How is the Mardi Gras date calculated?
This year Fat Tuesday lands on March 5. Last year Mardi Gras was celebrated nearly a whole month earlier on Tuesday, Feb. 13. So why isn’t Mardi Gras celebrated on
Editorial
Sexual harrassment policies draw legislative focus
As they work on policies to combat sexual harassment, Louisiana state lawmakers are grappling with questions of what’s appropriate in a state where people regularly greet each other with hugs
Parish needs more ground, air services
Jeff Davis is a rural parish, a fact that negatively impacts response times in emergency situations. Mere minutes, sometimes seconds, determine life or death. Having more ground units and additional
Letter to the Editor
ZAM thanks JDN Dear Editor, As executive director of the Zigler Art Museum, I would like to take this opportunity to give my deepest thanks to the Jennings Daily News
The contest
Every June, my brother-in-law Dave, who lives near the river, is in a fishing contest sponsored by a local bar. Dave and his partner, Tim, compete against other teams to
False accusations damaging to true victims
There is no doubt individuals who are part of a minority or marginalized group are at some point faced with discrimination or hostile treatment. Victims of various crimes experience this,
How can La. become player in presidential election?
Presidential election season has kicked off earlier than usual with new democrat candidates appearing almost daily. Fourteen announced candidates so far with others like former Vice President Joe Biden waiting
The wall is symbolic, not real
Here’s the truth about President Trump’s border wall: He doesn’t really care whether it gets built. What he does care about is building an issue, a case for his re-election.
Reader feedback matters
More readers have been contacting Jennings Daily News reporters recently with input on items published, as well as suggestions on topics they would like to see covered in our pages.
Politicians won’t kill golden goose
Well, good luck with that idea. I am speaking to Sen. Mike Braun (R-Indiana) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida), two freshman senators who have embarked on a journey of fantasy.
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