November 2020

Wreaths needed for Veterans Cemetery

The staff of the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings is reaching out to the public to secure wreaths for each veteran’s headstone this Christmas season as part of the Wreaths Across America program. The live green wreaths with red bows will be placed on a stand at all headstones and at the base of the Columbarium Wall on Saturday, Dec. 19 between 9 a.m. and noon. There will be no formal ceremony this year.

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Whitney begins drive for pure meat in parish

The drive for pure meat has been started throughout the parish, Dr. John M. Whitney, director of the Parish Health Unit stated today.

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Citywide civil defense alert planned

An all-out Civil Defense practice alert will be held Monday in Jennings, according to Eddie Brown, in charge of the project for the local CD unit.

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Giving Thanks

Kindergarten students at First Baptist Church held their annual Thanksgiving production on Thursday, Nov. 18. The children delighted parents and families as they performed songs and stories dress in holiday costumes.