October 2020

Grading period, student schedules adjusted

Because the first nine weeks of the school year were impacted by school closures, no report cards will be produced for the grading period, the district announced Thursday.

Instead, the grades from the first nine weeks will be combined with the second nine weeks to produce a more accurate assessment of students’ progress. Students will be allowed to drop their lowest two grades at the end of the semester, and the remaining grades will be averaged to a grade for the semester.

GET FIRED UP

It’s time to fire up the grill for the Jennings Fireman’s Association’s annual barbecue festival.

“This annual barbecue sale has been a part of Jennings fire tradition for over 40 years,” said Jennings Fire Department (JFD) Safety Officer Shawn O’Quinn. O’Quinn has served as a firefighter for the last 36 years.

“We began this fundraiser to help subsidize our safety budget, but the fundraiser has grown to become a vital part of our operation,” he said. “This is our biggest fundraiser, and we look forward to it every year.”

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

 

Library audit reveals healthy finances

A recent state audit showed Jeff Davis Libraries to have healthy finances for the previous fiscal year and no major findings of noncompliance in their financial statements.

A 49-page independent auditor’s report was released this week by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLAO) for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2019. The report was completed by certified public accountant Mike B. Gillespie, of Jennings.

Total net position for the entity’s general fund was $2.1 million with total assets at $5 million for the fiscal year ending 2019.

Judge continues halt of California’s ban on gator products

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — California’s ban on selling alligator products probably violates federal laws and the state cannot enforce it while various legal challenges remain in court, a federal judge has ruled.

The state of Louisiana and companies in California, Florida and Texas are suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important industry and ultimately could hurt alligator and crocodile populations.