October 2020

Lawrence throws 5 TDs, No. 1 Clemson rolls past Georgia Tech

ATLANTA (AP) — Trevor Lawrence wasn’t focused on his near-record streak of passes without an interception, just as he has tuned out speculation he could be the first pick in next year’s NFL draft.

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Claude Maurice ‘Sammy’ Duplechian

A Mass of Christian burial for Claude Maurice “Sammy” Duplechian will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at 2 p.m., with Father Susil Fernando officiating.

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Council on Aging audit reveals healthy finances

Jeff Davis Parish Council on Aging (COA) received a clean bill of health for the financial year that ended June 30, 2020.

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The history of JENNINGS

The Tupper Museum is hoping to debut several new exhibits by Oct. 31 that celebrate the history of Jennings.

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Bush, Board among key injuries in NFL’s Week 6

(AP) - Pittsburgh second-year inside linebacker Devin Bush sustained what coach Mike Tomlin called a “significant knee injury” in Pittsburgh’s 38-7 rout of the Browns on Sunday.

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Ka’Mauri Harrison Act passes House

A bill currently awaiting to be heard in Senate committee aims to provide policy changes for virtual learning.

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Sounds of Christmas returns to Strand

It’s been five years since the Strand Theatre hosted “Sounds of Christmas,” but now this dose of holiday cheer is returning to Jennings.

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Halloween treats take center stage in October. What can be better this time of year than a fresh autumn apple coated in a sweet candy shell? This quintessential fall treat can make Halloween celebrations even more special.

This recipe for “Old-Fashioned Caramel Apples,” courtesy of “300 Best Homemade Candy Recipes (Robert Rose) by Jane Sharrock, benefits from the fall harvest while also paying homage to a classic Halloween treat.

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Host Halloween for less

Halloween marks the first stop on the holiday season highway. It is a time of great excitement and fun for young and old, with costumes, tricks and treats brightening up an autumn day.

Hard core Halloween enthusiasts may spend hundreds of dollars each year on decor, costumes and other accessories. But what if there were a way to save on favorite Halloween items?