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The Jennings Bulldogs kicked off their season on Friday with a scrimmage against the Patterson Lumberjacks at Jerry Simmons Stadium.
News
LAKE ARTHUR — A standing- room-only crowd filled Lake Arthur Town Hall last week as residents, council members and representatives from LFT Fiber spent nearly an hour discussing a proposed broadband expansion. The special meeting drew one of the largest crowds in recent memory as residents took advantage of the opportunity to question company officials before council members voted on the request. Ultimately, the board of aldermen unanimously declined to provide a letter of support for the company’s grant application.
(The Center Square) — Louisiana public schools will begin operating under new physical education standards in the 2027-28 school year that call for fitness assessments beginning in kindergarten, but local school systems will have discretion over how those assessments are administered and whether individual results are shared with parents.
The Jennings Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunday at a building on the 400 block of South Main Street. The blaze heavily damaged the building, collapsing the roof on the backside of the brick facility.
— Louisiana's effort to keep mail-order abortion pills out of the state is headed back to a federal appeals court next month, with the legal fight potentially affecting how mifepristone is distributed nationwide.
— SpaceX has officially chosen Louisiana for the largest launch facility in its growing spaceflight empire, committing $100 billion to a Vermilion Parish campus that the company says could eventually send thousands of rockets into space each year.
Community
On those days when you’re craving something fresh and don’t feel like doing a lot of cooking, salads are the ideal solution. They’re nutritious, easy to throw together and endlessly customizable so you can make them with the ingredients you have to suit the flavor profiles you prefer.
Calendar Guidelines Items for Community Calendar must be submitted during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. Events run in the order of their posted dates and ONLY AS SPACE ALLOWS.
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If your lawn is developing irregular brown spots, southern chinch bugs may be the culprit. August’s high temperatures and dry soil conditions create an ideal environment for chinch bug populations to thrive throughout Louisiana.
Hectic school mornings get much easier when breakfast is already waiting in the fridge or freezer. These Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos can be assembled in advance, frozen individually and easily reheated for quick, filling meals to keep your family going through the day.
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, diced 1 large red bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped fresh spinach 1 cup cooked black beans 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 4 tablespoons salsa 6 large eggs 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk, water or dairy milk 4 large whole-grain tortillas 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend In pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic until soft, 4-5 minutes.
Sports
The Jennings Bulldogs Football team started their 2026 season with a scrimmage at Jerry Simmons Stadium on Friday with a change-up in their opponent. After scrimmaging Class 5A Barbe for over 30 years, the Dogs picked on someone their own size as they hosted the 3A Patterson Lumberjacks.
VINTON — The Welsh Greyhounds ushered in the 2026 gridiron season Friday night with a scrimmage against the host Vinton Lions. Each team found success, as the number one unit of Welsh scored twice and the Lions found the end zone once.
The Lake Arthur Tigers recently hosted the fall football scrimmage against the Crowley High Fighting Gents at Jack Doland Memorial Stadium.
The Elton High School volleyball team will host a community fundraiser Aug. 25 at McDonald’s in Jennings as the Lady Indians prepare for the upcoming volleyball season.
As most outdoor enthusiasts learn sooner or later, the gear you bring on your expeditions can make or break the experience. That’s why selecting multipurpose, adaptable equipment is so important. To gear up for fall hikes, climbing expeditions, bike rides and more, consider these three pieces of versatile equipment:
Editorial
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 — 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.
Ihave unpacked the suitcase. I have washed its contents and returned my clean clothes to closets and drawers.
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.
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
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 passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Roanoke and resided in LaPlace.
Mary Epperly passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Roanoke and resided in LaPlace.
Ivy 'John' Gary, 79, of Jennings passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Charles on July 11, 2026. He was born on Aug.
Dwayne “Durwood” Lewis, 69, of Jennings, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family members on Thursday, July 23, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. Visitation was held on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings beginning at 3 p.m.
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