Camp Coushatta in Elton is back by popular demand this year after a five-year hiatus. Tribal youth organized and led attendees through an array of cultural learning stations including a drumming demonstration and headband making. The camp will run 9 a.m. until noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, weather permitting, from June 11 until July 24 [...]
The ducks are enjoying the cool water in the warm weather at an area park. Submit your favorite summertime photos to jdne…@bellsouth.net Photo by Theresa Lyons
By SHEILA SMITH Assistant Editor Receiving an electricity bill is fun for no one, but in Louisiana, summertime utility costs are enough to reduce residents to tears – and sweat. Just last week, Welsh residents learned they could expect to see increased power rates reflected in August utility bills. For the first time in 10 [...]
Jeff Davis Parish Libraries Summer Reading Program welcomed local artist Katrina Johnson at the Jennings branch Tuesday afternoon. Johnson led school-aged kids in sketching a dinosaur (below and at right) while toddlers enjoyed gluing together their own art project (at left). Daily News photos by Sheila Smith
Union Baptist Church is holding its vacation bible school from 8-11:30 a.m. all this week. Children in attendance on Monday learned lessons on the Bible and the teachings of Jesus, which were tested later by a quiz bowl game. The public is invited to attend the closing program at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 14. [...]
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By ALLISON CRYER Daily News Staff Writer LAKE ARTHUR – The third annual Freedom Fest is returning Saturday, June 29, to celebrate America’s independence with an entire day filled with activities that are sure to provide fun for the whole family. “We invite everyone to come out to Lake Arthur and celebrate with us,” said [...]
By REBECCA CHAISSON Daily News Editor City police are attempting to locate a suspect wanted for theft and attempted burglary of a local business in late May. Jennings Police Department (JPD) Deputy Chief Danny Semmes said video surveillance actually caught the suspect in the act, and police released the still images from the video in [...]
Volunteer Jennifer Lejeune (from left) and St. Francis students Ethan Lejeune, 7, Katelynn Sonnier, 9, and Owen Cart, 7, worked to put together care packages Thursday morning for 18 soldiers currently serving in Afghanistan. Many of the donated items for the care packages were collected during the second annual Cpl. Matthew Richard Memorial 5k Run/Walk [...]
Welsh First Baptist Church hosted its annual vacation Bible school this week under the theme “Colossal Coaster World.” Kids were able to spend time learning about Jesus while also enjoying activities. Daily News photo by Holli Brucchaus
