October 2020

Satellite photos show construction at Iran nuke site

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has begun construction at its Natanz nuclear facility, satellite images released Wednesday show, just as the U.N. nuclear agency acknowledged Tehran is building an underground advanced centrifuge assembly plant after its last one exploded in a reported sabotage attack last summer.

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“Come to “church with me,” my 91-year-old aunt always encourages when I’m visiting for the weekend.

City announces Halloween plans

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The City of Jennings announced plans this week for Halloween.

Senate Republicans and the Babylon Bee

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The Babylon Bee could avoid the punitive scrutiny of our Big Tech overlords if the site would just follow the lead of Senate Republicans.

Fact vs. falsity vs. opinion – Let’s review

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As overwrought as many Americans are over the upcoming election, it’s been months since this column has elicited a death threat. Even so, I got edgy the other night when an unusually loud pickup all tricked out for a demolition derby pulled up in front of our house.

A turkey alternative for intimate Thanksgiving meals

Thanksgiving is steeped in traditions involving familiar foods. Thanksgiving may look a little different this year, and certain customs may need to be modified. If family celebrations are scaled back, perhaps a large turkey that can feed 10 or more will not be needed.

Another week, another comeback in the books

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Foo Fact of the Game: You know the drill: Jennings falls behind by 2 touchdowns for the 4th time, but stays focused and goes on to beat a good St. Louis team 64-28 in district play.

WHO WILL BE WELSH’S OPPONENT

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WELSH - Back in the early days of radio, Abbot and Costello put together a little comedic parody on baseball. The premise was that,”who was on first, what was on second base and I don’t know was on third.” That very funny skit is the first thing that comes to mind when considering who will be the opponent for the Welsh Greyhounds this week.

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SWLA United Way, along with Rep. Troy and Emily Romero, sponsored a food distribution event, with food provided by Second Harvest Food Bank. Kenzie Hanks (at left, from left) and Lauren Hebert, both of Lake Arthur, along with Betty Cook of Jennings, Carleigh Simon of Lake Arthur and Vicki Sandiferd of Jennings, assist Arthur Vickers of Welsh. Janice Esthay (right) of Lake Arthur helps distribute food at the Jeff Davis Fairgrounds.