Children will have an opportunity to dress up and join in on the fun of the First Annual Courir de Mardi Gras Children’s Run. Hosted by Jeff Davis Parish’s Cajun Family Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association, the event is open to children ages 6–15. Participants will meet at 23256 La. 26 in Jennings at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Trail Ride Tradition
Two area residents had their day in court this week to face two counts of contractor fraud charges from a 2021 investigation.
Officials will look at options for enhancing business economic development and growth in Jeff Davis Parish at a meeting scheduled for next week.
Those wishing to throw their hats in the ring for mayor or council member positions in Jennings have from Wednesday, Jan. 29, until Friday, Jan. 31 to qualify for the March 29 Municipal Primary Election.
Each year, school officials are tasked with naming the best of the best in various categories, including students, principals, teachers, support staff and medical personnel. Jeff Davis Parish School Board recently released the winners throughout the parish.
Winter cleanup
(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.)
Residents of all ages braved the elements in the recent snowstorm to participate in a host of winter activities. From sledding to tubing and even basketball, the cold temperatures didn't hold down the most athletic fanatics in Jeff Davis Parish.
Modern psychology often confirms ancient wisdom. Much of the advice that has been empirically verified by the field of Positive Psychology echoes ancient philosophers, including the wisdom of the Bible. One of the clearest examples of this is the advice to be thankful and count your blessings. Researchers at the Positive Psychology Center at Penn have confirmed that the simple exercise of writing down three things that went well at the end of each day will improve the quality of your life. You will feel less depressed simply by focusing on the positive things in life, and by thinking about why things went well you set the stage for a more positive future. One easy way to do this is to start a journal, or even just start a document on your computer. You might title this journal or document “Three Blessings,” or “Three Good Things” if you want a more secular title, and then simply list the three good things that happened to you (or which you did) and answer the question why for each one. The question as to why it happened is important because it forces us to reflect on the causes of these good things and helps us to repeat them. – Christopher Simon “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
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