May 2020

Ex-mayor convicted in FBI sting released early from prison

BATON ROUGE (AP) — A former Louisiana mayor convicted in a federal bribery sting and sentenced to 20 years behind bars was released from prison this week.

ADD FRESH FLAVOR TO GRILLED CHICKEN

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Backyard barbecues provide the perfect opportunity for grillmasters to experiment with their favorite foods. Those who want to give grilled chicken a tasty twist can whip up this recipe for “Citrus Recado Chicken Breasts” from Eric Treuille and Birgit Erath’s “Grilling” (DK Publishing).

Barbecue fundraiser to benefit Welsh Fire Hut

WELSH - The Welsh Firemen’s Association is feeling the effects of COVID-19 and is turning to the community for support. The association is hosting its first fundraiser in 14 years due to revenue lost during the shutdown.

Cheers to the CW

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Cheers to The CW

School bus driver puts ‘noisy’ students off

JENNINGS DAILY NEWS

Welsh Sale Barn

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Welsh is credited with having the first cattle sale barn in the area, an operation owned by A.R. McBurney. Shown in this undated photo in front of the sale barn are Czer Guidry, A.R. McBurney, Hine Unkel, Lucian Baronette, Malon Doucet, Alcia Verette and Jack LaFargue.

Virus could lead more states to OK sports, online betting

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the U.S. as states deal with huge budget deficits and look for new tax revenue wherever they can find it.

JFD, JPD to host annual community blood drive

The Jennings fire and police departments will be hosting their annual Cuffs and Hoses Community Blood Drive from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 at the fire station, located at 110 N. Broadway St.

$55M contract toward Comite River diversion canal

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Baton Rouge company has a $55 million contract for work on a flood-control canal planned for decades.

Police: Tulane football player arrested after punching girl

ZACHARY (AP) — A fight at a Waffle House in Louisiana landed a Tulane University football player in jail and a teenage girl in a hospital, police said.