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LA town attorney attends last council meeting

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LAKE ARTHUR - After announcing his upcoming retirement earlier this year, Town Attorney Bennett Lapoint was present for his last town council meeting this past Tuesday.

“It’s hard to believe it has been 38 years that I have served this community,” said Lapoint. “When I think about it, I have spent half my life as your attorney.”

He said it has been a privilege and an honor to work for the community where he was born and raised.

“I want to thank the council for allowing me to serve,” said Lapoint. “Being allowed to serve this last year has meant a lot to me.”

NAUW making their mark in community

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The National Association of University Women (NAUW) is making their mark on their community here, always there to fill in the gap wherever they might be needed.

Thursday the group donated a large number of clothing and personal hygiene items to Jeff Davis Communities Against Domestic Abuse (CADA).

Legal Advocate Ora Randolph recommends that any women looking to clean out their closet considering donating items to CADA.

“In many cases, the people have nothing but the clothes on their backs when they arrive,” she said.

The year in rock

From Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Crimson and Clover” finally ousting Marvin Gaye’s seven-week run on the top of the charts to Creedence Clearwater Revival having one of their best years with five songs in the Top 40 – including “Proud Mary” and “Bad Moon Rising” – to Diana Ross & the Supremes closing the year with “Someday We’ll Be Together,” 1969 will forever be remembered for its iconic hits but, more so, for letting the sunshine in and igniting the spirit of a new generation of hipsters. Let’s look at some of the cultural signposts of 1969 …

Winter Wonderland

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Volunteers came together to transform the Lake Arthur City Hall into a Winter Wonderland.

Other local businesses and groups have also decorated trees to fill the building with holiday spirit.

Free Holiday Bash offered for local children

WELSH - New Faith Tabernacle Church will once again provide a free activity for local children from 5-10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. The event is specifically for those between the ages of 5 and 17.

“We will host a free holiday bash at the church,” said activities director Kelly Mock. “Food and drinks will be served at no charge to those who attend.”

The evening will be spent decorating Christmas trees and stars for holiday ornaments to take home.

Five in custody for Chaisson murder

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Five suspects are currently in custody for the murder of a Jennings man that took place at a private party last week. “After an extensive investigation with the assistance of

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Parish rice producer meeting set for Jan. 7

WELSH - A meeting is being held in January to help farmers prepare for their crops in the upcoming year. The LSU AgCenter announced this week the times and locations

Application period opens for scholarship contests

The Optimist Club of Jennings is now taking applications for two scholarship opportunities. The organization will sponsor their annual, state-wide essay contest and oratorial contest. Both are open to students

Sailor who killed 2, himself at Pearl Harbor identified

HONOLULU (AP) — A Navy sailor shot three civilians, killing two of them, before taking his own life at Pearl Harbor just days before thousands were scheduled to gather at