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Mire, Zaunbrecher announce plans to wed

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Brooklynn Rena Mire of Branch and Bryce Gregory Zaunbrecher of Lake Arthur will exchange wedding vows at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at The Historic Cash and Carry in Lake Charles. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jackie and Becky Prejean of Branch and Jody and Nancy Mire of Morse. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norris Simon of Crowley, the late Lois Broussard Simon and Herman and Lena Mire of Estherwood. A 2017 graduate of Rayne High School, she graduated from LSUE in 2019 and is continuing her pursuit of a degree in elementary education at UL-Lafayette.

Book suggestions to get you through the ‘dog days’ of summer

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As we reach the “dog days of summer,” I thought it would be helpful to suggest some book titles that your children might enjoy. These books are all about summer and can be requested from any of our Jefferson Davis Parish Libraries.

Little Ones:

• “F is for Fireflies” by Kathy-jo Wargin. The book presents rhyming sentences for each letter of the alphabet that remind the reader of God’s blessings in summer.

Knights honor members, elect officers

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Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Jennings recently held its July meeting, where several important events took place.

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WORLD BRIEFS

Prosecutors drop charges against 2 La. scientists NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Monday on moved to drop charges against two prominent Louisiana scientists who were arrested last month

Fishing line

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Since our ability to accessorize is the only thing that separates us from the animals (according to the movie, Steel Magnolias), I always try to get it right. And let

Sweeten dinner with Fresh summer fruit

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The tastes of summer are often amplified by fresh, regional produce. Peaches are a classic warmweather fruit that provide just the right amount of sweetness to a variety of dishes.