Jennings Daily News

12/02/2024

10/29/2024

UPDATED

Heavy rain predictions and the possibility of hail on All Hallows Eve have dampened the fun for many ghosts and ghouls in Jeff Davis Parish.
To keep the Halloween fun alive, many festivities have been moved to Wednesday night.
These events include:
• The Town of Lake Arthur from 6-8 p.m.
• The City of Jennings from 5-7 p.m.
• Jennings Main Street Trick or Treat from 4-5 p.m.
• Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. in Jennings
• St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7 p.m. in Jennings
• Legacy Christian Academy Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. in Jennings
• Town of Iota Trick or Treat from 5:30-7 p.m.
• Trick or Treat with a veteran from 4-6 p.m. at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings
• Town of Welsh Trick or Treat from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Sportsman Park Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Welsh
• Magnolia Subdivision Trick or Treat from 5-7 p.m.
• Martin Luther King West End Park Trunk or Treat from 5:30 p.m. until in Lake Arthur
• Haunted Basement Tour from 3-6 p.m. at the Jeff Davis Parish Library in Jennings
• Lacassine Community Trick or Treat from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. at the Disciples Church in Jennings
At this time, the Town of Elton and the Village of Fenton had yet to decide whether to reschedule their events.

09/25/2024

The Jeff Davis Parish Fair Wristband Discount Coupon will be published in the Sunday, Sept. 29 issue of Jennings Daily News, which can be found in newspaper racks throughout the parish, as well as the office of Jennings Daily News, 238 N Market Street in Jennings.

08/29/2024

🚨🚨Male is in custody🚨🚨

***Update***

As of 3:46pm, the male has been located and taken into custody. We appreciate the public’s help in this case. Further details will follow regarding this arrest.

The Jennings Police Department is actively searching for a White male after he crashed the vehicle he was operating into a commercial building. The male fled the scene in a Westward direction behind the old Stage building . The male is described as being 180-200 lbs, Approximately 6 ft, dark hair and beard. This male was last seen wearing a Grey shirt and blue jeans. Pictured below is the owner of the vehicle and is believed to be also the suspect in this case.

08/22/2024

The Town of Welsh has a scheduled power outage from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. The outage will affect the 500 block of Naebors Street, as well as residents located at 601, 602 and 606 Naebors St. For more information, contact Welsh town Hall at 337-734-2231.

08/22/2024

The Town of Lake Arthur made a temporary change to its garbage collection for this week. Trash pick-up for the entire town will take place on Friday morning. Officials ask that residents have their cans in place at the road this evening. For more information, contact Lake Arthur Town Hall at 337-774-2211.

Town of Lake Arthur Garbage Route will run Friday, August 23,2024, for the ENTIRE TOWN

Town of Lake Arthur garbage route will run Friday, August 23, 2024 for the entire Town. Bayou State Containers will have three trucks in Town very early that morning, so please have all containers out Thursday August 22nd. The route was delayed this week due to unforeseen repairs needed by the Town. We appreciate your patience and thank you all.

08/01/2024

The LifeShare Blood Mobile is at Jennings Daily News today until 12:30 p.m. Please consider making a donation. You never know when your donation could save a life.

07/31/2024

The LifeShare Blood Mobile will be at Jennings Daily News tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please consider making a donation. You never know when your donation could save a life.
Walk-ins are welcome but appointments can be made by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by visiting donor.lifeshare.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/272810.

06/21/2024

The special ceremony to be held this weekend to honor former Jennings High School graduates who served in the Vietnam War was previously set to take place on Saturday at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it will now be held at 9 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 17286 La.102 north of Jennings.

06/04/2024

LifeShare Blood Mobile will be at Jennings Daily News today until 12:30 p.m. Donate and receive a limited edition travel tumbler and one coupon for a free buttermilk short stack from IHOP. Please consider making a donation.

06/03/2024

The LifeShare blood donation bus will be parked in front of the Jennings Daily News office from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow. Please consider making a donation. You never know when your donation could save a life.

