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Attorney suggests solution to pit bull ban

FENTON - Months after introducing an ordinance in regard to vicious dogs, village officials are still searching for a solution.

The council was met with public backlash after voting to ban all pit bull breeds from staying within the city limits. As a result, the ordinance was suspended for 90 days to further look into the matter.

Currently, there are several ordinances regarding canines in effect. The town attorney suggested amending those into one section and include a dangerous dog ordinance.

MLK Day activities planned

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Martin Luther King Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Activities have been planned and the public is invited to join in the celebrations.

The Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Committee of Jennings will gather in honor of the civil activist.

“We will begin with a church service at Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic Church at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19,” said committee member Don Broussard. “A prayer service, including music, will be offered. Guest speaker Heather Smith will join us.”

No injuries reported in crash

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Police, fire and medical personnel were called to the scene of an accident near James Ward Elementary School just before afternoon dismissal. Witnesses reported the driver hitting one car parked on the right side of the road before crossing lanes and crashing into a second parked vehicle.

GOP leaders tapped for La. Senate’s budget, tax panels

BATON ROUGE (AP) — The Louisiana Senate’s new Republican president will continue a tradition for bipartisan leadership across the majority-GOP chamber’s subjectmatter committees, but Republicans will take charge of the key financial and redistricting panels.

Senate President Page Cortez, a Lafayette Republican unanimously elected to the top job, released the membership breakdown of the Senate’s 17 standing committees Friday. He named Republican as leaders of 12 panels and gave Democrats — including the head of the state Democratic Party — the chairmanships of five panels.

Lizzo, The Who, Foo Fighters among 2020 Jazz Fest top acts

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Who, Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters will join Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Lenny Kravitz, The Avett Brothers and Elvis Costello at the 2020 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, organizers announced Thursday.

Trump welcomes LSU Tigers to White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump paid tribute to the national champion Louisiana State University football team on Friday, saying it would long be remembered as one of the greatest teams in college football history.

The undefeated Tigers visited the White House after defeating Clemson on Monday night in the college playoff final. Trump noted that the team played a “brutal schedule” during the season that included seven teams ranked in the top 10.

“Your explosive offense pushed every opponent from the breaking point and to the breaking point,” Trump said.

Richard joins CASA

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A new volunteer was recently sworn in for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, which is a division of Family and Youth Counseling Agency. Patsy Richard was sworn in by the honorable Judge Steve Gunnell of the 31st Judicial District Court on Monday, Jan. 13. She will be advocating on behalf of children in Jeff Davis Parish.

TEA, A LEGENDARY CAMELLIA

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History tells us that people began consuming tea in China in 2700 B.C. Countless books have been written on the history of tea and how it has

made its way from an emperors cup in China to around the globe. The healing properties are heavily documented, and countless studies have been conducted on the medicinal uses of tea. The research continues today.

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Trump trial begins, senators vowing ‘impartial justice’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump with quiet ceremony Thursday — senators standing at their desks to swear an oath of “impartial justice” as jurors, House prosecutors formally reciting the charges and Chief Justice John Roberts presiding.

The trial, only the third such undertaking in American history, is unfolding at the start of the election year, a time of deep political division in the nation. Four of the senators sitting in judgment on Trump are running for the Democratic Party’s nomination to challenge him in the fall.

Rainbow trout being stocked at community fishing ponds

Grab your fishing gear and bring your friends and family to a nearby Get Out and Fish! pond for the opportunity to catch a fish you don’t land every day. Today, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries began stocking thirteen water bodies with 4,400 pounds of adult-size rainbow trout, ranging from 1 to 2 pounds, making a perfect stringer for dinner.