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Book challenge incentivizes reading

Jeff Davis Parish children aged two through 14 have a fun way to dive into reading this fall with a chance to win one of five new bicycles being given away to readers that meet the challenge goal by Nov. 23.

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Brown bag fundraiser approaches

WELSH — With the hustle and bustle of Homecoming here fast approaching, Bethune and Richmond Park Group are planning a way to raise money while also offering a mouthwatering dinner to residents.

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Louisiana taking 'holistic' approach to high auto insurance rates

(The Center Square) — Louisiana's auto insurance rates, consistently among the highest in the nation, have become a central concern for both residents and lawmakers.

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TRUMP HEADS TO COLORADO TO DRIVE HIS ANTIIMMIGRATION MESSAGE

AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Donald Trump is spending time in a Colorado suburb away from battleground states. He's aiming to tie the arrivals of migrants to a perception of chaos in the heartland. He continues to double down on his pledge to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. Trump’s rally on Friday in Aurora, Colorado, marks the first time either presidential campaign has visited this state that votes reliably Democratic in statewide races. Trump has been consistently loud in his statements on immigration. And over the last few months, he has pinpointed specific smaller communities that have seen large arrivals of migrants, where tensions are flaring over resources.

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RESIDENTS SLOG THROUGH FLOODED STREETS, PICK UP DEBRIS AFTER HURRICANE MILTON

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida residents are repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Milton and cleaning up debris. The storm smashed through coastal communities, tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes. At least nine people are dead, but many are relieved Milton wasn't worse. The hurricane spared Tampa a direct hit, and the lethal storm surge that scientists feared never materialized.

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LAHS announces homecoming court

LAKE ARTHUR — Each Fall in Lake Arthur residents anticipate another great homecoming season to celebrate Lake Arthur High School and its students, as well as those who once walked the halls of LAHS.

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Bid accepted for water expansion project

The water expansion project here to service the area north of the interstate is one step closer after the Jennings City Council approved a bid earlier this week.

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Public meeting held for roundabout

LACASSINE — A proposed roundabout will replace a four-way stop at the intersection of U.S. 90 and La. 101 in Lacassine, with completion estimated to be sometime at the end of 2027.