August 2023

Back-to-School Movie Night set for Saturday

Back-to-School Movie Night and school supply distribution will be held for the children of Jeff Davis Parish on Aug. 5.

New millage rates approved

LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Town Council unanimously voted to adopt an increase in rates on all taxable property to the previous year’s maximum at Wednesday’s meeting.

Medicaid Cards available on LA Wallet

Parish residents who are on Medicaid will now be able to have proof of insurance through a state-funded app.

Medicare event to be held in Elton

ELTON — Town officials here are partnering with other regional organizations to hold an informative class.

Community prayer service planned

The Jennings community is invited to attend a Community Prayer Service to be held at Union Baptist Church on Aug. 5 at 10 a.m.

EAGLES COUT PROJECT

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The Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home recently received a flag retirement box donated by Eagle Scout Joshua Hebert as part of his Eagle Scout Project. The child of a veteran, Hebert felt it was important to honor the resident veterans by donating his project to the home. The home is still trying to decide where to put the new flag retirement box but believe it will be located somewhere near the front door of the facility. 

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Items for Community Calendar must be submitted during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. Events run in the order of their posted dates and ONLY AS SPACE ALLOWS. Events more than two weeks away may not run until closer to the event. Community Calendar is offered as a public service bulletin for Jeff Davis Parish community and non-profit events. Send entries to editor@jenningsdailynews.net. To publicize your event in a specific format on a specific day or date, call 337-8243011 to speak to an advertising representative.

Utilities deposit increases in Welsh

In addition, to only cover the cost of materials, the prior $250 cost of a new water tap was adjusted to $700 for ¾-inch pipe and

Saints' Alvin Kamara excused from practice to meet with NFL commissioner Goodell

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METAIRIE (AP) — New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara was excused from practice on Wednesday so he could meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York to discuss a recently settled criminal case stemming from a February 2022 fight in Las Vegas.

Tigers primed for breakout 2023 season

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Daily News photos by Tresa Timpa