District 4 implements watering
Residents of Jeff Davis Waterworks District No. 4 are being asked to comply with a watering program, which is being implemented for the first time in the district’s history in light of the current drought.
District No. 4 Manager Tony Sonnier explained that the purpose of the program is to “give the aging water system” a break given the increasing water use. »»
Fatal accident under investigation
A Sunday morning boating accident that claimed the life of a 12-year-old Jennings boy remains under investigation, while the boy’s father remains in police custody for operating the boat while intoxicated.
Reports from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries note that 40-year-old Byron Armentor of Jennings was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, driving while intoxicated and reckless operation of a watercraft as a result of the Sunday morning accident. »»
Fireworks to be included in Stars and Stripes Fest
Open burning and fireworks are still under a ban for the rural portions of Jeff Davis Parish, but the annual fireworks display from Jennings’ Stars and Stripes Festival is still scheduled for 10 p.m. this Friday, July 3.
“We’ve gotten a lot of calls wondering if the fireworks would still be on, and they will be,” said City Events Coordinator Polly Henry. “Our display is run professionally by the Jennings Fire Department. They’re trained to do that kind of work under controlled circumstances.” »»
Former Jennings mayor Clovis Bailey celebrated his 92nd birthday with a chocolat
Former Jennings mayor Clovis Bailey celebrated his 92nd birthday with a chocolate cake during last week’s Kiwanis Club meeting. Kiwanis member Carly Leonards held the cake and braced herself for the blow. During the meeting, Bailey shared his motto with the group: “If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.” »»
Doggie Paddling
Hans Gustav Courrege – aka “Gus” – loves to push his float into the pool and ride for hours when he’s not catching the splashes. Owners are Julie and Brent Courrege of Jennings. »»
