Community

FAMILY FEATURES

(StatePoint) After steadily declining for over a decade, global hunger has reached an all-time high. Continued supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, escalating inflation and a rapidly changing climate, have exacerbated challenges around the world, particularly in developing countries, and today, as many as 828 million people still go hungry.

With remote and hybrid work schedules here to stay for many Americans, it’s important to have a space dedicated to comfort and productivity. The initial transition to remote work may have involved setting up an impromptu workstation at the dining room table but creating a longterm, functional home office can be one of the first steps to increasing efficiency, focus and productivity.

(Family Features) When temperatures creep up again, it signals time for an annual tradition: spring cleaning. While big projects like windows are hard to overlook, don’t forget smaller areas that need attention, too, such as your home office.

First Presbyterian Church of Welsh held its annual Pass It On junior high workshops July 10-12.

Jeff Davis Parish School Board (JDSB) CFO Kristin Legros (left) and President Paul Trahan (right) accept a safety award from Louisiana Workers’ Compensation (LWCC) Corporation Safety Consultant Jason Hazelton.

The Town of Elton recently teamed up with Lake Charles Pit Bull Rescue (LCPBR), a community-based organization, to offer free vaccination and microchipping to parish pets. Through their efforts, 53 dogs and one cat were treated by the medical staff of Lake Area Animal Hospital.

KC swears in officers, recognizes honorary members