Lake Arthur Elementary School students gave up their snack money for a few days this week to donate it to a worthy cause – to help rescue pound puppies. Students raised $190 in three days and presented the donation to non-profit organization Animal Relief Foundation (ARF). The students also helped to name a puppy recently [...]
Daily News Staff Report Though rough weather stormed through the area early Friday, officials said no major reports of damage or blocked roadways were reported. Heavy lightning, high wind and several inches of rain were seen and felt in Jeff Davis Parish. Several residents reported electrical outages but Sheriff Ivy Woods said the only significant [...]
Daily News Staff Report The local Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program saw its 40th graduation Wednesday morning during a special event held at Jennings Elementary School. DARE aims to teach young students about the consequences of drug and alcohol use, bullying and more in an effort to help them lead productive lives.
Police work to identify two suspects By REBECCA CHAISSON Daily News Editor City police are trying to identify two suspects who reportedly scammed an 85-year-old local woman out of $6,000 in cash Wednesday. Jennings Police Department (JPD) Deputy Chief Danny Semmes said the incident occurred around 3 p.m. when the victim was grocery shopping.
By SHEILA SMITH Assistant Editor LACASSINE – Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne said he is anxiously awaiting the opening of the Louisiana Spirits Rum Distillery here, believing it will be a major tourist attraction not only for the parish but also the entire state. Dardenne took his second tour of the $8 million facility Wednesday afternoon [...]
By REBECCA CHAISSON Daily News Editor The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has designated May 18, 2013, as its “Learn to Fly Day” and to help celebrate that day, EAA Chapter 541 will sponsor a Young Eagles Rally at the Jennings Airport. During the free event, pilots will volunteer to fly young people between the ages [...]
By SHEILA SMITH Assistant Editor Mail carriers are hoping the public leaves more than sealed envelopes in their mailboxes this weekend – like jars of peanut butter, tubes of toothpaste or even a bag of noodles. The reason for combining food and mail is the annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food [...]
Vaughn Cuccio, son of Blake and Erin Cuccio, took a minute to rest his head after being exhausted from a recent grocery shopping excursion. Submitted photo
Lake Arthur High School Students of Year Cassie Renee Bertrand, 17, and Emma Elizabeth Broussard, 14, as well as Lake Arthur Elementary’s Student of the Year Kaylee Rae Waltrip, 11, were honored Friday, May 3, for their scholastic achievements. The students were treated to a tour of the new hotel in Lake Arthur, attended by [...]
The 2013 edition of the Jennings High School football team took the field for the first time Monday during the official start of spring practices. Daily News photo by Rebecca Chaisson
