NEWS

Gulf Coast residents clean up mess left by Francine

Tombs at a cemetery in Dulac were disturbed after floodwaters from Hurricane Francine invaded the area. AP Photo by Gerald Herbert

09/15/2024 - 12:00am
DULAC (AP) — Shortly after Hurricane Francine’s storm surge flooded a cemetery in the Louisiana bayou town of Dulac, Lori-Ann Bergeron arrived to check on three generations of family graves. Their tombstones were fine, but neighboring caskets had...

SPORTS

Indians tear through Northwood-Lena

Daily News photo by Tresa Timpa

09/15/2024 - 12:00am
The Elton Indians rebounded from a week one loss in a big way Friday night by tearing through the Northwood-Lena Gators by a final of 45-6.

EDITORIAL

Stroke patient may be overwhelmed by visits
09/15/2024 - 12:00am
Dear Doctors: A man I have been dating had a stroke a few weeks ago, and now he has aphasia. When I visit him at the rehab, he’s ready for me to leave after a short time. Is this normal? He seems to be happy I’m there, but he dismisses me quickly. I...

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Jennings High School graduate Araii Jones (right) was honored by Principal Selena Gomez with a special presentation of her diploma. Jones was hospitalized during the time of her graduation ceremony in 2022. She was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease at birth.

09/15/2024 - 12:00am
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. Community Calendar is...

OBITUARIES

Linda Stockwell
09/13/2024 - 12:00am
JENNINGS — It is with both heavy and joyful hearts, the Stockwell family celebrates Linda’s journey through life in this world to life eternal. Linda passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband and children. Linda Stockwell...

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