The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Waterfowl Section, in partnership with LSU’s School of Renewable Natural Resources, has begun a survey of resident waterfowl hunters which asks for input on waterfowl hunting activity, satisfaction with new zones and zone boundaries, potential season dates for future waterfowl hunting seasons, and attitudes on particular policies. [...]
The Federal Trade Commission today released a statistical survey of fraud in the United States during 2011, which showed that an estimated 25.6 million adults – 10.8 percent of the adult population – were fraud victims. “The FTC fights fraud every day by taking scammers to court and telling consumers how to avoid being scammed. [...]
Only 30 years ago, crime victims had no rights, access to crime victim compensation, or services to help rebuild their lives. They were often excluded from courtrooms, treated as an afterthought by the criminal justice system, and denied an opportunity to speak at sentencing. Yet through decades of advocacy and hard work, we have come [...]
Louisiana’s weather is notoriously unpredictable. Just Wednesday, we awoke to humid weather in the 70s that quickly dropped into the 50s within two hours. The heat is no exception and we all know that our late springs – and especially summers – can be unbearable. Many of us in good health have experienced a variety [...]
In Louisiana, 5.49 percent of all traffic fatalities were involving motorcycles. According to statistics from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC), in 2012 motorcyclists were involved in over 2,100 crashes across the state resulting in 75 fatalities. Louisiana State Police (LSP) are urging motorcyclists of all ages and experience levels to take extra precautions while [...]
Stress happens. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, at times it’s unbearable. That’s why taking time for yourself is a necessity. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHH), April is national Stress Awareness month. Stress does not merely afflict your mind – it can also affect you on a cellular level. In fact, long-term [...]
If you are at home this evening – Friday evening – reading this editorial, then the Jennings Daily News would like you to know that there is some place else you need to be. It’s important. The Lake Arthur Beach is the place to be right now, and will be the place to be until [...]
What’s so special about Mother’s Day? It’s your mother, silly! And why not take the time to show her just how special she is by sharing your story with the Jennings Daily News? Next month, mothers throughout the world will be honored, and for good reason. Almost every mother is overworked and underpaid. In addition, [...]
Every April the American Cancer Society and other organizations work together to raise awareness about cancer among minorities in honor of National Minority Health Month and National Minority Cancer Awareness Week, celebrated this year April 15-21. Cancer affects different populations differently, and minority groups in the U.S. continue to bear a greater cancer burden than [...]
On any given day in Jeff Davis Parish, there are a number of state, city and parish roads projects that require crews to work in high traffic areas that can put them in harm’s way. Nationally recognized and locally declared by Gov. Bobby Jindal, April 15-19 is Work Zone Awareness Week with the theme “Roadway [...]
