ELTON - Carrying on the traditions of past generations is the only way to teach children their heritage. The Elton Children’s Mardi Gras Run has a goal of doing just
The last day to register to vote in the March 30 Spring Municipal Primary Election is approaching and residents in Jeff Davis Parish are encouraged to get signed up before
In honor of National Weatherman’s Day, the Lake Arthur Branch of the Jeff Davis Parish Library System read weather-themed books and created weather-related crafts during its weekly Tuesday Story Time.
The American Burn Association (ABA) is recognizing National Burn Awareness Week Feb. 3-9. This year the focus is on scald burns, which are most frequently seen in children and older
BATON ROUGE (AP) — As Louisiana agencies slashed spending on services over the last decade, state legislative offices managed to sock away hefty surpluses, quietly amassing $85 million in the
Police: Man fails to open register, steals chicken instead NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police say a man entered a fast-food restaurant and tried to swipe some cash but
WASHINGTON (AP) — Face to face with emboldened Democrats, President Donald Trump called on Washington to cast aside “revenge, resistance and retribution” and end “ridiculous partisan investigations.” Trump appealed Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will hold a two-day summit with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un Feb. 27-28 in Vietnam to continue his efforts to persuade Kim to
Ex-executive pleads guilty in embezzlement case COVINGTON, La. (AP) — A Louisiana woman is the second former executive at a local athletic club to plead guilty in a $1.7 million
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal subpoena seeking documents from Donald Trump’s inaugural committee is part of “a hysteria” over the fact that he’s president, White House press secretary Sarah