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Gautreaux to turn it up
Residents from Jennings and the surrounding area are invited to the next installment of the bi-annual free concert series on Tuesday.
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.)
Start the day by sharing a heartwarming breakfast
FAMILY FEATURES
Spice up brunch this Mother’s Day
Children commonly like to give their mothers a break from cooking on Mother’s Day. Youngsters may be eager to help out in the kitchen and whip up something that Mom is certain to enjoy. But many recipes can be complicated for younger children or others who might not be so adept with meal creation. However, with a few ingredients that families may already have on hand, it’s possible to craft a delicious Mother’s Day brunch.
Officials implore public to weigh risks of CO2 storage
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury is taking steps to oppose carbon dioxide storage (CCS) in Louisiana due to the risks of contamination to local underground water sources. During a recent meeting, the police jury approved an ‘appeal wasteful and dangerous carbon capture subsidies’ letter to be sent to Washington D.C.
TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED AND AT LEAST FIVE WOUNDED IN FLORIDA STATE SHOOTING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at Florida State University, killing two people and wounded at least five others, authorities say. The 20-year-old gunman was the son of a sheriff’s deputy whose former service weapon was used in Thursday's shooting. The two people who died were not students at the university, but the shooter is believed to be a student, Florida State University Police Chief Jason Trumbower. Five people were being treated at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Trumbower said, and the shooter was also receiving medical attention. Students and frightened parents hid in a bowling alley and crammed into a freight elevator inside the student union after hearing gunshots outside the building.
SUPREME COURT KEEPS HOLD ON TRUMP’S RESTRICTIONS ON BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is keeping a hold on President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but will hear arguments on the issue in May. Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for the children of people who are in the U.S. illegally has been halted nationwide by three district courts around the country. The Republican administration had sought to narrow those orders to allow for the policy to take effect in parts or most of the country.
Ceremony for fallen war hero to be memorable
A ceremony to honor a local fallen hero of the Vietnam War is moving forward with decorated guests from across the nation and a performance from local talented youth. The outdoor ceremony to honor Specialist-4 Albert “Billy” Sonnier of Elton will start at 10 a.m., May 3, at the Vietnam War Memorial at the I-10 Oil and Gas Park in Jennings, after the escorted arrival of honored guests at 9:30 a.m.
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