January 2024

LA awarded $250,000 for demolition of dilapidated properties

LAKE ARTHUR — The town was recently awarded a grant of $250,000 to help demolish dilapidated properties throughout Lake Arthur.

Calling all brides

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It may be winter in Jeff Davis Parish, but spring is right around the corner, meaning wedding season will be here soon. Many brides are wrapping up major wedding planning this time of year before moving on to the last-minute final details. If this is you and you would like a chance to be featured in the 2024 Bridal section of the Jennings Daily News, please email your contact information to editor@jenningsdailynews.net or call 337-824-3011 by Friday, Jan. 12.

Linda Winegeart Carter

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JENNINGS — Funeral services for Ms. Linda Winegeart Carter, 69, of Jennings, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jennings with Pastor Eric Sonnier officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Josephine Simon

Funeral arrangements for Josephine Simon, 92, will be announced by Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.

Audit finds issues with Jeanerette City Marshall's office

(The Center Square) — The Jeanerette City Marshal struggled with financial oversight and reporting in 2021, from a late audit to issues with an automobile allowance to inadequate segregation of duties.

New Year’s baby, where are you?

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Jennings Daily News (JDN) is patiently awaiting the arrival of the first baby born in 2024. Once the new bundle of joy makes its entrance and all 10 fingers and 10 toes have been counted, mom or dad should come forward and identify the first baby of the new year.

Louisiana firefighters' pension fund rebounded slightly in 2023

(The Center Square) — According to a recent audit, the Louisiana Firefighters' Retirement System bounced back in 2023 following significant losses in 2022, primarily due to changes in the market.

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Court blocks Biden rule requiring E.R. doctors to perform abortions

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled against a Biden administration effort to require emergency room doctors to perform abortions, the latest step in an ongoing legal battle that could end up at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Speaker: Border security top priority for Congress in 2024

Congressional delegation to be briefed in Eagle Pass