05/17/2024

A message from Jeff Davis Parish School Board Superintendent John Hall:

"Good morning,

After discusions with local authorities and a comprehensive survey of our parish roads during the night, Jeff Davis Parish Schools will have school today, May 17th, 2024. With the assistance of the Jeff Davis Parish Sherrifs Office, we have provided a list of roads that we feel are unsafe to drive on.

We have instructed our bus operators not to travel down any road that has traditionally flooded in the past as a safety precaution. We don't want to place them in a situation where they have to back up on a long road once they find it flooded. Our bus operators will be communicating with our schools and providing the schools with any additional roads that may not be passable. If your children can't be picked up due to flooding or you can't bring them to school due to flooding or property damage, contact the school, and your children will receive an excused absence. If you are affected by a power outage and your children can't attend school, call your school office and notify them of your situation, and your child will receive an excused absence.

Any employees that are flooded in, do not attempt to drive through water on the road and contact your school immediately and let them know your status. Our bus operators have always kept student safety as the highest priority, and we trust their judgement this morning to do what's best for their riders. Please be patient this morning and know that country routes may be delayed even if your road is not flooded. As of this morning, it seems that most in town/city routes are passable.

It appears our parish received less damage and rainfall than our surrounding areas. But, there are still a few areas with power outages, localized damage, and flooding. During the day, we may also see roads in the southern part of the parish that are currently not flooded become impassable as water drains. We will be monitoring any changes throughout the day.

Thank you for your understanding. This has definitely been an interesting month. I believe we have experienced many events this year that have shown us who we are as a parish and our ability to handle adversity. Be safe.

Roads with high water:
BRYAN RD TO ELTON DR/ PORTIONS HAVE WATER

RAYMOND HWY & CHINA CEM RD/ HIGH WATER

TUPPER RD JUST WEST OF ELTON DR/ PORTION COVERED IN WATER

LARGE PORTION OF BUCKLIN WEST OF ELTON DR COVERED IN WATER

ELTON DR & LITERAL RD/ COVERED IN WATER

ELTON DR & ARDOIN RD/ COVERED IN WATER

DAMA LANDRY/ BETWEEN GRAND MARAIS AND KOLL RD/ COVERED IN WATER"

05/14/2024

Message from Jeff Davis Parish School Board Superintendent John Hall:

"After assessing our parish roads and power restoration status, I feel it is in the best interest of our students and employees to cancel school on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. This will give our staff time to get in our schools to assess any damage. Your parish officials will also be able to assess roads and powerlines to be cleared and power to be restored in areas that are without. After discussions with officials concerning hazards ranging from trees down, low hanging power lines, gas leaks, flooding, and major roads still closed, I am leaning on the side of caution. I do understand this may cause a hardship, but based on the information I have tonight, school will be canceled on Tuesday, May 14. 2024. Your local schools will send out information during the day concerning Tuesday after school activities."

05/13/2024

Message from Jeff Davis Parish School Board Superintendent John Hall:

"Parish schools will be dismissing early today due to severe weather reported by the National Weather Service. Most schools will dismiss at 2:30 p.m., but some routes may have to start earlier due to multiple routes. We will have all bus routes on the road by 2:30 p.m. I will update you before 1 p.m. with more specific information."

04/29/2024

Message from Superintendent John Hall:

After conferences with the national weather service, Jeff Davis Parish Schools will close tomorrow. The deciding factor that helped me make this decision is the unknown timing of the squall line which can be from 6am to 8am with lingering thunderstorms afterwards. There is a high probability of up to 6in of rain and wind gusts within the thunderstorms of greater than 70mph. Tornadoes will be possible. An added concern is losing power when students and staff are at our schools. Sorry for the long explanation, but these decisions are difficult to make. For me, placing our students and staff in danger at the most critical time of the day is not an option. Making this decision in the evening helps parents to not have to rush in the morning to find child care. Please take care and be safe.

04/22/2024

Who do you think should be named the 2024 Jennings Daily News Mom and Me Look Alike Contest winners? Get your votes in before the May 7 deadline!

04/18/2024

Welsh Police Department is attempting to locate Ronnie Sonnier. Sonnier is a 37 year old white male last known to be wearing a gray tank top, blue jean pants and boots. Sonnier is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about Sonnier’s whereabouts should contact Welsh Police Department immediately at 337-734-2626