February 2024

LA Park improvements now complete

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LAKE ARTHUR — Improvements to the main park have been completed and the town is reaping the benefits of the newly installed equipment and beautification.

JPD makes arrests for stolen firearms, possible molestation

The Jennings Police Department (JPD) recently made two separate arrests for stolen firearms and the possible molestation of a juvenile.

State’s crime-focused special legislative session begins

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Under a new era of conservative leadership, Louisiana's GOPdominated Legislature will gather Monday for a special legislative session that could reshape the state's criminal justice system and the public safety sector.

Charity cookoff event set

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LAKE CHARLES —United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s 3rd Annual Battle for the Paddle cookoff event is set for Thursday, March 14 at the Lake Charles Civic Center Amphitheatre, located at 1111 Bord du Lac Dr. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and feature a cookoff competition between more than 20 teams who will prepare jambalaya and pasta-laya for public taste testing.

La. governor declares state of emergency due to police shortage

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana GOP Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency due to a police officer shortage.

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Immigration system isn’t broken, just ignored, former immigration judge says

(The Center Square) — The U.S. immigration system isn’t broken, laws established by Congress are being ignored, a former immigration judge told members of Congress.

Economists warn recession on horizon

(The Center Square) — Americans should brace for and expect a recession this year, economists are warning, arguing the details of the latest jobs report are not a good indicator.

Jordan Wright’s foul shots cap LSU comeback in 64-63 win over No. 11 South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — LSU coach Matt McMahon finally saw the mental toughness his team needs to succeed in the Southeastern Conference.

LA Park improvements complete

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LAKE ARTHUR — Improvements to the main park have been completed and the town is reaping the benefits of the newly installed equipment and beautification.