September 2018

Not enough

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The Jennings Bulldogs took on their biggest rival, the Eunice Bobcats, this past Friday in what ended up being a rather close contest. There was no rain at Jerry Simmons Stadium, yet both teams combined for 7 fumble turnovers. Despite the amazing effort in the second half by the Bulldogs, the Bobcats managed to pull out the victory, 33-23.

Schauffele in front at BMW by 2 shots while Woods falls back

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk had an easy time deciding on three of his four picks for the Ryder Cup.

Xander Schauffele is making the last one a little more difficult.

Schauffele nearly holed a wedge on his second hole, rolled in a 40-foot birdie putt in the middle of his round Friday and wound up with a 6-under 64 in the BMW Championship for the lowest 36-hole score of his career and a two-shot lead over Justin Rose.

“I’m sort of in a position where I feel like a win is the only way I’d even be in consideration,” Schauffele said.

Rams finally get Donald, Suh together on tantalizing defense

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Donald makes a joke during a break in practice, and Ndamukong Suh chuckles. Pretty soon, the entire Los Angeles Rams’ defensive line is cracking up.

This new defense is no laughing matter, though. Six months after the Rams assembled a remarkable collection of veteran talent, it’s finally all out on the practice field together.

Michael Brockers, the other defensive lineman in the Rams’ fearsome threesome up front, thinks the rest of the NFL should be wary.

Hoskins, Nola lead Phillies to 4-3 win over Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Rhys Hoskins hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning to make a winner of Aaron Nola, and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the New York Mets 4-3 on Friday night.

Carlos Santana lined an early two-run shot for the Phillies, who began the day trailing Atlanta by 3½ games in the NL East. The first-place Braves played later at Arizona.

SEASONS CHANGE DIFFERENTLY IN LOUISIANA

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We often hear Labor Day called the traditional end of summer, and, according to the calendar, fall will officially start at the autumnal equinox on Sept. 22. We know good and well, however, that our Louisiana summer season extends quite a while longer.

Try these creative ways to recycle autumn leaves

Leaves cascading down from trees indicate the arrival of autumn. However, colorful and awe-inspiring autumn leaves can be a hazard if left to lie on the ground too long.

LDWF agents issue multiple dove baiting citations during opening weekend

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents wrote 39 citations to 29 subjects for alleged dove baiting related cases during the opening weekend of the dove season, Sept. 1-3.

In Franklin Parish, agents issued eight citations for hunting doves over a baited area and six citations for aiding and abetting others in hunting doves over a baited area.

Agents issued five citations for hunting doves over a baited area and one citation for aiding and abetting others in hunting doves over a baited area in Rapides Parish.

Planning key for college costs

Despite rising college costs, a clear majority of families believe higher education is well-worth the investment, and most students and parents are willing to stretch themselves financially to make it happen, according to a new study.

The national study from Sallie Mae and Ipsos, “How America Values College 2018,” found that 66 percent of college-going families believe they are getting a good value for the price they’re paying for college, and 20 percent say college is worth every penny.

The pretense of patriotism

I’M JUST SAYIN’

Car crazy

VILLAGE IDIOT

“Oh look,” I said, “there’s a new store where that messy vacant lot used to be.”

To which everyone else in the car said, “Keep your eyes on the road, would you?”

They all act as if I’m a bad driver. All I hear when they’re in the car now is, “Watch it, the train gate’s down,” or “You just went through a stop sign,” or “Let me out!”

Bob says I look out the window as things go by as if I weren’t driving, but sitting in the passenger seat.