April 2024

Elton library to present program on honeybees

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ELTON — The Elton library is hosting a program about honeybees today, from 3:304:30 p.m., supporting Jeff Davis Ag in the Classroom by teaching youth about agriculture.

Elton qualifies multiple members for regional meet

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DERIDDER — Members of the Elton High track team competed Wednesday at the 2024 LHSAA District 5-1A track meet held at East Beauregard High School. Those placing in the top four in each event will advance to the regional meet to be held later this month.

Zola Cooper

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JENNINGS — The family of Zola Mae Landry Cooper, 95, of Jennings announces her passing on April 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Drug take back event scheduled for Saturday

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Parish residents will have the opportunity to responsibly dispose of unused and expired prescriptions this weekend thanks to local law enforcement. Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Drug Enforcement Administration, is holding National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. JDSO will be accepting prescription medication at its main office, located at 1530 U.S. 90 West in Jennings.

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Council presented with partnership from Tribe

ELTON — The town council here met with representatives from the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana on Monday to discuss a partnership that would benefit both areas. The tribe is planning to financially assist the Town of Elton with a road project that would add safety features for both motorists and pedestrians.

Confused by nutrition labels? You’re not alone

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(StatePoint) Shopping for groceries can be like navigating a maze: so many choices in every aisle, food packages covered in marketing claims and little direction on what is truly healthy and what isn’t. People want to make healthy choices for themselves and their families, but how can they when the information available to them can be so overwhelming?

Loving the Boot

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Local groups and individuals, including Aidan Fontenot, 12, (clockwise, from left), a group of young Welsh residents, Maggie Broussard, 10, Holly Guillory (left) and Karlee Williams lent their time on Saturday to help eradicate litter from the streets of Welsh. Town officials sponsored the Clean Sweep event to coincide with Keep Louisiana Beautiful Love the Boot Week.

Community Foundation elects board members

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The Community Foundation elected four new members of the Board of Directors during its annual meeting on March 11. The meeting was held at SOWELA’s Culinary, Gaming and Hospitality Center.

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.)