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updated: Tue Jul 08, 2008 04:01 pm

Jennings News

Local news for Jennings, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

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$160,000 in grants will benefit La. children

Jennings native Irene Vandever, a former case manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana and the executive director of the Arts and Humanities Council, spent years matching caring adults with ...

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Mon Jul 07, 2008

Jennings Daily News

Boustany pledges VA support

U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, made a special stop in Jennings Wednesday during his tour of Southwest Louisiana to lend his support to the city's veteran services and reassure citizens that the city's ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Charles Boustany

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Jennings Daily News

Voters to decide fate of WPD chief position

The voters of the Town of Welsh will once again have the opportunity to decide how their police chiefs are chosen - at the polls or by town officials.

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Sat Jul 05, 2008

Jennings Daily News

High fuel prices putting La.'s shrimp fleet in peril

With only 8 percent of Louisiana's shrimp fleet remaining in business due to high fuel costs, local shrimpers are still struggling to make ends meet, according to Lake Arthur shrimper Bobby Guidry.

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Related Topix: Lake Arthur, LA

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Felony convictions announced

District Attorney Michael C. Cassidy released the following information concerning felony convictions obtained during a recent criminal petit jury week in 31st Judicial District Court in Jennings: * Thomas ...

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ZAM features 'Home is Where the Art Is'

The creations of Jeff Davis Parish artists are currently being featured at the Zigler Art Museum in its "Home is Where the Art Is" exhibit.

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Related Topix: Broussard, LA

Fri Jul 04, 2008

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Law enforcement to be out in force this holiday

Louisiana law enforcement officials will be out in force this Fourth of July holiday enforcing traffic laws and removing drunken drivers from the roadways, Louisiana highway safety officials announced today.

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JDSO, LAPD targeted for wrongful death

A number of parish law enforcement agencies are the subject of a wrongful death lawsuit after a Lake Arthur woman and her son claimed police unlawfully shot and killed him in a June 2007 standoff.

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Related Topix: Lake Arthur, LA, Violent Crime

Thu Jul 03, 2008

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JDP Economic Development, Coushatta join forces

The Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission began the process of exploring new business partnerships with neighboring nations on Thursday in a special ceremony and banquet.

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New Cath Lab at Jennings American Legion Hospital

Without treating the disease, the risks of heart attack and stroke are much higher.

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Related Topix: Lafayette, LA, Lake Charles, LA, Lake Charles Metro, Lacassine, LA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Jennings Daily News

Rally set to protest raise for legislators

In a last ditch effort to convince Gov. Bobby Jindal to veto a 220 percent pay raise for legislators, opponents of the legislation are gathering in Baton Rouge on Monday, July 7, to make their voices heard.

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Jennings Daily News

Council approves $11 million budget

The Jennings City Council unanimously approved its $11 million balanced budget for the new fiscal year starting July 1 at a special meeting on Tuesday.

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Tue Jul 01, 2008

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Arson suspect arrested for house fire

A local man was arrested on a warrant from the La. State Fire Marshal's Office for allegedly setting fire to a St.

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Jennings Daily News

Up Close and Personal

Best friends Hannah Frazier and Alex Norwood get up close and personal with Gizmo, at baby alligator at the La.

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Related Topix: Iowa, LA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

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New drug dog joins WPD ranks

Welsh police have a new weapon to help take a bite out of crime. The town recently purchased a drug dog to assist police in spotting hidden illegal drugs.

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Jennings Daily News

Governor Jindal signs chemical castration bill

Governor Bobby Jindal on Wednesday signed the Sex Offender Chemical Castration Bill, SB 144, authorizing the castration of convicted sex offenders.

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal

Sat Jun 28, 2008

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Crimestoppers seeks fugitives

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish is asking for the public's help in locating three fugitives wanted for committing Crimestoppers' "Crime of the Week." Rayne police are seeking the public's assistance in locating ...

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Related Topix: Rayne, LA

Thu Jun 26, 2008

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Suspected arson under investigation

Police and fire officials here are currently investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred at 1202 St.

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Tue Jun 24, 2008

Jennings Daily News

Farmer feeling pressure of drought, production costs

With skyrocketing energy costs affecting the nation, some local farmers are facing serious hardships.

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Sun Jun 22, 2008

Jennings Daily News

Victim's family pleads for help

Murder victim Laconia "Muggy" Brown may have known something horrible was about to happen in her final hours, according to her family members.

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Jennings, Louisiana is located in Jefferson Davis Parish. Zip codes in Jennings include 70546.

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