O n a recent family vacation to New York City over the holidays, I brought home exactly one souvenir (I ate the others). While we were freezing our philtrums at the Bryant Park Winter Village Holiday Market in Midtown Manhattan, I was teen-pressured by my three daughters into purchasing a “manly beaded bracelet.” (I’m pretty sure that’s an oxymoron.)
S pecial Olympics is about much more than sports and fitness. The event highlights the abilities of students with disabilities while also building up their self-esteem.
On Saturday, March 25, deputies with Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) were dispatched to a residence on Touchet Road in Jennings after receiving a call from a complainant that stated her husband was hurting her.
Emily Boudreaux, 11, Kate Bertrand, 11, and Emma Trahan, 11, enjoy a performance by Leroy Thomas at Hathaway High School to celebrate the Lady Hornets’ state championship win. See page 2 for more photos.
WELSH — The Jennings Lady Bulldog Softball team took a break from district to play in the Welsh Tournament Friday night and played Class 2A Pickering. The Lady Dogs took an 8-0 lead first period lead and would go on to take a 16-2 win over the Lady Red Devils in 5 innings via the 10 run rule.
LAFAYETTE – Although lifting weights is a staple of most sports throughout Jeff Davis Parish, the Elton Indians and junior Danerian (D.D.) Actlis have taken it a huge step further. Elton added powerlifting to their list of sports at the school, and it has completely taken off. Last Wednesday, Actlis capped off a magical season by claiming the Division IV State Championship by over a difference of a whopping 50 pounds over the next closest competitor. Actlis explained a year ago, he didn’t place in any meets but now has the right to be called a state champion in his 165-pound division.