October 2024

Jury rejects rezoning request

In a unanimous vote, Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury denied a rezoning request from A1 agriculture to C1 commercial zoning for a commercial kitchen and small event venue off Raoul Road in Iowa.

Millage increase approved

The Jennings City Council voted to approve an increase in rates on all taxable property this week.

Higgins looks to keep seat in 3rd Congressional District race

(The Center Square) — Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District has a clear favorite, incumbent U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., facing an underfunded field for the Nov. 5 election.

Turn it up this Tuesday

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Time is running out for residents to catch the free fall concert series Turn It Up Tuesday at Founders Park.

Homecoming parade

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Jennings High School students and staff paraded down Main Street to celebrate the homecoming season. From the cheerleaders to the marching band, many aspects of student life were represented in the parade. JHS clubs and organizations designed floats to ride on while the homecoming court sat atop cars – all throwing candy and prizes to the crowds along the street.

Progress on lawsuit abuse, but more action needed

Louisiana's civil justice climate has a reputation as one of the worst in the country.

2024 CADA TASTE-N-TELL

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2024 CADA TASTE-N-TELL

Many Arab, Muslim-American voters leave Harris for Trump, Stein

Voting bloc could be key in swing states like Michigan

Board of ethics 'violating constitutional rights'

— Stephen Gelé, an attorney for Griffin & Bivalacqua, worries that the Louisiana Board of Ethics is violating the First Amendment by overregulating campaign finance.

Bob

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Iremember the day Madeline said to me, “I like watching the squirrels scurrying around in my backyard, looking for acorns or stopping to eat one. I wonder what they’re thinking…” the former teacher said with her perfect diction and uplifting voice, as if she were telling the story to a gaggle of fourth graders gathered around her feet.