December 2023

Library update moving forward

WELSH — The Jeff Davis Parish Library Board of Control discussed expansion of the McBurney Memorial Library in Welsh during a recent meeting.

Bulldogs rally to topple Delhi, 80-59

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Jennings moves to 6-2 with win

Lacassine, Elton schools to see improvements

Three parish schools will soon see many improvements after receiving the goahead from the Jeff Davis Parish School Board.

Police Jury creates new parish administrator position

Jeff Davis Parish Police Jurors recently met and discussed creating the position of parish administrator in Jeff Davis Parish.

Jennings Celebrates the Season

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Jennings Celebrates the Season

Sonnier named parish high school Student of the Year

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Jeff Davis Parish School Board (JDSB) recently announced the parish winners for its annual Student of the Year (SOTY) contest.

CBP suspending railroad crossings at two key international ports of entry in Texas

(The Center Square) – On Sunday night, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it was closing international railroad bridges at two major ports of entry in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, after a surge of over 4,000 people illegally entered over the last 48 hours.

Louisiana pension funds hold steady af ter rocky financial year

(The Center Square) – The Public Retirement Systems’ Actuarial Committee approved valuations for four of the state’s public employee retirement systems on Thursday, offering insight into performance in 2023.

Biden approval rating hits new low at 34%

(The Center Square) – Newly released polling data shows President Joe Biden's approval rating has hit a new low on the eve of 2024, when the president will seek a second term in the White House.

McNeese wins 74-72 over Louisiana

LAKE CHARLES (AP) — Shahada Wells had 18 points and Damian Richards Jr. hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds left and scored 17 to rally McNeese to a 74-72 victory over Louisiana on Sunday night.