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    Curfew lifted in Lake Arthur

    Posted 11:51 AM 1/17/2013

    The curfew has been lifted in Lake Arthur.


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    Jeff Davis man accused of pot possession

    Jeff Davis man accused of pot possession

    Posted 10:27 AM 1/17/2013 by KATC

    A Jeff Davis man is arrested and accused of his 3rd offense marijuana charge.

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    Driver charged after shooting in Jennings

    Driver charged after shooting in Jennings

    Posted 12:21 PM 1/16/2013 by Tonya LaCoste

    A Jennings man is in jail after shots were fired in Jennings Tuesday night. The shooting happened after two men drove to a home at 16112 Hwy 26 in Jennings. "During the incident one subject was shot by a resident of the home," Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office Commander Christopher (More)


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    Two Jeff Davis Parish schools closed on Wednesday, Jan. 16

    Two Jeff Davis Parish schools closed on Wednesday, Jan. 16

    Posted 2:01 PM 1/15/2013

    There will be no school for both Lake Arthur Elementary and Lake Arthur High on Wednesday, January 16.


  • Jeff Davis

    Two Jeff Davis Parish schools closed on Wednesday, Jan. 16

    Two Jeff Davis Parish schools closed on Wednesday, Jan. 16

    Posted 2:01 PM 1/15/2013

    There will be no school for both Lake Arthur Elementary and Lake Arthur High on Wednesday, January 16.


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    Lake Arthur Schools Closed Wednesday

    Lake Arthur Schools Closed Wednesday

    Posted 12:13 PM 1/15/2013 by Ian Auzenne

    Lake Arthur Elementary and High Schools will be closed again tomorrow due to the flooding in the area.  That's according to Jeff Davis Parish Schools Superintendent David Clayton.  Clayton says he's reviewing the sitution is day-to-day, and there is no definitive date to reopen.


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    School Closures for January 15th

    School Closures for January 15th

    Posted 3:56 PM 1/14/2013

    The following will be the only schools closed Tuesday, January 15th. If it's not listed, it's OPEN. (Acadia Parish revised and added the ward 5 schools back to the closure list.)
    Acadia Parish: Evangeline Elementary School, Ward 5 schools (Morse Elementary, Estherwood Elementary, Mermentau Elementary, Midland High)
    Jeff Davis Parish: Lake Arthur Elementary and High Schools


  • Jeff Davis

    Superintendent: Lake Arthur Schools Closed Tuesday

    Superintendent:  Lake Arthur Schools Closed Tuesday

    Posted 2:35 PM 1/14/2013 by Ian Auzenne

    Lake Arthur Elementary and High Schools will be closed again tomorrow due to impending flooding. That's according to Jeff Davis Parish Schools Superintendent David Clayton. Clayton says all other schools in the parish will be open tomorrow.


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    Flood alert for Jeff Davis Parish

    Flood alert for Jeff Davis Parish

    Posted 11:36 AM 1/14/2013

    FLOOD ALERT from Jeff Davis Parish: The water is rising faster than originally thought. If you have ever flooded in the past it is strongly advised you take whatever precautions necessary NOW. If you need to evacuate now is the time.


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    Jennings man accused of burglary

    Jennings man accused of burglary

    Posted 10:18 AM 1/14/2013 by Melissa Canone

    A Jennings man was arrested for allegedly stealing items and leaving them in his truck where they were later discovered by deputies.

    Saturday night Jefferson Davis deputies responded to a theft that occurred on Empire Road in Jennings. Authorities say items were stolen and there was damage (More)


  • Jeff Davis

    Jennings Man Arrested for Simple Burglary

    Posted 10:45 PM 1/13/2013 by katc

    A Jennings man is arrested, charged with Simple Burglary. Jeff Davis deputies responded to a call on Empire Road in Jennings after a complaint about items stolen from property as well as damage to the property. Deputies made an offense report and itemized list of the property taken. Later in the (More)


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    Jeff Davis Parish Schools Open With Two Exceptions

    Posted 4:38 PM 1/13/2013 by katc

    Jeff Davis Parish schools are open EXCEPT Lake Arthur High and Elementary schools.


  • Jeff Davis

    Lake Arthur's curfew in effect

    Posted 12:21 PM 1/13/2013

    Lake Arthur's curfew will remain in effect until further notice. 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.


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  • Jeff Davis

    Lake Arthur Flooding Precautions

    Posted 7:02 PM 1/12/2013 by Kristen Holloway

    Jeff Davis Parish is preparing for the worst after declaring a state of emergency in the Parish. Rain water run off from the Mermentau River has caused Lake Arthur to rise with potential to breech the levees. A meeting was held earlier today at the Lake Arthur community center to discuss the (More) • Video (1)


  • Jeff Davis

    Lake Arthur Meeting Urges Residents to Leave Low Lying Areas

    Posted 12:49 PM 1/12/2013 by KATC News

    Town officials expect Lake Arthur to breach the levees at some point over the weekend. A meeting was held Saturday morning to discuss the towns plans moving forward. A curfew has been put into effect immediately from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. No one is to be on the roads during those hours.

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