October 2018

No. 22 Clemson start year ranked with high expectations

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson had plenty of surprises for opponents last season on the way to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16.

The 22nd-ranked Tigers won’t surprise anyone this year with four returning starters and expectations to go even further in the NCAAs than last year.

Clemson coach Brad Brownell, who heard the chatter about his job security last year, said his team won’t worry about the positive expectations any more than the negative ones of the past.

Garden Club recognizes October Gardens of the Month

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The Jennings Garden Club recognized the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home as Business Garden of the Month for October. The home is located at 1610 Evangeline Hwy. Pictured is Mr. Ryan Guidry. The Residential Garden of the Month for October was awarded to Mrs. Royce Levy located at 1223 Wilbert D. Rochelle. To nominate a Jennings yard for recognition, call (337)370-6704.

Republican Women welcome speakers

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Jeff Davis Republican Women recently hosted club meetings.

In September, the group hosted one of the candidates for secretary of state, Turkey Creek Mayor Heather Cloud. Cloud said she was a victim of voter fraud herself in her first bid for mayor, and was given proof of it by citizens in her town. That led to a long process to obtain a second election, and eventually to get two laws passed by the State legislature to prevent voter fraud.

KC Council 2012 Donates to Caring Hands

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On Oct. 24, Past Grand Knight Glenn McFarlain (left) of Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Jennings, presented a donation of $300 to the staff of Caring Hands to help with the Coats for Kids program. Staff members (from left to right) included Flo McNally, Nookie Miller (pictured with niece Avery Lewis), Donna Richert, Rosie Richards, and Glenda Laird.The Caring Hands staff members in this photo are all members of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish.

Harrell has career-high 30 as Clippers rout Rockets 133-113

HOUSTON (AP) — Five games into the season is too early for the Houston Rockets to panic about their bad start.

So they are keeping their cool — for now.

“All in all, we’ve got to get better in all aspects of it,” Chris Paul said. “We’ve just got to figure it out. Luckily, it’s early.”

Montrezl Harrell scored a career-high 30 points off the bench to help the Los Angeles Clippers rout short-handed Houston 133-113 on Friday night.

Leaders & Literature

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This week, elected officials and community leaders read books to the young students at Save the Children Head Start in Jennings. The reading event was part of activities held this week in recognition of Head Start Awareness Month. Shown above are (clockwise from top left) JDP Schools Supervisor Ben Oustalet, Jennings Mayor Henry Guinn and Welsh Mayor Carolyn Louviere.

Water meter project enters second phase

The city is currently reviewing bids for the installation of electronic water meters across Jennings. Mayor Henry Guinn said the advertising period closed Oct. 17, giving his office 30 days

I miss my friend

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The Bulldog Bites have been around for years now. My good friend, the late Tom Precht, began this column and made it something I looked forward to reading weekly during

Lady Tigers hammer Haynesville in Hall of Fame Showcase

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The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers Basketball Team recently participated in the prestigious Troy Giordano Hall of Fame Showcase where the top Louisiana High School teams, and a number of junior

Unbeaten Iota not looking past Pine Prairie

IOTA – On paper, the Pine Prairie Panthers don’t appear to pose a serious threat to the Iota Bulldogs. The Panthers are just 3-5 overall and 2-3 in league play.