December 2023

Blood donations needed during holiday

An area blood center is seeking parish residents to help save lives by giving the gift of life through blood donation this holiday season.

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Elton issues partial boil advisory

ELTON — Due to a leak on Mayor Marcantel Street earlier this week, the south side of U.S. 190, including First, Second and Lezina streets are under a boil advisory until further notice.

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Parish library donates books, boosts school library

The Jeff Davis Parish Library recently donated over 20 boxes of books to the James Ward Center for Excellence (JWCE) to help get their new library off the ground and boost the amount of reading materials available to students.

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Jennings claims JDP win over Lacassine, 55-33

IOWA – The Jennings Lady Bulldogs and Lacassine Lady Cardinals tied into a Jeff Davis Parish clash this weekend at the Iowa Mallett Builders Tournament on Saturday. The Lady Dogs broke open a tight contest in the second half to ultimately claim a 55-33 win over the Lady Cards. With the win, Jennings improved to 9-5 overall, while Lacassine fell to 11-10. The contest was tied at 18-18 at the intermission, however Jennings went on to outscore Lacassine 37-15 in the second half to earn their 22-point win. Niyah Breaux had the hot hand for the Dogs by scorching the nets for 19 points, 14 coming in the third quarter alone.

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ZAM continues holiday tradition

Jeff Davis Arts Council (JADC), in conjunction with the Zigler Art Museum (ZAM) and Jeff Davis Arts and Technology Center, will be holding an opportunity for local families to enjoy a holiday-themed event this week. Ahead of the upcoming holiday, JDAC is holding its annual Christmas ornament event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from now until Friday, Dec. 22 at the Arts and Technology Center, located at 137 North Main St. This activity is free and each participant will have the opportunity to create two Christmas ornaments. It allows children to assist with decorating the center and have a keepsake to decorate at home, according to ZAM employee Jannie Crochet.

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Christmas Jamboree

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Recall election moves forward

ELTON — Despite the efforts of the mayor here to halt the second recall petition against her, the governor has called for a special election in the spring.

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LA begins new trash pick-up schedule

LAKE ARTHUR — The town recently adopted a new trash pickup schedule and officials would like to remind residents of the new guidelines to ensure pick-up goes smoothly.