June 2018

Jennings claims Bronco Section Tournament championship

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JENNINGS - After playing to a 3-3 deadlock in the first inning, the Jennings Bronco All-Stars erupted for 20 runs over the next four frames to defeat Church Point, 23-6, in the championship game of the Pony Baseball Sectional Tournament Wednesday evening.

The victory, Jennings’ second over Church Point in as many days, sends the local squad to next week’s Super Regional tournament at the Youngsville Sports Complex.

Playing a part

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AP sources: LeBron declines option, becomes free agent

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James made the first move. Decision 3.0 is officially under way.

James told the Cleveland Cavaliers that he is not exercising his $35.6 million contract option for next season and will hit the freeagent market, two people familiar with the decision told the Associated Press.

City in negotiations with Fire District 2

The city of Jennings has begun negotiations with Jeff Davis Fire District 2 to revise a joint service agreement that provides fire protection to the area courtesy of the Jennings Fire Department (JFD).

Dealing with lawn clippings

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As if mowing the lawn wasn’t trouble enough, dealing with and disposing of grass clippings is a major pain. Clumps of grass clippings left on the lawn are unsightly and yellow the grass beneath them. And if you have a bagging attachment on your mower, handling the grass clippings extends the chore of mowing by requiring extra time and effort to repeatedly empty the bag. Once clippings are put in garbage bags and placed on the curb, our municipal waste handlers must deal with them.

What can we do about it?

Couponing 101

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The Southwest Louisiana Literacy Council held a Couponing 101 class at the SOWELA Morgan Smith Site in Jennings Friday morning. At the class students were able to learn how to get the most bang for their buck while grocery shopping.

JDSO arrests three in two separate incidents

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Deputies of the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested two men and one woman Wednesday in connection with two separate vehicle-related burglaries.

Jason Dehart, 37, of Iowa was arrested and charged with illegal carrying of weapons and possession of any tools or instruments used by thieves or burglars.

Organic farming workshop set for July 24-25 in St. Martinville

BATON ROUGE — The LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Professional Development Program will present a free, two-day workshop focused on organic farming practices for beginning and advanced farmers, agriculture professionals, extension agents and home gardeners interested in small-scale, sustainable vegetable production.

Woody Carter

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that the family announced the passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather. Woody Carter went to meet our Heavenly Father on June 27, 2018, after battling a lengthy illness. Funeral services for Woodrow “Woody” Carter, 67, will be held at Brown Funeral Home in Gloster, Miss., on Saturday, June 30, 2018, with the Rev. Reggie Foreman officiating. Visitation is from 1-3 p.m., with funeral services to follow at 3 p.m. Woody will be laid to rest at Roseland Cemetery in Gloster.

Celebrating Our Freedom

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Independence Day, the United States holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, is coming up, and that means it’s time for celebrations in Jeff