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Arts and crafts event set for Saturday

WELSH — The Town of Welsh is holding its annual Arts and Crafts Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday in downtown Welsh.

HARRIS AND TRUMP BATTLE FOR LABOR SUPPORT AS DOCKWORKERS SUSPEND STRIKE

DETROIT (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are trying to get the upper hand with workingclass voters in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign. Harris is visiting the union stronghold of Flint, Michigan, on Friday. Organized labor has been a bedrock of Democratic support, but Harris has been unable to secure endorsements from some unions that backed Joe Biden four years ago. Trump is eager to make inroads with unions in the election.

Welsh tables vacation buyback

WELSH — The Welsh Board of Aldermen voted to table a resolution allowing employees to sell their vacation back to the town if they cannot take the days.

LA accepts bid for property

LAKE ARTHUR — The board of alderman accepted the highest bid for a parcel of commercial property Wednesday.

Police Jury hears complaints over road improvements

Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury received complaints over failed promises of road improvements to Gro Racca Road.

SOLAR FLARES MAY CAUSE FAINT AURORAS ACROSS TOP OF NORTHERN HEMISPHERE

NEW YORK (AP) — Solar storms may cause faint auroras across fringes of the northern United States this weekend. Forecasters are also monitoring for possible disruptions to power and communications. The sun’s magnetic field is currently at the peak of its 11-year cycle, making solar storms and northern lights more frequent. The sun shot out two strong flares earlier this week, including one Thursday that was the biggest since 2017. Faint auroras may be visible as far south as South Dakota, Iowa and New York — but the storms could still intensify or weaken over the weekend.

Parish Royalty

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Parish Royalty

CADA Taste-n-Tell fundraiser set

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LACASSINE — A local non-profit organization supporting domestic violence victims is hosting its largest charity event of the year on Tuesday to help offset the costs of running its shelter.

Class of 1968 share reunion with former teacher

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The last remaining Jeff Davis Parish High School teacher, 96-year-old Betty Johnson (center), celebrated a reunion with the Hawks and Hawkettes of the school’s graduating class of 1968.

POLICE REPORT

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(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)