October 2018

Tigers Dominate Ville Platte 61-12

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The Lake Arthur Tigers opened district 6-2A play in a dominating fashion Friday night, as they pounded the Ville Platte Bulldogs 61-12 on the road. The win moves the Tigers to 5-1 on the season and 1-0 in league play. LA will tangle with parish rival Welsh next Friday night.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH

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Caladiums are among the most reliable summer bedding plants for providing color in shady areas and even in the sunny beds. They stay attractive despite the intense heat of summer and are rarely bothered by insects or disease.

Soybeans suffer in soggy September

ALEXANDRIA — The 2018 soybean harvest that started well has turned soggy, particularly for central and southwest Louisiana, according to LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Todd Spivey.

“Because of this wet weather, many producers have not been able to harvest a crop that has been ready to harvest for as long as three weeks,” he said. “This extended period of wet conditions has reduced grain quality tremendously, with samples harvested by producers being graded with as much as 60 percent total damage. This has led to countless acres that will go unharvested in 2018.”

AgMagic Cenla debuts Nov. 14-15

ALEXANDRIA — AgMagic, the LSU AgCenter’s premier agricultural exhibit, is coming to the central region of Louisiana for the first time Nov. 14-15 at the State Evacuation Shelter and DeWitt Livestock Facility in Alexandria.

AgMagic Cenla is an inaugural event promoting agriculture awareness, said AgCenter Central Region director Tara Smith.

“This program is the ultimate student experience in making valuable connections to agriculture and the environment in a way that is relevant in our daily lives,” she said.

Help locals living with breast cancer

Breast cancer is the second most common cause of death for women, as well as the most common type of cancer discovered in women. According to Center for Disease Control

Meddling with Louisiana

Here we go again with meddling federal judges. The Fifth U.S Circuit Court of Appeals came down hard on Louisiana charter schools last week. Charter schools, that by definition are

Two days in September

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Two days, not even a month apart, reveal a great deal about the vicious and venomous culture gripping Washington today, especially in the U.S. Senate. On Sept. 1, John McCain’s

No. 5 LSU puts undefeated record to test at No. 22 Florida

Here are some things to watch during Week 6 of the Southeastern Conference football season: GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 5 LSU at No. 22 Florida: The Tigers have been

PJ to review library renovation bids

Jeff Davis Libraries Jennings Branch will soon see renovations to the basement and exterior windows, pending the approval of bids for the work by the parish next week. Libraries Director

Fair talent show spotlights locals

The 25th annual Jeff Davis Parish Fair Talent Show was held Wednesday at the fairgrounds, with children, teens and adults showing off their skills. Winners in each category are as