July 2019

Bid accepted for LA maintenance yard

LAKE ARTHUR - A project to build a new maintenance yard in Lake Arthur will soon kick off after a bid was accepted for work last week.

Jeff Davis police jurors voted to accept a low bid in the amount of $415,582 for the building that will be used to house equipment for the parish.

The new yard will be built on seven acres of property located just off of Andrus Cove Cemetery Road, according to Jeff Davis Police Jury President Donald Woods.

Officials warn farmers of unlicensed grain dealers

As harvest season approaches, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is warning farmers to protect themselves from taking monetary risks of selling their grain to unlicensed dealers. State law requires that all grain dealers, warehouses and cotton merchants doing business in Louisiana to be licensed. A grain dealer is any person who purchases any agricultural commodity from producers.

ONE STITCH AT A TIME

Jeff Davis Parish 4-H is offering an opportunity for area youth to learn a valuable skill that they will be able to utilize throughout their lives.

The organization is hosting a sewing workshop for beginners. Sewing teaches youth how to sew while learning about textiles, construction techniques and design principles.

The two-day event will take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18.

ENJOYING THE FLOWERS

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A male orchard oriole enjoyed a Turk’s cap flower in Thornwell this weekend. Share your images of Mother Nature for possible publication by emailing pictures with a brief description to editor@jenningsdailynews.net

Grants available for food and shelter programs

United Way of Southwest Louisiana (UWSWLA) is encouraging non-profit organizations in Jeff Davis Parish to apply for grants meant to help provide food and shelter for those in need.

UWSWLA has been chosen by the national Emergency Food and Shelter FEMA Board as the fiscal agent to disperse $96,708 to local emergency food or shelter programs.

Jennings Bronco Stars punch ticket to YouNgsville

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The Jennings Bronco All-Stars punched their ticket to the PONY Bronco League Super Regional Tournament in Youngsville later this week by sweeping through the Jennings Section with a 2-0 record. After defeating North Vermilion Thursday night by a count of 9-2, Jennings captured the tournament title by blanking Port Barre by a final of 10-0 in the winners bracket finals on Saturday. Port Barre went on to defeat North Vermilion to capture the second spot to advance to Youngsville, but forfeited the championship game set for Sunday morning to Jennings.

Helmet maker rounds out football portfolio with new headgear

SEATTLE (AP) — The company that produces the top-rated helmet for NFL players and introduced a youth version of the headgear is rolling out a version for flag football.

Seattle-based VICIS already produces the helmet that rated best for three straight years at reducing head impact severity, according to testing conducted by the NFL and the NFLPA. The company unveiled a youth version of the helmet last year with an influx of funding, including contributions from Aaron Rodgers.