November 2024

State budget expected to be in surplus for eighth consecutive year

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Legislature is expected to enjoy another budget surplus in 2025, which would be the eighth year in a row.

HEADED TO HAYNESVILLE

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The No. 9-seeded Welsh Greyhounds

First-ever Rubber Duck Regatta set

LAKE ARTHUR — A local non-profit is looking for more ways to help raise money so they can continue to help residents in need.

DOJ, courts dismiss election interference case against Trump

(The Center Square) — A federal court approved Special Counsel Jack Smith's Monday request to dismiss his federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, due to the Department of Justice’s policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.

Gilbeaux addresses school security

An update on school safety measures used throughout the parish was presented to the Jeff Davis Parish School Board now that the midway point of the school year is in sight.

Christmas Charity

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Christmas Charity

Proposed solar farm hits roadblock

LAKE CHARLES — The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board recently halted plans for a proposed solar farm which would be located in Calcasieu and Jeff Davis parishes.

LA lucky to have Davis at the helm

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Much has been said about the Lake Arthur-Ferriday football game last Friday night that ended early due to a fight among the players from both teams. The LHSAA ruled both teams must forfeit and that allowed Welsh to advance past the regional round with a bye and move on to the quarterfinals against the winner of the Haynesville-Montgomery contest this coming Friday night.

Alice New

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Published in Jennings Daily News November 27, 2024

From Maui to the Caribbean, college hoops’ Thanksgiving tournaments beloved part of sport

(AP) — Lea Miller-Tooley hopped off a call to welcome the Baylor women’s basketball team to the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas, where 80-degree temperatures made it easy for the Bears to settle in on Paradise Island a week before Thanksgiving.