By ALLISON CRYER Daily News Staff Writer The Zigler Art Museum’s (ZAM) latest exhibition features 12 artists from the Jeff Davis area who have exhibited at ZAM over the past 26 years. The exhibit, “Home Is Where The Art Is” runs April 27 through May 18.
By ALLISON CRYER Daily News Staff Writer Mystery and murder are taking on new life at the Strand Theatre in Jennings this weekend. Complete with Nazi saboteurs, secret passageways, flickering lights and the blizzard of the century, Jeff Davis Arts Council Youth Theatre presents A Chip Off The Old Block’s (CHIPS) production of “The Musical [...]
By ALLISON CRYER Daily News Staff Writer Some Jennings High School (JHS) seniors got a chance to step into the real world before graduation. This year some of the Class of 2013 participated in the Senior Project, which English IV teacher Colette Suire said challenges students with course work and practical experiences that are meant [...]
Spring has sprung in Andrus Cove. Julie the cat enjoys rubbing on the wysteria; Lucky the calf enjoys a breakfast bottle; and new bunnies are warm and cozy in their nest box. All of these sweet animals live at Bernadette Lewis-Murphy’s country home in Andrus Cove. Photos by Bernadette Lewis-Murphy
Sedonia Spell and twins Allison and Angelyn listen during the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (SRCL) Literacy Fair held Saturday morning at James Ward Elementary School. This program was made possible through the SRCL Grant program in the Jennings schools. Submitted photo
Daily News Staff Report CROWLEY – An Estherwood man is currently in custody for reportedly making a bomb threat at a pharmacy in Crowley. According to a press release from Crowley Police Chief K.P. Gibson, Crowley Police Department officers responded to a complaint at the Walgreens in Crowley regarding a bomb threat on Sunday evening.
By SHEILA SMITH Assistant Editor Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) was filled with acts of kindness this past weekend as hundreds of locals worked to benefit area causes. Three events – including the first annual Sheriff Ivy Woods Golf Tournament, which benefited Communities Against Domestic Abuse (CADA); the 2013 JDP Relay for Life; and the Southwest [...]
Daily News Staff Report LAKE CHARLES – The Louisiana State Police (LSP) (in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration) will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, in an effort to help local residents rid their homes of potentially dangerous prescription drugs.Expired, unused, and unwanted medications may be brought [...]
BATON ROUGE – A Hathaway High School senior was recently honored with the Louisiana Young Heroes Award. Carissa Fruge, 18, of Jennings, was honored April 17 among seven other students who have excelled in the classroom, while serving their communities, overcoming adversity and being an inspiration to others.
The people of Jeff Davis Parish and its surrounding areas opened their hearts and wallets to help a number of deserving groups this weekend. Friday afternoon, golfers hit the greens at the Jennings Country Club to raise money to support the local Communities Against Domestic Abuse. Later that night, hundreds gathered at the Lake Arthur [...]
