Editorial

Party-line voting doesn’t benefit state, nation

Possibly more than ever, this week’s state and national elections were about party control. Such power is undoubtedly a goal in any election but this year the blue wave and

Is this really progress?

There are a few Facebook pages I I find interesting to browse. One in particular is You Know You’re From Jennings, La., If...It is mostly posts from people who still

World moves on but Kavanaugh fight continues

Justice Brett Kavanaugh is on the Supreme Court, but the fight over his nomination goes on. The battle is not being fought by Democratic dead-enders who cannot accept that Kavanaugh

Animal shelters need community’s support

In The U.S. there are millions of animals in need of loving homes and countless shelters providing essential services for animals in need. However, many shelters are understaffed, overworked and

It’s the least we can do

Over the last few weeks here at Jennings Daily News, we have been poring through pictures and writing stories about veterans that will be featured in this weekends Veterans Day

Political focus set on 2019

Before Tuesday’s elections, Louisiana’s politicians, prognosticators and campaign donors already had moved on, looking to the 2019 races when voters choose the governor, six other statewide elected officials and state

All five area teams find names called in playoff brackets

With week ten ending Friday night around Louisiana High School Football, it’s time for the most glorious time of the fall for gridiron fans around the area- Playoff Football. With

Geaux vote!

This Tuesday will bring important matters before state and parish residents (see pages 1A and 5A for complete details).

By now, the public has had plenty of time and chances to educate themselves on the measures and open seats being put before them. This newspaper has written extensively on the pending votes, explaining the ballot items in great detail, along with other media and officials working to educate people as well. There is no excuse for a voter to not be prepared for the Nov. 6 election.

It’s your lucky day

VILLAGE IDIOT

There was a long line to buy lottery tickets yesterday at the Gas ‘n’ Go Away. The jackpot was over a billion dollars.

Last week, the prize was “only” $500 million. There was no line to buy tickets then. You could have walked right in and bought as many as you wanted. It seems gas station gamblers don’t have much use for $500 million. A billion, though — that might come in handy.

Linking the past and present

I’M JUST SAYIN’

Cuban-American actor Danny Pino, a second-generation American, often discusses his heritage in interviews. He and his wife live in a bilingual household where they raise their sons as proud Americans with equal knowledge of their Cuban bloodline. Pino’s view is that to appreciate the America his family enjoys today, his children must understand the history that provided for them to live as they do.