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Something blue — and a little pink, too

Sat, 05/14/2022 - 05:00

Something blue — and a little pink, too

R360, JDSO Sponsor Special Olympics

Sat, 05/14/2022 - 05:00

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.

Monceauxs named May Garden of the Month

Sat, 05/14/2022 - 05:00

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.

MES Students Rewarded

Sat, 05/14/2022 - 05:00

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

Warning signs that you’re working out too much

Sat, 05/14/2022 - 05:00

Routine exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Significant exercise benefits all parts of the body, including the heart. In fact, the American Heart Association urges individuals to heed exercise recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Those guidelines indicate that adults should get at least 150 minutes per week of moderateintensity aerobic activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity) and pair it with moderate- to highintensity strength training activities at least twice per week.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Fri, 05/13/2022 - 05:00

Calendar Guidelines

Grocery Store Savings Hacks

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

As people continue to eat more meals at home, shoppers everywhere are feeling the pinch of increasing prices on nearly every item at the grocery store. With almost onethird of Americans spending at least $100 per week on groceries, many are now looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality.