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HELP IS ON THE WAY

Jennings will soon be host to 60 officers from around the state who have come in to provide relief to other officers in need.

National Guard Offers Emergency Aid

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The Louisiana National Guard distributed MREs, water, ice and tarps Tuesday at the Jennings fairgrounds to assist those affected by Hurricane Laura.

Fenton gives post-Laura update

FENTON - Utility crews are working to restore services to village residents after Hurricane Laura made its way through the community. Many trees were blown down, damaging the network of electric poles, and leaving many wondering when power will be turned back on.

Local groups open distribution site for storm relief

Hurricane Laura blasted southern Louisiana as a Category 4 storm, one of the most powerful to hit the Gulf Coast in years. Realizing the great need for relief in this community, churches and other service organizations have joined forces to offer their assistance.

Woman dies trying to rescue child

FORT MORGAN, Ala. (AP) — A Tennessee woman died Saturday at an Alabama beach after she and other beachgoers attempted to form a human chain to rescue a child, authorities said.

Parishwide return to schools uncertain

Several factors will impact when each community’s schools will reopen in the wake of Hurricane Laura, but right now a tentative start date of Sept. 8 is being eyed.

Parish releases unemployment figures

Parish unemployment figures released recently revealed job growth in the parish is still being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

FEMA opens applications for disaster assistance

Jeff Davis Parish residents can begin to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster assistance. Jennings Mayor Henry

Jeff Davis included in multi-parish burn ban

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Deaths, worries about aid mount after Laura

LAKE CHARLES (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.