August 2019

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SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET HELD

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The Obedient Women of God at their Scholarship Banquet held Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. Two scholarships were awarded to students Trey (Winston) Williams (seated, second from left) and Shaniya Cormier (seated, third from left). The scholarships are given to high school seniors to help defray graduation expenses.

 

License plate readers have pros and cons

There does not seem to be any middle ground in public opinion about license plate readers that have been installed around the state and parish. Some love the idea while

Bobby Jindal, a political punching bag

Avoter would think that former Governor Bobby Jindal is running again in the coming fall elections. Rarely does current Gov. John Bel Edwards make a speech where he does not

We need a consoler-in-chief

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In times of trouble, the nation needs a consoler-in-chief: a leader who lifts our spirits, eases our pain and calms our fears. President Trump is not that leader. He doesn’t

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Vicious dog ordinance to be amended

FENTON - Officials recently proposed an amendment to the village’s current ordinance regarding pit bulls within the city limits. “In last month’s meeting, there was a question as to if

City updates code on grass maintenance

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The city council is working to address a citywide problem of property owners who do not maintain their grass, along with other growth and accumulation on their properties. The Jennings

PJ approves zoning request for business

A new catering and plate lunch business is one step closer to operating in Jeff Davis Parish after a zoning request was approved Wednesday from agricultural to commercial. The Jeff

Reward offered in abandonment case

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A $500 reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible for abandoning a dog in Jennings. Police Chief Danny Semmes said a small white