

Court seeks compromise to preserve preventive health insurance mandates

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal appeals court judges are seeking compromise on whether government requirements that health insurance include coverage for HIV prevention, cancer screenings and some other types of preventive care can be maintained while a legal battle over the mandates plays out.

House advances lifting expenditure limit

BATON ROUGE – Today, the Louisiana House of Representatives took a necessary step towards supporting teachers and law enforcement by voting in favor of lifting the expenditure limit (SCR 3).