October 2020

Andrew Fox dies aged 120 years

Andrew Fox, an aged man, died Monday evening and was buried Tuesday, the funeral being conducted by Rev. Steward of the Baptist church. Elder Fox, as he was commonly called, has been a resident of Jennings for about 20 years. He was freed from slavery when 65 years old and became a soldier in the Union Army during the war of the rebellion, and was drawing a pension at the time of his death, at the age of 120 years. His wife, who survives him, is said to be over 100 years old.

Major college football bowl season set to kickoff Dec. 19

(AP) - The bowl season will start Dec. 19, the day most of the major college football conferences are set to play their championship games, and includes 37 games.

College football’s postseason schedule was finally set Friday. Several bowls, including the Holiday Bowl in San Diego and the Hawaii Bowl, have already called off their games for this season because of issues related to the pandemic.

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The private hospital owned by Dr. Warren C. Young of Jennings was located in the 800 block on the northeast corner of Fourth Street and Cary Avenue. PHOTO: Jennings Carnegie Library

NBA, players extend deadline for opting out of CBA

(AP) - The NBA and its players agreed Friday to extend the deadline for opting out of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by one week until Nov. 6, and talks will continue in the interim regarding the numerous issues that have to be decided before next season begins.

It is the fourth extension of the opt-out deadline since the pandemic started in March. If either the NBA or the National Basketball Players Association chooses to opt out by that date, the CBA would be terminated Dec. 14, “unless the parties agree otherwise,” the NBA said.

LA man asks revocation of his probation and gets wish

A Lake Arthur man, Maxie Broussard, told 31st Judicial District Judge Walter Peters he couldn't live up to the terms of his probation in his home town and asked that his two-year probation be revoked. It was revoked.

It was revoked.

Broussard is now back in the parish jail serving the remainder of a oneyear jail term which grew out of his pleading guilty last November to theft by check from the Shop-a-Lot store. He made his plea in

Phillies clear out ‘pen, decline options on Neris, Phelps

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have declined options on relievers Héctor Neris, David Phelps and David Robertson, clearing out the bullpen after it posted the highest ERA in the majors.

Philadelphia also said Friday that righthander Heath Hembree, left-hander Adam Morgan and right-hander Blake Parker all elected free agency rather than accept outright assignments off the 40-man roster. Right-hander Johan Quezada was claimed off waivers from Miami, and infielder Phil Gosselin also refused an outright assignments and elected free agency.

Saints rule out wide receivers Thomas, Callaway vs Bears

METAIRIE (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have ruled our receivers Michael Thomas and Marquez Callaway for Sunday’s game in Chicago.

New Orleans also has listed reserve guard Nick Easton out for for a second straight game because of a concussion.

Thomas, named AP 2019 Offensive Player of the Year after setting an NFL record with 149 catches in a season, is missing his sixth straight game because of a two separate inju ries sandwiches around a one-game suspension.

He has not played since injuring his ankle in the season opener, when he had three catches for 17 yards.

Iota announces 2020-21 Homecoming Court

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Iota High School (IHS) kicked off Homecoming week by having the student body vote electronically for Homecoming Queen. Students were required to verify address in the log book and write their signature. They were then guided to the electronic voting computers and were able to cast their votes.

Seahawks have injury concerns on both sides for 49ers game

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are still unsure how many healthy running backs they’ll have for Sunday’s matchup against San Francisco with three of the four on the active roster listed on the final injury report.

The Seahawks listed Chris Carson (foot) and Travis Homer (knee) as questionable, while Carlos Hyde (hamstring) was listed as doubtful on Friday. Carson and Hyde did not practice at all this week, while Homer was a limited participant on Friday.