October 2020

VETERANS DAY PROJECT

In observance of Veterans Day, Jennings Daily News encourages the public to share photos of any living veteran of the United States military. These photos will be published at no charge in the Nov. 8 weekend edition. All photos and information must be turned in by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. Send pictures and information to editor@jenningsdailynews.net, or mail or bring items to 238 N. Market Street in Jennings.

Conservative female role models take the

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At the beginning of the Senate confirmation hearings on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, Lindsay Graham observed that it was a great moment for young conservative women, because they finally had someone who they could look to as a role model on the highest court in the land.

Small gestures go a long way

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Earlier this week via Facebook, this newspaper announced that trick-or-treat was a go for the City of Jennings. People were naturally excited, seeing how most of 2020 has been canceled thanks to COVID. People repeatedly shared the post and commented on it, tagging others so that they might see the announcement.

The next day, this newspaper posted a status in which we asked for veterans’ pictures to be submitted for free publication. It’s a project we do each year at Veterans Day.

FIT & FRUGAL

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When gyms and fitness centers closed due to the pandemic, Amber Breaux, a former fitness instructor, knew she would have to get creative in terms of staying fit.

Breaux is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach and self-described “professional cheapskate.”

According to Breaux, there are plenty of ways to get in shape and stay healthy on a budget while staying safe from COVID-19.

Her first advice for fitness is, “Use what you have.”

A senior night to remember

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What a great night for this senior class. Even the drizzly weather and threat of lightning could not put a damper on the festivities. The players, cheerleaders, band and Jazzers, met their parents at midfield as they were gifted with balloons and other assorted treats. I always love seeing those proud faces. And what a night it was as the Bulldogs blew out the St. Louis Saints 64 to 28.

Dogs put unbeaten mark on the line tonight

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After learning last week that the Jennings Bulldogs would be unable to travel to Iowa for their week five district contest due to a Covid-19 quarantine, head coach Rusty Phelps quickly found the Leesville Wampus Cats to fill the void. The two teams were slated to open the regular season in week one, however the late start to the season cancelled the contest. Leesville lost their scheduled contest with rival DeRidder this week, opening the door for the two teams to reschedule. The Dogs and Wampus Cats met in the preseason for a scrimmage at Jerry Simmons Stadium, leaving both coaching staffs with a good taste of what both teams want to do on offense and defense.

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Three dead in attack at French church; country on high alert

PARIS (AP) — An attacker armed with a knife killed three people inside a church Thursday in the Mediterranean city of Nice, prompting the government to raise its security alert status to the highest level and double the number of soldiers deployed in the country.

UN weather agency: Moderate to strong La Nina this year

BERLIN (AP) — The La Nina climate phenomenon has developed and is expected to last into next year, affecting temperatures, precipitation and storm patterns across the world, the U.N. weather agency said Thursday.

Trump, Biden appeal to Fla. voters to turn out in person

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden are chasing votes Thursday in Florida, a state all but essential to the Republican’s pathway to another term, as both nominees turn their focus to encouraging voters to turn out in person on Election Day.