Union Baptist invites kids for VBS fun
The annual Vacation Bible School program at Union Baptist Church in Jennings kicks off Monday, June 24 –28 from 8-11:45 a.m.
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FRENCH fun
Emerson Lister, 5
Jennings’ Vietnam heroes to be honored
The four-year journey to research and honor the sacrifices of former Jennings High School students who served in the Vietnam War culminates with a special ceremony this weekend at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 17286 La. 102, Saturday, June 22 at 9 a.m.
Voter canvass underway
Canvassing has begun throughout the state for the fall election season and voters are encouraged to be prepared.
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS GUN CONTROL LAW INTENDED TO PROTECT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has upheld a federal gun control law that’s intended to protect domestic violence victims. President Joe Biden praised the decision, saying that “no one who has been abused should have to worry about their abuser getting a gun,” The justices ruled 8-1 Friday in favor of a 1994 ban on firearms for people under restraining orders to stay away from their spouses or partners. The justices reversed a ruling from the federal appeals court in New Orleans that had struck down the law. It’s the justices’ first Second Amendment case since they expanded gun rights in 2022.
NEW LA. LAW REQUIRING CLASSROOMS TO DISPLAY TEN COMMANDMENTS CHURNS OLD POLITICAL CONFLICTS
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A bill signed into law this week makes Louisiana the only state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom in public schools and colleges. It also churns longrunning conflicts over the role of religion in government institutions. In 1980, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a similar Kentucky law was unconstitutional. But the makeup of the Supreme Court has changed over the years.
New hours set for Friday public swim
The City of Jennings announced a new swim schedule for Fridays at the War Memorial Pool. Now, the pool will be open from 1-6 p.m. for the general public to enjoy a dip. The admission fee for general swim is $2 per person. Public swim for Monday through Thursday will remain from 2-5 p.m. each day.
Gov. vetoes tort reform bill concerning collateral source doctrine
— Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry held a news conference on Tuesday to explain his veto of House Bill 423.
Landry signs education savings account bill into law
— Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 313 into law on Wednesday, which will create the state's first universal education savings account program for K-12 education.
The Garments of Faith
We get dressed every morning to prepare for the work of the day, putting on our uniforms, as it were, and dressing appropriately for both the work ahead and the day’s weather. Why not clothe the soul with the protective garments of faith as well? In the grand scheme of things, our immortal soul is worth infinitely more than our corruptible bodies, and thus we should take greater pains to protect it. The faith and knowledge that God loves us and wants us to be well while we carry out His will is a protective garment greater than anything we have in our closets. A great addition to the morning routine is to “gird up your loins” with the garments of faith and thanksgiving, remembering that our primary mission and the very meaning of our life is to love God with all our hearts, and to love our fellow man as we love ourselves. How wonderful that we can put on the garments of faith each day and go out into the world prepared to do God’s work! – Christopher Simon “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”
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