January 2024

LDAF to hold statewide microchipping event

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission will host its next saddle microchipping event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 1. This event will be held at the LSU AgCenter’s DeSoto Parish Extension Office, located at 10117 U.S. 171 in Grand Cane.

Barbecue fundraiser rescheduled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Jennings High School Class of 2026 barbecue fundraiser has been moved to Thursday, Feb. 8. Pick up will be at the high school, located at 2310 North Sherman St. in Jennings. Tickets are still available for $6 a piece and come with a barbecue burger and chips. All proceeds help fund prom and graduation activities.

Finance Committee accepts bid for LHS project

A project planned to construct baseball and softball fields for Lacassine High School (LHS) moved one step closer to beginning after Jeff Davis Parish School Board (JDSB) Finance Committee approved a $664,554.65 bid from Gunter Construction at Tuesday’s meeting.

Jennings man arrested in Pineville

PINEVILLE — The Pineville Police Department (PPD) responded to a call on Tuesday that led to a highspeed chase and the apprehension of a Jeff Davis Parish resident.

Working on the Railroad

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Working on the Railroad

Who was the aggressor? Vastly different views in retrial of man who killed ex-NFL star Smith in 2016

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nearly eight years after retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith was shot to death in a confrontation following a traffic crash, a long-awaited retrial got underway Tuesday for the man who pulled the trigger.

Sandbags available for parish residents

Jeff Davis Parish residents are being offered sandbags to protect against flooding from the heavy rains this week.

McCollum scores a season high 33 points as New Orleans Pelicans down Utah Jazz 153-124

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — CJ McCollum went 9 of 13 from 3-point range and tied his season high with 33 points, Zion Williamson had 17 points and a career-high 11 assists as the New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record for points with a 153-124 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

Further litigation is unlikely in Louisiana redistricting fight

(The Center Square) — Legislation to craft new congressional districts approved by lawmakers during an extraordinary session is not expected to face further legal challenges, with plaintiffs in an ongoing case praising the bill.

Brumley reappointed state superintendent

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The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) unanimously voted recently to reappoint Dr. Cade Brumley as Louisiana State Superintendent of Education.