May 2021

Tigers End Season 19-12

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The Lake Arthur Tigers traveled up to Mangham this past weekend to take on the Dragons in a best-of-three series in the Class 2A regional round. The Tigers dropped both games to the hosting Dragons to end their season at 19-12. Check Jennings Daily News for full recaps in Wednesday’s printed edition. Shown are Jace Guidry (above) and Cason Conner (below).

A Valiant Effort

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The Jennings Bulldogs dropped a close series with the No. 7 Brusly Panthers in the regional round of the Class 3A playoffs this weekend. Check Wedensday’s printed edition of Jennings Daily News to see a full recap of the two contests between the Bulldogs and Panthers. Shown are Clay Broussard (right) and Ethan Jardell (below).

Circumstances led Saints to draft for value more than need

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The first Saints draft since the retirement of record-setting passer Drew Brees featured the selections of defensive players in the first three rounds.

Educators comment on Teacher Appreciation Week

When asked what Teacher Appreciation Week meant to them, educators from the Jeff Davis Parish community had some surprising answers to our question. “What was most common focus for these educators,” you may ask— well, it was the success and wellbeing of their students.

Jennings man charged with auto theft

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LAKE ARTHUR — A Jennings man has been arrested for stealing a school bus from the high school here.

Parish appoints new OEP director

The parish has an new director for emergencies and disasters. A Jeff Davis Police Jury committee met Wednesday to discuss emergency preparedness.

COUSHATTA FARMERS MARKET KICKS OFF

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The first Coushatta farmers market of the season was held on Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon. Pictured below are Coushatta Tribal Chairman David Sickey and Tribal Elder Barbara Langley, who shared a blessing over the farmers market season with a prayer in the Coushatta’s native language, Koasati. Daily News photos by Caitlin LaComb

Central Waterworks District reports healthy finances

The Jeff Davis Central Waterworks District in Welsh showed healthy finances with minimal instances of noncompliance found in their financial statements.

Sizzling Meals Made for Summer

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Summertime, for many, represents an opportunity to enjoy freshly cooked meals while enjoying time outdoors. Taking your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary starts with chef-inspired recipes that call to mind the flavors of the season.

Researchers release endangered snakes in Louisiana forest

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Researchers with the Memphis Zoo have released 50 endangered Louisiana pine snakes into a national forest in an attempt to revive their population.