When I grow up
“What I want to be when I grow up” was the theme of a recent dress-up day for the students at Save the Children Head Start in Jennings. The students, ages 2-4, showed off an array of possible career choices and attire.
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Russia launches sweeping attack on Ukraine's power sector, sign of possible escalation
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed one of its most devastating attacks against Ukraine's electric sector on Friday, an aerial assault it said was retaliation for recent strikes inside Russia and which could signal an escalation of the war just days after President Vladimir Putin cemented his grip on power in a preordained election.
Classic Ride
The 35th Annual Antique Automobile Club of America Founders Tour rolled into Jennings on Thursday, bringing with them many cars from various decades of the country’s automobile history. The club toured the city while spectators viewed the cars.
SBA approves Governor Landry’s request for a disaster declaration
BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry’s request for a U.S. Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Declaration was approved for all 64 parishes in Louisiana. Last year’s extreme drought conditions impacted businesses across our state and affected 365,000 acres of land hurting our farmers and the agriculture industry. The drought has also led to lows in the Mississippi River causing a saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercostal Waterway.
POLICE REPORT
(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)
Parish firefighters aid with blaze
Jeff Davis Parish Fire District No. 5 recently utilized its Automatic Aid Agreement with LeBleu Fire Department Ward 8 District 2 to assist in fire suppression for a commercial building structure fire in LeBleu Settlement.
How to create an outdoor living retreat
Al fresco entertaining has taken off in recent years. It’s much more common today to find homeowners who want to extend living spaces to the outdoors in meaningful ways that go beyond a few lawn chairs and a stand-alone grill. Dream backyard living rooms mirror similar spaces indoors and contain features like cozy corners, lush furniture and televisions or movie projectors. Plus, they often abut additional outdoor luxuries like fully functional kitchens.
Gardening offers more than a day in the sun
Millions of people embrace opportunities to get back in their gardens each spring, and they might be reaping more rewards from that activity than they realize. According to the American Institute of Stress, gardening sparks a level of creativity among enthusiasts, and that can help to alleviate stress by lowering levels of the hormone cortisol. In addition, authors of a 2022 study published in the journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening concluded that gardening during the COVID-19 pandemic helped people cope with coronavirusrelated stress through outdoor activity.
Choosing plants that will thrive in your climate
(StatePoint) When choosing what kind of plants to put down in your yard, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights.
POLICE FIND MISSOURI STUDENT RILEY STRAIN'S BODY IN TENNESSEE RIVER; NO FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain has been found dead in a Tennessee river. Police say no foul play is suspected. Metro Nashville police officials confirmed on Friday that Strain’s body had been recovered from the Cumberland River approximately 8 miles west of downtown. Police previously said the 22-year-old Strain was last seen just before 10 p.m. on March 8 after drinking downtown. A massive search had been underway ever since, with just small clues available to help investigators trying to find him. Authorities said an autopsy will be conducted to determine a cause of death.
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