January 2024

Analysis: Residents from other states defending Texas as they did 190 years ago

(The Center Square) – As the battle between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and President Joe Biden continues over state sovereignty and Texas’ constitutional right to defend its border, the leaders and residents of 25 states have come to Texas’ aid, as others did from 22 states nearly 190 years ago.

JDSB approves committee requests

Jeff Davis School Board (JDSB) recently approved several finance committee requests concerning bid process and purchases.

Fenton audit reveals deficiencies

FENTON — Auditors from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLAO) recently released the results of a routine audit performed for the Village of Fenton for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Although healthy finances were reported, one material weakness and several deficiencies were revealed.

Valentine fundraiser set to fund youth mission trip

A local church is planning a Valentine’s Day dinner fundraiser to sponsor a mission trip for its youth group.

LSU’s athletic department posts $3.9M loss

(The Center Square) — Louisiana State University athletics lost about $3.9 million in 2023, despite a significant increase in revenues from football.

WIC is not a program to lose

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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which dates back to the 1960s, is a critical program offered to low-income residents throughout the state, including those in Jeff Davis Parish. With the increased cost to fund the program, the U.S. government has yet to come up with a resolution to sustain the program’s growth.

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Task force approves recommendations to lawmakers to fight maternal mortality

(The Center Square) — A legislative task force this week finalized recommendations for lawmakers on addressing the state’s high rates of maternal mortality and preterm births.

POLICE REPORT

(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)

Snow, ice and a big pot of gumbo

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