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Individuals who are approaching retirement or those who already have said goodbye to the working world may find they are ready to make some life changes. Travel is something many older adults enjoy when they have much more free time to see the sights.

Last year, then-freshman Auto Breaux attended the State Beta Convention in Baton Rouge and represented Lake Arthur High School (LAHS) in the ninth grade Math Competition. He placed fifth in the state, which qualified him for nationals in Dallas. Due to COVID, the actual convention was canceled but qualifiers competed virtually. This year’s state convention was also virtual. Auto again represented LAHS, this time competing in the 10th grade Math Competition. He placed second in the state, which qualifies him to compete nationally at the convention to be held this summer in Disney World.

Anthony and Daphne Eason of Jennings announce the birth of their son, Xavier-Adam William Eason, born March 15, 2021, at Jennings American Legion Hospital.

Dr. Shiela Harmon Martin, professor of political science, has spent 46 years of dedicated service in the academy as an educator and practitioner of politics. She possesses a diverse professional background that includes teaching in the discipline of political science, local and federal government service and administrative leadership.

Joel Richert (center), of Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians OLHC) Parish in Jennings, recently presented the Council’s 2021 Catholic Youth Leadership Awards (CYLA) to Conner Christopher Cassidy (left) and Mary Elizabeth Caraway (right).

Honestly, on those table games you play when you have family and friends over, I love cheating (never said I was perfect).

In New York City, people smile at the first snowfall of the season and admire its ability to put a clean, fresh facade on a city which is often weary from all those tired, poor, huddled masses it originally invited and must now accommodate.