May 2019

Denver could make history with vote on ‘magic mushooms’

DENVER (AP) — Voters on Tuesday were deciding whether to make Denver the first U.S. city to decriminalize psilocybin — the psychoactive substance in “magic mushrooms” — and add a new chapter to the city’s role in shaping wider drug policy.

A citizen initiative on the ballot followed the same tack taken by marijuana activists to decriminalize pot possession in 2005 in the city. That move was followed by statewide legalization in 2012. A number of other states then broadly allowed marijuana use and sales by adults.

Hounds embody toughness, character on the diamond

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They have been there before, against the same school that sat across from them on Friday night. The Many Tigers have waited for about two years to try and begin repaying Welsh for dashing their dreams of playing in a football state title game again. Although extemely confident, it didnt work this past November when the Hounds squared off with the Tigers on their home turf. So, last week when Many got a second chance to make it happen on the baseball diamond, many wondered if the rivialry would now spill over from the gridiron.

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Mickelson to play in Connecticut for 1st time in 16 years

Clerk of Court sees clean audit

The Jeff Davis Parish Clerk of Court’s Office (COC) is in sound financial health, according to the results recently released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLAO).

The 72-page independent auditor’s report was completed by J. Walker and Company for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.

PAWSOME PETS

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The City of Jennings Animal Shelter currently has several canine and feline friends that are hoping to complete someone’s family. “At this time, I have eight dogs that are ready to make the move into a permanent home,” said Animal Control Officer Chelsi Leger. “We also have 12 kittens that will be ready by Monday, May 13.” There is a $20 adoption fee for the dogs, which are vaccinated and dewormed before departure from the shelter, she said. “The $20 fee must be paid in cash or by money order,” said Leger. “We cannot accept personal checks.” Currently, there is no fee to adopt a cat.

LOOKING FOR A FAITHFUL COMPANION?

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Sam is up for adoption. He is approximately 20-25 pounds and is fullgrown.

Lovey and Spirit are two dogs that are ready to find a place to call home. Both are full-grown medium-sized dogs.

A Return Trip to McMurry

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The Welsh Greyhounds are set to do battle with Doyle HIgh School tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the semi-finals of the Class 2A state baseball tournament in Sulphur. Welsh and Doyle will meet on McMurry Park’s Field 40 immediately following the conclusion of the other 2A semi-final game between Kinder and Loreauville. If the Hounds win, they will play for the state championship Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Getting ahead of the storm

With hurricane season just around the corner, officials said it is never too early to begin preparing. Planning in advance can help save lives and property before a storm reaches the area.

“It’s important to always be prepared and have a plan in place before the storm is actually here,” Jeff Davis Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) Assistant Director Sonja Lemelle said.

Lemelle advised residents to begin collecting supplies for an emergency kit.

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Fox speaks to Rotary Club

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The Rotary Club of Welsh held its weekly meeting on May 2 and was able to hear Marion “Butch” Fox speak about being a candidate for State Representative for District 37. The club also entertained two seniors and two fifth
graders. The students are Caleb Guidry and Mason Boudreaux (back row) Xavier Duplantis and Kaiden Snell (front row).