November 2023

Report: Louisiana lawmakers added five new boards and commissions in 2022

Dozens of these groups created by legislation haven't met since 2019

JDP gets all four teams in playoffs

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Jennings, Welsh set to host home contests

Two days of Faith, Fun and Fundraising

ELTON — St. Paul’s Catholic Church is set to host its much-anticipated Fall Bazaar, a festive two-day event aimed at supporting the church’s financial needs.

Deadline for Christmas assistance approaches

An area non-profit is still seeking residents who could use a little extra help with gifts for the upcoming holiday season until Thursday.

Delightful Dragonfly

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Daily News photo by Tresa Timpa

COA announces audit findings

Jeff Davis Council on Aging (COA) recently received a clean bill of health and no findings of noncompliance from Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLAO) for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023. The 45-page report on the entity’s financial health was completed by the publicly certified accounting firm Darnall, Sikes and Frederick, of Eunice.

Grant to benefit LA police dept.

LAKE ARTHUR — The town of Lake Arthur is set to receive a federally-funded grant that will benefit the police department, covering the cost of one police officer’s salary over the course of three years.

Eva Cormier

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JENNINGS — Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service celebrating the life of Eva Cormier on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at 10 a.m. with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the LeBlanc Cemetery.

JDSO beards it up for No-Shave November

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In a heartwarming initiative, the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) has committed to supporting the noble cause of pediatric cancer research by taking part in the “Beard It Up” campaign during “No-Shave November”.

New Money! LA Treasury Unclaimed Property receives $7.9 million in unclaimed tax refunds

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Program has added $7.9 million in uncashed state income tax refunds from the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR). These funds are available to be claimed now.