November 2018

Hounds demolish Wolfpack with 49-0 win at home

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WELSH - By intermission, the West St. John band had more total yards than their football team. The Greyhound defense had the Wolfpack going backwards all night, as the score

Brees passes Favre with 3 TDs, Saints crush Bengals 51-14

CINCINNATI (AP) — Drew Brees and the Saints rocked Paul Brown Stadium from the opening drive, scoring every time they got the ball except for the last one. Then they

Saints add receiver Brandon Marshall after Dez Bryant injury

METAIRIE (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton says the Saints have signed veteran receiver Brandon Marshall. Marshall’s addition adds depth to an offense that already leads the NFL in scoring

Marine life teaches Sonnier lessons, skills

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Charles Sonnier of Jennings was a 17-year-old high school senior when he made the decision to join the military.

In December 1953, he enlisted in the Army National Guard. After finishing school the following May, he decided to join the U.S. Marine Corps.

“My graduation ceremony from the National Guard was on a Wednesday or Thursday of that week and by Sunday, I was in Parris Island in South Carolina for boot camp,” he said. “I left quickly.”

While he enjoyed his time in the National Guard, for a longterm commitment in a combat outfit, he wanted to be a Marine.

Proud to be an American

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Veteran’s Day is a way of recognizing those who have fought for the freedoms that Americans enjoy today. People don’t realize how much military families endure during a career that requires many sacrifices. There are also advantages for soldiers that they receive for putting their life on the line.

Clyde “Bub” Sheffield was born June 16, 1943, in Rifle, Colorado, and was raised in Houston, Texas. His father was a “real rodeo man,” he said, but Sheffield did not share his passion. He wasn’t too bad at calf roping but only tried out bull-riding once.

Sharon Ann McDermott Rasberry

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Published in Jennings Daily News November 11, 2018

KINDER - The family and friends of Sharon Ann McDermott Rasberry are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on Nov. 8, 2018, at the age of 64.

A Memorial Service honoring Sharon’s life will be held at First United Pentecostal Church in Eunice onTuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at 6 p.m., with Hunter LaCombe officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 4 p.m. until the time of her memorial service.

SLVH holds annual Veterans Day Celebration

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Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home hosted its annual Veterans Day Celebration Friday morning. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affair Communications Director and Air Force Captain Alejandra Juan, a guest speaker, encouraged the public to participate in a nationwide moment of silence by downloading the Bells of Peace app available for smartphones. At 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, those who downloaded the app will hear 12 bells toll to honor veterans and their sacrifices across the country.

Welsh Museum hosts Taste and Sell

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The Welsh Museum held its sixth annual Taste and Sell fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 8. The event featured around 30 dishes and an assortment of beverages. Organizers said the event was a success, selling over 80 cookbooks during the evening.

Move tender container plants inside for winter

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Louisiana gardeners often use containers of tender tropical plants on decks, patios and porches and in courtyards to provide color and beauty through the summer. These plants thrive in outdoor conditions, but because they cannot withstand freezing temperatures, they must be protected over the winter. Generally, this means bringing them indoors.

School district earns ‘B’ from state

Despite the state utilizing tougher standards in evaluating schools and districts, Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) saw overall improvement and earned a “B” for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Jeff Davis’ overall letter grade for the 2016-2017 school year was an “A,” and it was ranked as the 15th best district in the state with a score of 100.6. The district anticipated an automatic drop in its letter grade because of the Louisiana Department of Education’s (LDE) new formula in how school and district performance scores are determined.