October 2020

It’s time to contact insurers concerning Delta damages

Storm-wearing residents who experienced damage to their property during Hurricane Delta should contact their insurer as soon as possible to start the claims process, even if they already have a Hurricane Laura-related claim open, according to the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA).

Attack ads are an unfortunate reflection of our discourse

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If you’re looking for a high road in political advertising, you’ll find it somewhere between the South Pole and Hades. Short of photoshopping devil horns on your opponent, anything goes. There are no rules. It’s Thunderdome, where truth is relative and context is but a rumor.

Louisiana politics sharply different in Foster era

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The death of popular former Gov. Mike Foster and the reminiscing that has followed provided the latest reminder of how much Louisiana Capitol politics have transformed over nearly two decades and been reshaped by partisanship.

Two in house when tree falls in kitchen

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Two Jennings Daily News employees escaped a home safely after a large live oak crashed through the kitchen during Hurricane Delta.

Storm knocks out JDEC system again

After restoring power to 75 percent of its consumermembers, Hurricane Delta made landfall on Oct. 9 knocking out the entire Jeff Davis Electric Co-op system for the second time this hurricane season.

Delta brought more damage to residences than Laura

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Officials say the damage was more concentrated for Hurricane Delta than during Hurricane Laura.

THE WEATHER CHANNEL COMES TO TOWN

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A crew from The Weather Channel filmed segments from Houssiere Park along the Mermentau River during Hurricane Delta.

Dogs welcome rival Eunice Friday night

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After Jennings HIgh School replaced original opponent Washington-Marion with 5A Comeaux this coming week, things have changed again. Citing multiple reports of a Covid-19 outbreak, the Spartans opted out of the Friday night contest with the Dogs.

Points aplenty in Bulldogs’ win over Cecilia

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Foo Fact of the Game: Once again, Jennings fell behind by 2 scores, but didn’t panic, remained focus and went on to defeat a good 4A Cecilia team 59-49.

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