Jennings News

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 ...

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

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

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