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911 Supervisor position hits snag

The Jeff Davis Parish Emergency 911 Committee met Wednesday to discuss an issue with the new E911 supervisory position recently advertised by the JDP Police Jury.

Lake Arthur boardwalk shines bright with new lighting

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LAKE ARTHUR — The newly installed boardwalk lights were switched on for the first time after this week’s council meeting, illuminating the pier like never before.

GREEN Hands

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Jennings High School freshman Eden Reed marks her hand on the wall alongside the other hands of the new FFA (Future Farmers of America) members. Everyone's first year in the club is considered their 'green hand' period. Many chapters across the country celebrate this milestone in a new member's FFA experience.

Election results announced

Jeff Davis Parish voters hit the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in favor of various items, including the President of the United States, mayors in Elton and Fenton, aldermen and one constitutional amendment.

Board approves special account

WELSH — Welsh town officials met this week to approve a measure that would allow funds from Welsh Economic Development District 1 to be deposited in an account to keep them separate from other monies. Mayor Karl Arceneaux asked the Welsh Board of Alderman to consider opening a special checking account at JD Bank for the dedicated tax. The district allows the town to recoup monies spent on infrastructure for any businesses that move into the area. “This will allow us to better track the funds dedicated to paying us back for the sewer lift station, electrical transformers and any road improvements the DOTD (Department of Transportation and Development) would make us do,” he said. The new district encompasses the north side of Interstate 10 — just north of Henderson Implement, where the new truck stop, C-Store Blaze, is located — a

Stress-free Thanksgiving tips for time-crunched hosts

(StatePoint) While gathering for Thanksgiving is intended to be a joyous occasion, everyone who has hosted the feast knows it can also come with a lot of stress, and expenses.

Getting Rid of Anger and Bitterness

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Landry addresses special session on tax reform, Democrats 'apprehensive'

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Legislature began the tedious and painstaking process on Wednesday of considering the monumental tax reforms proposed by Gov. Jeff Landry in a special session.

Benefit set for little Lucy

WELSH — A benefit with lunch, music and live and silent auctions will be held for two-year-old Lucy LeBlanc starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Welsh Fire Hut/Welsh Park, located at 115 West Grove St.

November blood drives announced

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LifeShare Blood Center’s mobile blood bank will be in Jeff Davis Parish throughout November in order to replenish the blood supply for residents in need of the vital resource.