August 2020

Factors to consider when setting up a school carpool

Getting kids to and from school can be a challenge for working parents. School start times do not always coordinate with parents’ work schedules, and school typically lets out before parents’ workdays end.

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Caraways named July Family of the Month

During the August meeting of Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings the family of Bill and Betty Ann Caraway (shown above) were recognized as the Council’s Family of the Month for July.

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Dennis named July Knight of the Month

During the August meeting of Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings Grand Knight Carl Benoit (above, at right) presented the Council’s Knight of the Month Award for July 2020 to Tommy Dennis (left).

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Public urged to practice safety on Labor Day

The public is encouraged to follow social distancing practices for Labor Day weekend to avoid another holiday surge in COVID-19 cases.

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Work begins at new school site

Dirt work is beginning at the future site of the new twostory Jennings Elementary School on South Lake Arthur Avenue.

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A LITTLE PLAYTIME

The residents of the Jennings Animal Shelter are in need of toys to help provide enrichment outside of dogs’ kennels. Also, the treat shelf is looking a little bare. Contact the shelter at (337) 246-1325 to donate items for these furry friends. Submitted photo

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Shannon Lynn Fontenot

It’s with great sadness and the heaviest of hearts that the family of Shannon Lynn Fontenot announces her passing from this life on Aug. 20, 2020, at the age of 48.

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Prepare for Gulf storms today

We all know that preparing for possible natural disasters is a must in this area. Judging from current forecasts, with two storms predicted to be coming into the Gulf of Mexico, we need to work hard in the next couple of days to do what we can to keep our homes and loved ones safe.