February 2020

DOTD Reps Speak to Jennings Rotary Club

Feb. 11, the Jennings Rotary Club welcomed Department of Transportation and Development representatives Tammy York (center), public information officer, and area engineer Seth Woods (left), to address the club on completed and planned road and bridge projects in Jeff Davis Parish. The speakers are pictured with Jennings Rotary Club President Walter Parker.

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Old-fashioned dessert gets kick from fruit

While the focus of a tasty recipe is often on the finished product, no delicious dish could be crafted without the necessary ingredients. Cornmeal is a versatile ingredient that’s used in a wide range of dishes, from pizza to desserts to much, much more.

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Wild celebrity collections

Sure, collecting is a pretty common hobby. Lots of people collect coins or stamps or even trading cards. But celebrities, with their inflated resources and money, can go above and beyond when accumulating their favorite things. We’ve found a few examples of stars’ interesting collections, from macabre to childlike to just plain weird.

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Mild winter could result in pest problems

DELHI — Amid concerns the 2020 growing season is setting up for a repeat of last year’s challenges, LSU AgCenter experts emphasized early-season management strategies at the Northeast Louisiana Crops Forum held Feb. 6 in Delhi.

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Five Generations

Carol Mack, longtime resident of Jennings, visited Florida recently and was proud to meet her great great-granddaughter, Evelynn, for the first time.

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Farmers hear optimistic rice outlook

JENNINGS — Farmers heard about several optimistic developments in the international rice trade at the 2020 meeting of the Louisiana Rice Council and Louisiana Rice Growers Association on Feb. 10.

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Wildlife expo set for March 28

CLINTON— The Feliciana Wildlife Expo, a half-day event that will feature everything from wildlife presentations and demonstrations to reptiles and taxidermy, will be held on March 28 near Clinton.