August 2020

Richard F. ‘Rip’ Parsons

The family of Mr. Richard F. “Rip” Parsons, 82, of Jennings announces the passing of their loved one on Aug. 4, 2020, in Kaplan.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reader responds to letter

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am going to be honest with you, and I you might have already figured this out, but I really don’t know what to write about in this space anymore. Call it writer’s block. Call it boredom. Call it struggling to reach a minimum word count. I think my inkwell has run dry, and after a combined 12 and a-half years, maybe that’s expected.

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JUDGE SIDES WITH EDWARDS, UPHOLDS VIRUS RULES

BATON ROUGE (AP) — A Louisiana judge Thursday upheld Gov. John Bel Edwards’ statewide mask mandate and bar restrictions as legal and enforceable, rejecting claims from Jefferson Parish business owners that the Democratic governor overstepped his legal authority in enacting the coronavirus rules.

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INSHORE SHRIMP SEASON STARTS MONDAY IN MOST AREAS

BATON ROUGE (AP) — The fall inshore shrimp season will open Monday across most of Louisiana, but the Biloxi Marsh and part of the Mermentau River won’t open for another two weeks.

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A Fitting Farewell

Hundreds lined up for a funeral procession for longtime beloved law enforcement officer Winston Guillory. Fire trucks from around the parish were staged up and down La. 26 for the procession. Daily News photo by Allison Cryer

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Going Home

A group of over 20 veterans came together Thursday to honor their fellow fallen soldier who had no family of his own to attend his funeral.

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ALICE report released

A report that provides a comprehensive picture of financial needs in the parish recently revealed over half the parish is under the poverty level or one emergency away from falling below it.