April 2024

Holland crowned

Holland crowned

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Knights of Columbus to hold barbecue fundraiser

WELSH — The Rev. Msgr. Jules O. Daigle Knights of Columbus Council 2855 will be having a barbecue fundraiser this year to help raise funds for scholarships to be given to upcoming Welsh High School graduates.

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CHICKEN’S A SPRING TREAT, WHATEVER COOKING STYLE YOU FAVOR

1940- Springtime parities and fried chicken are about as perennial a combination as strawberries and cream.

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Barn Blown Down

Winds of almost gale proportions hit lower part of parish.

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Bubbles and Bookmobiles

The Jeff Davis Parish Library Bookmobile was at St. Lawrence Catholic Church recently, encouraging children to read and have fun with creative activities.

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Miller graduates police academy

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Taking Care of Business

The Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission proudly took the Clean Biz Pledge in honor of Keep Louisiana Beautiful Love the Boot Week and spent a day sprucing up the I-10 Oil and Gas Park. The group picked up litter around the park, which is home to their office building and the Gator Chateau.

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Online parish pre-K registration continues

There is still time to register pre-K students for the 2024-25 school year that begins in August.

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Zesty zinnias named Louisiana Super Plant for spring 2024

I am pleased to share that Zesty zinnias (Zinnia elegans) have been named a Louisiana Super Plant for spring 2024. Zinnias are beloved flowers for the garden for their bright, cheerful colors and large flower heads on tall, single stalks. They are great for cut flower production or for just adding bright colors to the landscape. They bloom from late spring through the fall, providing an extended bloom period.