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Local and state law enforcement secure the scene of an accident Friday night. Jeffery Chretien was struck by a motorist while walking on La. 26. Daily News photo by Erin Hargrave
Pedestrian killed on highway
A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on the south side of Jennings in what police say appears to have been an accident. Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes said the accident occurred at approximately 8:51 p.m.
Proposed federal scholarship rules could curb Louisiana restrictions
(The Center Square) — Proposed federal scholarship rules would restrict Louisiana from narrowing eligible school types or educational expenses, while allowing organizations to fund tutoring for students who remain in public schools.
Levi Humble (from left), 11, and Henry Chaumont, 10, put the finishing touches on the 4-H Blazers Homeschool Club’s “4-H Jeopardy” booth for the Jeff Davis Parish Fair booth competition.
Fair Finishes
Local students, clubs and community organizations were busy putting their creativity to work as they prepared entries for the Jeff Davis Parish Fair booth competition. Participants spent hours building, decorating and adding finishing touches to colorful displays that will greet fairgoers throughout the annual parish fair.
Sen. Kennedy teases presidential run
(The Center Square) — U.S. Sen. John Kennedy has never been particularly shy about calling politicians he dislikes “goobers.” Now, the Louisiana Republican says if there's a presidential field crowded with candidates he considers “goobers” he might consider running himself.
Welsh High School student Alek Gay, 18, (left) and Jeff Davis Parish Registrar of Voters Assistant Jenee Lavergne
FOR THE FUTURE
Students from throughout Jeff Davis Parish were given the opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges, the armed forces, trade businesses, medical professionals and financial assistance programs at Jennings High School. The juniors and seniors were able to discuss options available to them after graduation.

Community

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Since today’s elementary students marvel that their teachers “are from the 1900s,” I was profoundly affected when, just days ago, I flipped my calendar to September and was reminded of my own grandmother’s birth….in 1896.
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PEEWEE ACTION
Big plays came from some of Jeff Davis Parish’s youngest athletes recently as Jennings hosted a full day of peewee football. Young athletes took to the field, with divisions ranging from 5-6-year-old flag football to 11-12-year-old tackle.
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La Mobille
La Mobille
Ilistened this weekend as the television announcers declared that presidential candidate Donald Trump was landing his 747 in Mobile, Ala. They said the city’s name as if it was a Mo-BUL phone, or a Mo-BUL blood drive unit or a Mo-BUL military detachment.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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

Daily News photos by Elisha Duhon
Jennings, DeRidder set for key showdown Thursday
Two teams with plenty of momentum heading into the heart of district play will collide Thursday night as the Jennings Bulldogs host the DeRidder Dragons in a key District 3-3A matchup at Jerry Simmons Stadium. Both teams enter the contest with identical 3-2 records, and both are coming off convincing district victories. Jennings has won three straight after an 0-2 start, while DeRidder has won its last two.
Daily News photo by Elisha Duhon
Bulldogs best Chargin' Indians
LAKE CHARLES — The Jennings Bulldogs absolutely dominated from start to finish on Friday night, cruising past the host Washington-Marion Chargin’ Indians with a commanding 48-15 victory. Jennings set a relentless pace early under the Friday night lights, racking up an impressive 34-7 lead by halftime. Driven by a seasonhigh offensive explosion and an opportunistic defense, the Dogs solidified their place as a force to be reckoned with in District 3-3A.
Daily News photo by Renee Benoit
Hounds fly by Tigers
DEQUINCY — Senior quarterback Grant Haydel paved the way for the Welsh Greyhounds to move to 4-1 for the season with a perfect passing record and three touchdowns tossing the pigskin. Haydel completed all 10 pass attempts for 281yards, all in the first half. That led to a 38-7 advantage for the Hounds and running time for the entire second half, as Welsh claimed the 44-7 victory.
Daily News photos by Brooke Hornsby
Lake Arthur stays perfect after Covenant Christian contest
HOUMA — The Lake Arthur Tigers called out the infantry here Friday night and used a sterling rushing attack to gain a 50-20 victory over the Covenant Christian Lions in a non-district clash. With the big win, the Tigers remain perfect at 5-0 for the first half of the regular season.
Photo courtesy of Alyssa Lens Photography
Indians bring home hard-fought win
OPELOUSAS — The Elton Indians football team showed their speed, while the JS Clark Leadership Academy showed their athleticism on the new artificial turf at Donald Gardner Stadium Thursday in Opelousas. Elton RB Makelin Lemoine left his mark on the turf with two long touchdown runs while the Bulldogs made some great catches in the Indians’ 32-26 win.

Editorial

America's small businesses can't afford 340B abuse
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 adopts golf cart ordinance aligned with state law
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.
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A vacation, in 50 words or less
Ihave unpacked the suitcase. I have washed its contents and returned my clean clothes to closets and drawers.
Louisiana lawsuit abuse costs taxpayers, jobs

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.

A rare reset in the new dietary guidelines — with more work ahead

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

Robert Courville
Robert Courville
After a brief illness, Robert Courville, 92, died on Sept. 13, 2026 at his home in Roanoke surrounded by his loving family.
Peggy Deaville
Peggy Deaville
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Roberta Jane Koll
Roberta Jane Koll
Sept. 10, 1934 — Sept.
Margaret Mallett
Margaret Mallett
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
Mary Epperly
Mary Epperly passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Roanoke and resided in LaPlace.

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