January 2021

Petty, No. 18 Alabama rain in 3s, beat LSU 105-75

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Alabama coach Nate Oats was concerned his team might lose its sense of urgency when it took the court as a member of the AP Top 25 for the first time in three seasons.

John Petty quickly calmed his coach down.

Petty made four 3-pointers before four minutes had elapsed, finishing with 24 points on eight 3s, and the 18thranked Crimson Tide set a Southeastern Conference record by making 23 shots from beyond the arc in a 105-75 rout of LSU on Tuesday night.

Is it safe to donate blood during the pandemic?

Donating blood is a selfless act that saves lives. Blood donors may recognize the vital role they play in patient care, but many may wonder if it’s safe to donate blood during the pandemic.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is safe for anyone who is well to donate blood. That even goes for people who are social distancing due to COVID-19.

Roanoke Church Holds Pancake Dinner

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The Roanoke United Methodist Church held its annual pancake dinner on Monday, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Above, Eleanor Gordon, 11, delivers food to a waiting vehicle. At left, Richard McGregor buys a ticket from Rev. Walter Parker, Jr., and Robert Tietje. Daily News photos by Jonathan Smith

City sees healthy finances

The City of Jennings is moving forward with healthy finances after a recent audit of their financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2020.

More doses of vaccine coming

There will now be two sites in Jeff Davis Parish where qualifying residents can receive the COVID vaccine.

Jackson State band to perform in Biden inauguration event

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi college marching band is set to participate in an official event celebrating diversity ahead of the inauguration ceremony of Presidentelect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

Police: Two La. teens fatally shoot each other

NEW IBERIA (AP) — Two 16-year-olds have died after shooting each other simultaneously over the weekend, according to Louisiana authorities.

Elton runs win streak to nine games

GRAND LAKE - The No.2-ranked Elton Indians continued to be the talk of Southwest Louisiana Friday night, as they hammered defending district 4-1A champion Grand Lake by a final of 58-39. The win comes on the heels of another huge win by the Indians a few days before, as they upset Division IV power and district mate Hamilton Christian for the first time since 2013.

A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases

(AP) - The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.

Board members named to committees

Jeff Davis Parish School Board President Jody Singletary has announced which board members will be serving on certain committees for 2021.