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(The Center Square) — Federal regulators have issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement for Cheniere Energy’s proposed expansion of the Sabine Pass terminal in Louisiana, a project that could add a massive 19.5 million tons of production at the nation’s largest liquified natural gas export plant.
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The special nine-day Louisiana black-bellied whistling duck season will begin Saturday, Oct. 3 and run through Oct.
LAKE ARTHUR — The Homecoming celebration continues by spotlighting this tear’s sophomore Lake Arthur High School Homecoming maids. Representing the sophomore class are Ellie Marie Hebert, Ella Grace Istre and Brynlee Ryanne Orgeron.
Community
Ilistened this weekend as the television announcers declared that presidential candidate Donald Trump was landing his 747 in Mobile, Ala. They said the city’s name as if it was a Mo-BUL phone, or a Mo-BUL blood drive unit or a Mo-BUL military detachment.
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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Frank Thibodeaux Post 520 of the American Legion recently made a supportive donation for “God’s little children,” as Commander Don Hall stated, at Save the Children Head Start in Jennings. On hand to deliver the supplies were Hall, First Commander Antoine Lewis and Chaplain Clinton Perry.
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James O. Hall Post 19 American Legion Auxiliary in Jennings recently installed their new officers, including Sergeant at Arms Terry LaFleur, Chaplain Ella Williams, Secretary-Treasurer Lenor Thibodeaux, President Debbie Hebert, Past District President Mary Henry, Vice President Madison Kershaw and Historian Desirie Young.
Sports
OPELOUSAS — Two of Louisiana’s most dynamic Class 1A teams will clash Thursday night as the Elton Indians take the road to face the JS Clark Bulldogs. Both squads carry substantial momentum into this non-district matchup; Elton enters on the heels of a convincing 44-0 shutout against DeQuincy, while JS Clark is riding high after securing a historic 16-8 comeback victory over St. Edmund to capture its first district win in school history.
A packed Jerry Simmons Stadium witnessed an unforgettable Homecoming celebration Friday night as the Jennings Bulldogs kicked off district play with a thrilling 36-25 victory over the Iowa Yellowjackets. The highly anticipated District 3-3A opener lived up to its high-stakes billing, delivering an explosive showcase with both squads alternating with heavy blows early on.
LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Tigers remained unbeaten here Friday night with a convincing 40-6 win over the visiting Oakdale Warriors in a non-district battle. The Tigers put the game out of reach in the second period, as they scored 20 points in the quarter.
WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds wasted no time in putting away their opponents this week, as they cruised to a 36-0 first-quarter advantage in defeating the Vermilion Catholic Eagles by a final score of 49-7. With the win, the Hounds move to 3-1 for the season. The hosts were completely dominant on both sides of the pigskin, as the Eagles were held to minus four yards rushing in the first half and just 21 total yards.
ELTON — The Elton Indians started strong and continued Thursday night when they hosted the Class 2A DeQuincy Tigers at Cleve Beard Stadium. Elton scored on all five of their firsthalf possessions and led 37-0. The second half was played with a running clock, and Elton would take a 44-0 win on the legs of senior RB Makelin Lemoine with his five touchdowns.
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
After a brief illness, Robert Courville, 92, died on Sept. 13, 2026 at his home in Roanoke surrounded by his loving family.
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.
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