March 2020

March Gardens of the Month

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The Jennings Garden Club recently announced gardens of the month for March.

THIS WEEK’S BEST BETS

Sunday, March 22

From serious to silly to a timeless classic, 1980 left us with unforgettable films

We all have them. That friend who will quote every movie line they know hoping it resonates at the perfect moment. They’ll interupt your conversation with “Here’s Johnny”– Jack Nicholson in The Shining. Establish their authority with “I am your father” – James Earl Jones in The Empire Strikes Back. And if you utter “Surely you can’t be serious,” they’ll respond with “I am serious and don’t call me Shirley.” – Leslie Nielsen in Airplane!

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

WASHINGTON (AP) — The income tax filing date has been pushed back from April 15, to July 15, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.

JDP libraries still offering online services

Although all parish libraries have had to close the doors, online services are still being provided.

LDWF: $10K offered for info on whooping crane shooting

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents are still looking for leads regarding an endangered whooping crane that was shot in Jefferson Davis Parish in mid-November of 2019.

Business fallout: More flights halted, Walmart hiring 150K

(AP) - Less than three months ago came the first reports of cases of pneumonia related to a virus first detected in Wuhan, China. The outbreak of the virus that causes COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruptions that have brought an unparalleled shock to the global economy.

Senator asks for ethics probe into his own stock sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., is asking for an ethics probe in response to criticism that he sold off as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid coronavirus fears.

‘New football journey’: Tom Brady signs with Buccaneers

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, saying he is emarking on a “new football journey.”

Officials urge fire safety during quarantine

Following Gov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement of aggressive measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, local officials and the Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) are reminding families about fire safety, especially for children.