September 2018

Iota moves to 4-0 with Homecoming whipping of Northwest

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IOTA – Despite three straight wins to start the 2018 prep football campaign, the Iota Bulldogs were still in search of that signature victory. In victories over Basile, Oakdale and

Hounds cruise to 57-0 victory over Avoyelles

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WELSH - It would be safe to say that the Welsh Greyhounds have solved the unorthodox play of the Avoyelles Mustangs. Even with all the Homecoming distractions and a muddy

ELTON FINDS THE WIN COLUMN

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ELTON - The Elton Indians got into the win column here Friday night with a 42-16 thrashing of Grand Lake on Homecoming in both team’s district 4-1A opener. The Indians

Tigers pitch shutout against Vinton 24-0

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VINTON - Playing on a rainsoaked surface at B.S. Walker Stadium in Vinton, the Lake Arthur Tigers didn’t affect the now 3-1 Lake Arthur Tigers, as they pitched a 24-0

Mosquito population on the rise

With more rainfall expected this week, Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) residents could see an increase in the number of mosquitoes in the area. Jeff Davis Parish Mosquito Abatement Director Robert

Shopping the Farmers Market

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Despite the inclement weather, locals came out Saturday to the weekly farmers market in Jennings to celebrate National Farmers Market Day with music, activities for the kids and more.

German native to lead fair parade

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A naturalized U.S. citizen who calls Jennings home has been chosen as the 2018 Jeff Davis Parish Fair Parade Marshal. Annie Kormesser, a 20-year Jeff Davis Parish Fair board member,

FSA to producers: Fall sales crop deadline set for Sept. 30

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Beau Fontenot in Jeff Davis Parish reminds producers to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop

BRIDGING the GAP

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Alumni band is back this year after a decade-long hiatus thanks to a group of Jennings High School (JHS) graduates and a director that they say inspired them to exceed their potential, whose influence is still at work on her former students today.

The alumni band will be returning to Jerry Simmons Stadium and joining the JHS Pride of Jennings in the stands during the homecoming game against Westlake on Friday, Oct. 12.

Homecoming Royalty

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Hoffpauir crowned Queen

Welsh High School senior Isabel Hoffpauir was crowned Homecoming Queen Friday night at the school’s festivities. Hoffpauir is the daughter of Donald and Tricia Kaye Hoffpauir.

Iota High School honors

Homecoming Court

The Iota High School Homecoming Court reigned supreme over the school’s football game Friday night against Northwest High School. Despite wether delays, the game was able to be played and festivities were celebrated.

Fuselier named Elton Royalty