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During my childhood, the lengthening days of spring which gave way to summer were thick with humidity and with opportunity. Lightning bugs affirmed the approach of June, July and August when the school doors would close, and the refrigerator doors would open wide with lemonade and Jell-O.

Enjoying a meal as a family might seem farfetched with schedules full of work, activities and social commitments. However, you can make bringing everyone together a bit easier (and more delicious) with a weekly tradition like Slider Sunday that gets the whole crew excited about time around the kitchen table.

Something blue — and a little pink, too

R360 Environmental Solutions of Jennings joined Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff Ivy Woods in helping to sponsor the Special Olympics in Jeff Davis Parish Schools. Pictured are Sheriff Ivy Woods, as well as representatives from R360 Environmental Solutions and Jeff Davis Parish Schools.

Jennings Garden Club recently announced the Garden of the Month for May, which is located at the home of Cody and Charlotte Monceaux (not pictured) at 614 Cary Ave. Cody is pictured with Kiley Monceaux.

Thanks to a generous donation from R360 Environmental Solutions of Jennings, Mermentau Elementary School (MES) students were rewarded with t-shirts and gift cards for receiving excellent test scores on state assessments last year. The students were one of only a few from schools that showed growth and are pictured with MES teacher Amanda Miller and