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News
Over the weekend, the skies surrounding Chennault International Airport were filled with a high energy celebration of aviation and military rigor as the Blue Angels performed. Additionally, a prominent line up of precision aerobatic squads, solo stunt pilots and historic warbird aviators opened up with a spectacular showcase of their own.
(The Center Square) — Following attempted missile attacks from Iran targeting a U.S. military base in Jordan, President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate.
Two parish animal support programs are collaborating to give back to the community in the form of free, preventative care for pets. Friends of the Lake Arthur Pound and the Jennings Animal Shelter are partnering with several animal welfare organizations and veterinary professionals to host their first free drive-thru Pet Vaccine and Microchip Clinic from 8 a.m.
(The Center Square) — A former Louisiana managing attorney for a Texas law firm accused of defrauding hundreds of Hurricane Ida victims has been federally charged, more than three years after state insurance regulators first uncovered what they called one of the most egregious fraud schemes to come before the agency.
— Nine more companies have joined President Donald Trump’s most-favorednation drug pricing agreement, one of the president’s most highly publicized affordability initiatives to bring down the cost of prescription drugs.
Community
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Knights of Columbus 2012 recently met to discuss business, including honoring members of the organization. Grand Knight Mason LeJeune awarded Daniel Stretcher with Knight of the Month, while Preston and Janet Doucet received the Family of the Month distinction.
September, which is National Piano Month, is an opportunity to explore a wider range of music, build your skills and discover new ways to express yourself through playing. Here are a few ways to celebrate this month and beyond:
Tiffany and her husband were building a life raising their daughter and specialneeds son in Arizona when they called in to “The Ramsey Show,” where Dave Ramsey and his team give personal finance advice. Tiffany’s husband had a generous life insurance policy through his employer, so it seemed like they were covered. But were they? Tiffany began to question that after a family member got cancer and had to quit their job—which meant their life insurance policy disappeared.
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.
Sports
EUNICE — The Elton Indians played their final preseason game against St. Edmund Catholic at the Joe Nagata Memorial Jamboree in Eunice. The Blue Jays led 14-8 with six minutes left when running back Makelin Lemoine broke off a 64-yard touchdown run to tie it at 14. The Indians’ defense would stop the Blue Jays in their last possession to end the game with a 14-14 tie.
LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur High Tigers delivered a strong performance in their jamboree matchup with Hanson Memorial, shutting out the opponent Tigers 30-0. Lake Arthur wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, jumping out to a 16-0 lead in the first quarter.
MOSS BLUFF — In a final preseason test Thursday night at Sam Hooper Memorial Stadium, the Jennings Bulldogs recorded an impressive 20-0 victory over the Broncos of Sam Houston High School in the second game of the Sam Houston Jamboree with big plays on offense and defense that fans are hoping to see all season.
WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds rode the finesse passing of senior quarterback Grant Haydel and the tough running of senior tailback Ja’Kyrin Woodard to a 28-0 shutout over the St. Louis Saints in the finale of the Welsh Jamboree here Thursday night. In earlier games, the Grand Lake Hornets rushed to a 14-6 win over the Crowley Gents, while the Vinton Lions easily handled the St. Louis JV squad to come away with a 28-0 win.
The Lake Arthur High Tigers hit the practice field, preparing themselves and sharpening their skills for the 2026 football season. Check out the Sunday, Aug. 30 edition of Jennings Daily News for the annual Football Preview, which features teams and players from throughout the parish.
Editorial
Many hospitals are destabilizing small businesses across America by exploiting a littleknown federal charity care program to drive healthcare costs up. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was supposed to help safety-net hospitals serve vulnerable patients by letting them buy prescription medicines at a discount.
ELTON — The Elton Town Council approved a new golf cart ordinance that brings the town's regulations into compliance with Louisiana law and sets local registration fees, following a detailed presentation by Town Attorney Michael Holmes. Holmes explained that the ordinance is based on Louisiana Revised Statute 32:299.4 and establishes the requirements for operating golf carts on public streets within the Town of Elton. Under the ordinance, golf cart owners must register their vehicles with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles if they intend to drive them on public roads. Operators must also provide proof of registration and liability insurance before receiving authorization from the town.
Ihave unpacked the suitcase. I have washed its contents and returned my clean clothes to closets and drawers.
As a legislator proudly representing Louisiana’s working coast in Terrebonne Parish, the impacts of lawsuit abuse continue to reverberate across not only my district, but the entire state.
The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture just released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, resetting the federal nutrition advice that shapes how Americans eat.
Obituaries
Margaret Myers Mallett, a devout Catholic, was the second of nine children born to Luke, Sr. and Mamie Kinney Myers on April 17, 1936 in Jennings in Jeff Davis Parish. As a teen, she cared for her maternal grandparents, Elvina and Leo Paul Kinney. After graduating from Jennings High School, she attended SLI (now UL Lafayette) where she met Joseph “Joe” Mallett also from Jeff Davis Parish. On August 4, 1956, they were one of the first couples married at the newly formed Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings, of which her family was a founding member. Margaret and Joe began their family in Welsh before moving to Baton Rouge for Joe’s work. In Baton Rouge, they were a founding family of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Upon moving to Wilson in East Feliciana Parish, they joined Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jackson where she was active with the Altar Guild and was affectionately known as the “Donut Lady”.
Mary Epperly passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Roanoke and resided in LaPlace.
Mary Epperly passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Roanoke and resided in LaPlace.
Ivy 'John' Gary, 79, of Jennings passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Charles on July 11, 2026. He was born on Aug.
Dwayne “Durwood” Lewis, 69, of Jennings, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family members on Thursday, July 23, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. Visitation was held on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings beginning at 3 p.m.
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