NEWS

LA chicken run, parade ready to roll
02/19/2025 - 5:00am
LAKE ARTHUR — The 26th annual horseled traditional Cajun chicken run and parade is set to roll Saturday. Float line up for the chicken run starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, on Arthur Avenue. Floats can follow the signs to the start location. Horse...

SPORTS

Westlake sweeps past Dogs, Lady Dogs in season finale

Daily News photos by Elisha Duhon

02/19/2025 - 5:00am
The Jennings girls’ and boys’ basketball teams hosted district rival Westlake Friday night in Gaudet Gym. In the Lady Dogs final game of the season, the Lady Rams led 20-15 at halftime. The Lady Rams would outscore the Lady Dogs 26-14 in the 2nd...

EDITORIAL

New year, new me - however that saying goes
01/05/2025 - 12:00am
B REATH OF This New Year’s Day, I was reminded that I am a new me … a much older and more tired version of my former self. That isn’t always a bad thing but when you have to stay up past your bedtime and socialize, it can be exhausting. Did I have a...

COMMUNITY

02/16/2025 - 12:00am
Calendar Guidelines Items for Community Calendar must be submitted during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. Events run in the order of their posted dates and ONLY AS SPACE ALLOWS. Events more than two...

OBITUARIES

02/19/2025 - 5:00am
Sister Gilbert (Velma Martha) Martin, Daughter of Charity Sister Gilbert (Velma Martha) Martin died peacefully at Seton Residence in Evansville, Ind. on February 8, 2025. Sister Gilbert was born on June 13, 1935, to Gilbert and Mabel Marie (David)...

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