January 2025

Elton to potentially partner with Coushatta for infrastructure project

ELTON — Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has requested Elton town officials to consider a partnership for a solar and clean water infrastructure project.

WPD names new assistant chief, declares office staffed

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WELSH — Many police departments throughout the state have found themselves understaffed, but the Welsh Police Department can cross their names off that list after hiring a part-time and reserve officer, along with promoting a longtime officer to assistant chief of police.

COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

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Library to host new walking club

WELSH — A new feature at the local library is being offered this year beyond reading books, taking classes online, building crafts and exploring new things. Jeff Davis Parish Library in Welsh is starting a walking club called “Blockers.” People will have a chance to meet up with other walkers and stroll at their own pace Mondays at 5 p.m., starting Jan. 27. Those interested will meet at the McBurney Memorial Library located at 501 South Sara St.

Report: Louisiana struggles with population exodus

(The Center Square) — Louisiana continues to grapple with significant population losses, according to a recent analysis by the Tax Foundation combining U.S. Census Bureau data with commercial datasets from U-Haul and United Van Lines.

State's Meta data center project earns national award

(The Center Square) — Meta's $10 billion investment to build its largest artificial intelligence-optimized data center in Richland Parish has earned the 2024 Platinum Deal of the Year from Business Facilities Magazine.

Nation gathers to remember Jimmy Carter

(The Center Square) – Jimmy Carter, first former American president to live to 100, was eulogized at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday morning and will be remembered before a second service and burial back in his Georgia hometown of Plains.

Science and Religion

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“A scientific discovery is also a religious discovery. There is no conflict between science and religion. Our knowledge of God is made larger with every discovery we make about the world.”

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Legros guides Dogs to 65-56 win over LCA

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After a big win over the Welsh Greyhounds on Monday night, the Jennings Bulldogs bounced back again on Tuesday and picked up another victory over the Lafayette Christian Knights (LCA) at Gaudet Gymnasium. The Dogs toppled the Knights by a final of 65-56 to move to 9-7 on the season. The Dogs used another big night from senior guard Jeremy Legros to lead the way for the Bulldogs. After smoking the nets for 31 against Welsh, Legros came back with a 25-point performance against LCA. The Dogs also placed two more players in double figures, with Humphrey Ned going for 13 and Chris Ned hitting 11. The Dogs are back in action tonight when they hit the road to Hathaway to battle the Hornets in a parish showdown.