Discussing possibilities not a scare tactic
As of Wednesday, the government shutdown remained as Democrats and Republicans continued to face off over budget issues, namely the funding of a barrier along the southern U.S. border. Extensive
Editorial
All or nothing
When Mrs. Pelosi regained her seat as House Speaker, her speech included a statement about doing away with special interests. In the same sentence she talked about more women in
What, precisely, do Democrats want to impeach Trump for?
Newly sworn-in Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib electrified progressives with her passionate declaration that she and her colleagues will “impeach the motherf—-er” — the “motherf—-er,” of course, being President Trump. Democratic
Tell us what you think
Jennings Daily News would like to know what you think. Though our reporters cover the basics in our communities - council meetings, crime reports, festivals and events - we know
Fake currency a serious crime
The production or use of counterfeit currency in the U.S. is not something that the federal government takes lightly. The Lake Arthur Police Department recently confiscated a large amount of
Where Edwards sees wins, GOP sees points of attack
As Gov. John Bel Edwards launches his bid for a second term in office, the achievements he’ll be lauding as selling points are the same areas his challengers will use
Chickenpox can be deadly for those with weakened immune systems
Dear Doctor: I recently read that more than 30 students at a school in North Carolina all got chickenpox during an outbreak. Growing up, I got chickenpox, too, before there
DID YOU KNOW?
Brief breaks during the work day can dramatically improve one’s ability to focus on a task. A 2011 study published in the journal Cognition found that brief mental breaks can
Post-prison support saves money, strengthens communities
The majority of people who work in or with the American justice system agree that addiction and untreated mental illness are two factors keeping prisons full.
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