October 2020

Serving Up Hope

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The American Red Cross has been working across Jeff Davis Parish this week serving hot food to residents in the wake of Hurricane Delta. Thursday, the nonprofit served up a meal in Lacassine.

 

How to take a more active role in your personal health

The role individuals play in their own health care became more prominent in 2020. As a global pandemic forced people from all walks of life to prioritize their personal health each time they left their homes, many individuals sought ways to take a more active role in their health care.

Whip up a Classic Fall Treat

Halloween treats take center stage in October. What can be better this time of year than a fresh autumn apple coated in a sweet candy shell? This quintessential fall treat can make Halloween celebrations even more special.

This recipe for “Old-Fashioned Caramel Apples,” courtesy of “300 Best Homemade Candy Recipes (Robert Rose) by Jane Sharrock, benefits from the fall harvest while also paying homage to a classic Halloween treat.

Host Halloween for less

Halloween marks the first stop on the holiday season highway. It is a time of great excitement and fun for young and old, with costumes, tricks and treats brightening up an autumn day.

Hard core Halloween enthusiasts may spend hundreds of dollars each year on decor, costumes and other accessories. But what if there were a way to save on favorite Halloween items?

Dogs move to 3-0 with 35-14 thumping of Eunice

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The Jennings Bulldogs earned yet another statement win over a previously undefeated Eunice Bobcat squad Friday night at home by a final of 35-14.

Hounds Fall to Terriers 35-3

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The Welsh Greyhounds fell to the Vandebilt Catholic Terriers Friday night by a final of 35-3. See Wednesday edition of JDN for a full recap

Take a good, hard look at Kamala Harris

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When Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris as his running mate back a couple of months ago, it was historic.

Third woman, first “woman of color” as we keep being reminded, first “child born of immigrants,” Harris was impressive if only because of her novelty. And some felt that she was impressive because of a lot of other factors, including her intelligence and resume.

DISASTER RELIEF AVAILABLE FOR VETERANS

The Department of Louisiana Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is now taking applications for disaster relief.

If approved, veterans can get a $250 stipend to help with disasterrelated recovery.

“There is several million stored in a fund to help with things like food loss, fire and water damage,” said local veteran George Conner.

The application is available online at https://vfwdeptla.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=83776.

JENNINGS MAN DIES IN CRASH

WELSH – A 20-yearold Jennings man died in a single-vehicle crash here Thursday night.

District sustains $3.5M in Laura damages

While there is no word yet on damages sustained from Hurricane Delta, assessors have determined the Jeff Davis school district suffered approximately $3.5 million in damages due to Hurricane Laura.

Superintendent of Schools Kirk Credeur said a meeting is scheduled with the district’s insurance provider this week to determine what damages will be covered and which will not.