In an interview with the Jennings Daily News published Thursday, Fenton Mayor Eddie Alfred Jr. spoke about plans to strengthen economic development in the village. Fenton officials are actually hoping to become a town in just two short years by 2015. On top of this, the village is in the process of buying three acres [...]
This Sunday, March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to “Share Knowledge and Take Action,” according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHH). HIV/AIDS is a serious public health issue for women and girls. In 2010, they made up two-thirds of people who contracted the disease. Also, [...]
Youth get little credit and as adults, we only have ourselves to blame. When you hear an adult of any age discuss ‘kids today,’ they mostly have complaints: kids have everything handed to them; kids have no respect; kids don’t understand the value of hard work. Sure, not every kid is perfect and some do [...]
National Problem Gambling Awareness Week is being held March 3-9 and the Louisiana Lottery Corporation is making an effort to encourage responsible play. While the Lottery promotes responsible play on its tickets and promotional materials throughout the year, observing National Problem Gambling Awareness Week gives the corporation an additional opportunity to encourage smart playing practices. [...]
The next few years may see great progress in Jeff Davis Parish (JDP). A lifeline in JDP is Interstate 10 and that roadway will play a big part in progress. The City of Jennings is currently working with the state on expanding La. 97 into three lanes, paving the way for new opportunities. This week, [...]
The working class knew Obamacare – the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – would hit most members in the gut. Despite the claims of “free” healthcare the law would provide, those who contribute to society know anything “free” is actually provided by taxpayers. Now the public can thank Obamacare for one more thing: increased [...]
Tuition, uniforms, supplies and other education expenses paid during the 2012 tax year may be eligible for deductions on the Louisiana individual income tax return. According to the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR), the Louisiana School Tuition and Expense Tax Deductions apply to public, private and parochial education costs, as well as home-schooling. The following [...]
The Interim LSU Public Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center in New Orleans invites the public to help decrease the number of injuries and fatalities on Louisiana roadways by becoming a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. The National Child Passenger Safety Technician Program is coming to the Lake Charles area March 6-9, according to a [...]
The race for the City Of Jennings’ next mayor will be here before we know it, and poll workers across the parish will be volunteering their time to help voters cast their choice April 6. Poll commissioners are always needed to help with elections throughout Jeff Davis Parish and it is not too late to [...]
Advanced technology is involved in every aspects our lives. Students in Jennings are learning reading, writing and arithmetic via electronic “smart boards” and handheld devices. Jennings American Legion Hospital partnered with a Lafayette hospital and the Louisiana Stroke Network (LSN) to welcome robot Nureaux, which allows the LSN to “beam-in” and assess a local patient [...]
