November 2018

NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR BUSY SCHOOL NIGHTS

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(Family Features) When school is back in session, the real test for parents is not in the classroom, but in the kitchen. Between breakfast, lunch and dinner - not to mention snacks - meal planning seems endless and daunting. With convenient options like canned ingredients onhand, parents can have the makings of a wholesome homemade meal right at their fingertips. Canned foods not only help cut down on prep time in the kitchen, but also deliver nutritional benefits.

Party battles pushing more voters to polls

Louisiana’s early voting numbers for midterm elections are only 50,000 less than the turnout seen during the 2016 presidential race. In Jeff Davis Parish alone, nearly 13 percent of the

Why do we have hate crimes?

The horrific Pittsburgh synagogue shooting that left 11 people dead last week was, for good reason, called “the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history.” It was a ghastly crime of

America at its best Bowers Jewish

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Hours before Robert Bowers gunned down 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue, he wrote, “HIAS likes to bring invaders in that kill our people. I can’t sit by and watch

Eagles have tough road ahead after mediocre first half

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Repeating as Super Bowl champions already was a tough task before the Philadelphia Eagles had a mediocre first half. The offense was inconsistent, the defense couldn’t protect

Storm causes damage to properties

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A severe weather system moved over Southwest Louisiana early Thursday, bringing with it dangerous winds, power outages and a number of downed trees, according to local officials. Jeff Davis Sheriff’s

City opens bids for asphalt overlays, sidewalks

Tuesday, city officials opened sealed proposals for two projects including the installation of a new sidewalk on Florence Street and improvements and resurfacing of several streets. Two request for proposals

CADA kicks off Adopt-a-Family for Christmas program

Christmas time is just around the corner and Communities Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) is kicking off its annual Adopt-a-Family for Christmas program. CADA is a non-profit agency that provides services

JDN Costume Contest winners announced

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Kids of all ages turned out to compete Wednesday evening in the Jennings Daily News costume contest in Founder’s Park for cash prizes and bragging rights in three categories including

HALLOWEEN TRICKS AND TREATS

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