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Newly hatched waterfowl are seen in full motion around the parish swimming, waddling, hunting for grains and seeds in grass and following their mothers. The baby ducklings are especially entertaining to watch as their feathers are still soft and puffed up. Baby waterfowl such as various ducklings, goslings and cygnets (baby swans) can often be seen this time of year exploring and enjoying the landscape at the Jennings I-10 Oil and Gas Park.

Longtime resident of Jennings Georgia Brantley Chargois is celebrating her birthday with friends and family as she turns 100 years old on Mother’s Day.

Jennings City Council incumbent Carolyn King Simon, No Party, is set to reclaim her seat in District A after a weekend runoff with newcomer Elisha Neal Duhon, Republican.

GRAMBLING — Grambling State University will be awarding an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to distinguished alumna and Jennings native Alana Ward Robinson during its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony, to be held at 10 a.m. on Friday in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The special degree will be awarded to Robinson for her contributions to society as the university recognizes her positive impact on the world, especially in the areas of service and philanthropy.

A Roanoke man was sentenced in the 31st Judicial District Judicial Court last week for his role in a vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Jennings woman in 2023.

A ceremony to honor the sacrifice of Elton resident Specialist-4 Albert “Billy” Sonnier and newly discovered Thomas Barrett Jr. of Many brought together more than just remembrance, it solidified a sense of community among those in attendance. Both men lost their lives defending their country in the iconic Battle of Ia Drang during the Vietnam War.