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Honor Guard performs over 800 ceremonies

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By DARCY KNIGHT newsl @jenningsdailynews.net

Property insurance market could face more issues thanks to Hurricane Francine

(The Center Square) — Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, leaving many people at risk of storm damage.

Hospital starts major upgrades

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Moves women’s clinic in-house

Suicide prevention walk planned for Saturday

LAKE CHARLES — Area residents who have been affected by suicide are invited to participate in a walk to raise awareness of suicide prevention.

City officials discuss park updates

By ERIN HARGRAVE

Splash pad to close for season

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WELSH — The Town of Welsh will be closing its community splash pad for the season on Monday, Sept.

Thinking of God as a Friend

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“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”

Trash schedule changes

The City of Jennings resumed trash pickup on Thursday but is running one day behind. The regular Thursday route will run today, and Friday’s route will be completed on Saturday.

Officials urge residents to stay safe in weather

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With Hurricane Francine making landfall and bringing high winds and rain, Louisiana State Police officials would like to remind the public to stay weather aware.

Rice video contest offers JDP seniors scholarship opportunity

September is National Rice Month and USA Rice is holding their annual Reel Rice contest, where graduating seniors from Jeff Davis Parish can create and submit a video all about rice with an opportunity to win $5,000 in scholarship funding. The contest will award three scholarships. The deadline to submit videos is Oct. 15.