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Fuel Your Tailgate Team with a Steakhouse Side
Fuel Your Tailgate Team with a Steakhouse Side
If you’re looking for a tasty twist on tailgating tradition that’ll give you as much energy in the stands as the athletes on the field, look for a steakhouse-worthy side dish that’s loaded with complex carbohydrates and fueling flavor.
Fed hikes rates as federal net interest tops $1 trillion
— The Federal Reserve raised interest rates a quarter point Wednesday, its first increase in three years, a unanimous move that came despite President Donald Trump's demands for cuts, with officials signaling more increases could follow this year.
Custom crowns were created for winners of this year’s Fair Queen pageant. Little girls and young women who reside in or attend school in Jeff Davis Parish have an opportunity on Sunday to vie for the title. Submitted photo
Contestants sought for fair pageant
The Little Miss, Teen and Miss Jeff Davis Parish Fair Queens Pageant is preparing to take the stage on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Strand Theater in downtown Jennings, giving young contestants from across Jeff Davis Parish an opportunity to compete, make memories and represent the parish.
Louisiana’s Project Dynamo lands state air quality permit
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has approved an air quality permit for Project Dynamo, a rare earth separation facility proposed at the Port of Vinton in Calcasieu Parish, clearing the way for construction to begin.
Louisiana seeking extended deadline for nuclear waste plan
— Louisiana is asking the U.S. Department of Energy for more time to negotiate an agreement that could make the state a hub for nuclear fuel recycling, storage and potentially the permanent disposal of nuclear waste, as state officials begin quietly sounding out communities that might be willing to host the project.

Community

Area first responders received the gift , Area first responders received the gift , Area first responders received the gift of a meal for their hard work of serving and protecting the community. Over 350 plates were prepared and delivered by Matthews Funeral Home and Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home for emergency response personnel.
Area first responders received the gift
Area first responders received the gift
Dear Readers
Dear Readers
When I told a casual friend/former hairdresser that my dog had just been “put to sleep,” she reached over without hesitation and hugged my neck in a genuine expression of concern. “I am so sorry,” she said.
Education at any Age , Education at any Age , Education at any Age , Education at any Age , Education at any Age , Area seniors gathered at Jeff Davis Council on Aging for the monthly LAMM Education and Bingo event. Attendees are treated to an educational discussion, followed by fun and fellowship. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the COA, located at 210 South State. St. in Jennings. All parish seniors are welcome to attend. Daily News photos by Erin Hargrave
Education at any Age
Education at any Age
Cajun dance planned for Saturday
The accordion will be playing, the dance floor will be open and the Cajun Family Chapter is inviting everyone to come pass a good time at its latest celebration of South Louisiana music and culture. The Cajun Family Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association will host Dax Faulk et Les Vieilles Âmes from 7-10 p.m.
Grand Knight Mason LeJeune (from left) with Janet and Preston Doucet , Grand Knight Mason LeJeune (left) and Knight of the Month Daniel Stretcher
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Knights of Columbus 2012 recently met to discuss business, including honoring members of the organization. Grand Knight Mason LeJeune awarded Daniel Stretcher with Knight of the Month, while Preston and Janet Doucet received the Family of the Month distinction.

Sports

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Tigers put 2-0 record on line against Bulldogs
LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Tigers will put their 2-0 record on the line Friday night when they play host to the Iota Bulldogs in a nondistrict battle that will feature the class 3-A Bulldogs bringing their 1-1 record to town. Iota’s loss was to Church Point, who also defeated the Jennings Bulldogs in week number one.
Photo courtesy of Alyssa Lens Photography
Elton looks to bounce back facing Montgomery
ELTON — This week, the Elton Indians (1-1) look to get back to their winning ways after a disappointing loss to the Vinton Lions as they travel north to take on the Montgomery High Tigers (1-1) in a nondistrict contest Friday night.
Daily News photo by Renee Benoit
Dog fight: Bulldogs to welcome Hounds
When the Welsh Greyhounds and the Jennings Bulldogs face each other Thursday night at Jerry Simmons Stadium, it will be one team looking for win number one and the other looking to stay undefeated. After facing tough competition in the form of Church Point and Eunice, the Bulldogs are an uncharacteristic 0-2, while the Greyhounds have defeated Abbeville and Opelousas Catholic in successive weeks.
Jennings rally falls short against Eunice
Jennings rally falls short against Eunice
EUNICE — In a game of “you don’t like us, we don’t like you”, the Jennings Bulldogs were edged out by the Eunice Bobcats in a battle that went down to the final minute of play, by a score of 15-12 Friday night on the road.
Daily News photo by Renee Benoit
Hounds shut out Vikings
WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds used a suffocating defense and a balanced offensive attack to shut out the Opelousas Catholic Vikings by a 42-0 score here Friday night in non-district action. The red and black defense limited the visitors to 74 yards rushing and just 25 passing for a total of 99 yards for the night. Meanwhile, the Greyhound front line dominated the line of scrimmage as they opened holes that allowed the hosts to rush for 298 yards and add another 182 through the air.

Editorial

America's small businesses can't afford 340B abuse
Many hospitals are destabilizing small businesses across America by exploiting a littleknown federal charity care program to drive healthcare costs up. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was supposed to help safety-net hospitals serve vulnerable patients by letting them buy prescription medicines at a discount.
Elton adopts golf cart ordinance aligned with state law
ELTON — The Elton Town Council approved a new golf cart ordinance that brings the town's regulations into compliance with Louisiana law and sets local registration fees, following a detailed presentation by Town Attorney Michael Holmes. Holmes explained that the ordinance is based on Louisiana Revised Statute 32:299.4 and establishes the requirements for operating golf carts on public streets within the Town of Elton. Under the ordinance, golf cart owners must register their vehicles with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles if they intend to drive them on public roads. Operators must also provide proof of registration and liability insurance before receiving authorization from the town.
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A vacation, in 50 words or less
Ihave unpacked the suitcase. I have washed its contents and returned my clean clothes to closets and drawers.
Louisiana lawsuit abuse costs taxpayers, jobs

As a legislator proudly representing Louisiana’s working coast in Terrebonne Parish, the impacts of lawsuit abuse continue to reverberate across not only my district, but the entire state.

A rare reset in the new dietary guidelines — with more work ahead

The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture just released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, resetting the federal nutrition advice that shapes how Americans eat.

Obituaries

Robert Courville
Robert Courville
After a brief illness, Robert Courville, 92, died on Sept. 13, 2026 at his home in Roanoke surrounded by his loving family.
Peggy Deaville
Peggy Deaville
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Roberta Jane Koll
Roberta Jane Koll
Sept. 10, 1934 — Sept.
Margaret Mallett
Margaret Mallett
Margaret Myers Mallett, a devout Catholic, was the second of nine children born to Luke, Sr. and Mamie Kinney Myers on April 17, 1936 in Jennings in Jeff Davis Parish. As a teen, she cared for her maternal grandparents, Elvina and Leo Paul Kinney. After graduating from Jennings High School, she attended SLI (now UL Lafayette) where she met Joseph “Joe” Mallett also from Jeff Davis Parish. On August 4, 1956, they were one of the first couples married at the newly formed Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings, of which her family was a founding member. Margaret and Joe began their family in Welsh before moving to Baton Rouge for Joe’s work. In Baton Rouge, they were a founding family of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Upon moving to Wilson in East Feliciana Parish, they joined Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jackson where she was active with the Altar Guild and was affectionately known as the “Donut Lady”.
Mary Epperly
Mary Epperly
Mary Epperly passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Roanoke and resided in LaPlace.

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