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Birth announced

Jody and Heather Thibeaux of Iota announce the birth of their daughter Renley Jules, born Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Jennings American Legion Hospital.

Renley weighed six pounds, nine ounces at birth and was 18 inches long.

She was welcomed home by her big sister, Revyn.

Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Charlene Neal of Hathaway and paternal grandparents are Kathy Thibeaux of Roanoke and the late Larry Thibeaux.

JD Republican Women Donate Books

Jeff Davis Republican Women President Mary Landry presented the book “One Flag, One America” to Bethel Christian School, Jennings Elementary School and Our Lady Immaculate School libraries in September.

DID YOU KNOW?

Why is Valentine’s Day

celebrated on February 14?

Ardoin LaFosse wed

Christopher Ray LaFosse and Lauren Jayne Ardoin were united in Holy Matrimony Nov. 3, 2018, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Father Charles McMillin officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Dwain and Peggy Ardoin of Jennings. Her grandparents include Amos Ardoin of Jennings, the late Jayne Ardoin, the late Lawrence Ardoin and the late Delores Ardoin. She is a 2006 graduate of Jennings High School and a 2010 BSN graduate of McNeese State University. She is currently employed as a registered nurse at Lafayette General Health and Calcasieu Urgent Care.

Young Celebrates 100th Birthday

Alicia Young of Basile turned 100 years old on Tuesday Jan. 8. Young celebrated with her family including her children, Jane Kittler, of Bossier City, Judy Fontenot, of Basile and Hubert Young, of Lake Charles. Unable to attend was son Harry Young, of Basile. She is also blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren.

Theriot, Conner recognized by Legion

During the January meeting of James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion from Jennings, Donald Conner (right) was selected as the 2018 Police Officer of the Year for and Hulin Theriot (second from the right) was selected as the Firefighter of the Year for 2018. Presenting the awards were (from left to right) Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes, Post 19 Commander Horace Naquin, interim Jennings Fire Chief Bobby Vasseur and Jennings Mayor Henry Guinn.

A new year at the library

“As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world … as in being able to remake ourselves.” ― - Mahatma

Gandhi

Happy 2019 everyone! This new year has brought much change to our library, including a new director. While 2018 was a time of reflection for us, 2019 is going to be full of new ideas, new or improved services, more community outreach and so much more. What will never change, however, is our genuine love for this community and our commitment to providing high quality service to everyone.

Rotarians welcome speaker, present donation

Addie Guidry, corrector of the Jennings American Legion Hospital Cardiology Department, was welcomed as the guest speaker by the Jennings Rotary Club at its Jan. 8 meeting. Guidry spoke about coronary disease causes, detecting and monitoring symptoms and treatments.

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