January 2021

Strong fourth quarter propels Lady Dogs to 49-42 win over Iowa

IOWA - The No. 7 Jennings Lady Bulldogs went on the road Friday night and pulled out a tough district 4-3A win over the Iowa Lady Yellow Jackets by a count of 49-42. The Lady Dogs broke open a 37-37 tie to start the fourth quarter, and outran their way to the seven-point win. The victory upped the Lady Dogs overall mark to 15-4, 1-1 in league play. The Lady Dogs were back on the road Tuesday night to face the Elton Lady Indians, a fill in game due to Lake Charles College Prep dealing with Covid-19 issues.

Hounds hang on for 39-37 win over Elizabeth

ELIZABETH - The Welsh Greyhounds stepped out of district 6-2A play last Thursday night and pulled out tight, 39-37 win over the Elizabeth Bulldogs. The Hounds used a stifling second-half defense, and overcame a halftime deficit to earn the hard-fought win. Welsh upped their overall record to 5-10 with the victory.

Motorists reminded to use caution around work zones

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development would like to remind motorists to use caution while traveling in work zones.

No immediate vaccine changes planned in La.

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Federal officials have changed their guidance to states for distributing and administering the coronavirus vaccine, but that doesn’t mean Louisiana is rushing more of its residents to the front of the line for shot eligibility.

Support your local small business

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Jennings is a city that is filled with fantastic local businesses.

Benoit selected as post’s 2020 Citizen of the Year

This month, the American Legion post in Jennings honored Carl Benoit as 2020’s Citizen of the Year for Jennings.

Benoit has a long history of service in the area. He has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 55 years and the American Legion for over 20 years. In the past, Benoit was on the boards for the Carnegie Library as well as the city’s zoning commission, and currently, he volunteers at the Jennings hospital.

Even so, Benoit said he was not expecting to be receive such an honor.

Welsh observes MLK Day

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WELSH - What is the purpose of observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

Welsh resident and parade organizer Eddie “Bruiser” Achane said the answer to that question is easy.

“It’s about educating ourselves and those around us about coming together, no matter who we are,” he said. “Our communities are growing. We can find people of every background you can think of in our communities. They need to know the power of Dr. King’s message, which was felt around the world.”

USDA: CFAP assistance available for ag producers

Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing additional assistance for agricultural producers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).

Now eligible for assistance are contract producers of swine, broilers, laying hens, chicken eggs and turkeys. Producers could receive up to 80 percent of their revenue loss subject to the availability of funds. Producers of pullets and turfgrass sod are also eligible for CFAP payments.

JPD Students of the Year recognized

The Jeff Davis Parish School Board has announced the names of three individuals who have been deemed Students of the Year for the parish.

This year on the high school level, Elton High student Kaleb Lemoine received top honors. Lacassine High student Kinzie Brassell earned the title for the middle school category and for the elementary level, Welsh Elementary student Hyacinth Williamson was the winner.

Over a dozen students competed for the parish title after winning their respective school’s competitions.

Those winners and their schools include the following:

Lady Tigers Chop Down Div III No. 1 LCA

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The Class 2A No. 1 Lake Arthur Lady Tigers slayed their district 6-2A nemesis Lafayette Christian 58-48 on the road Friday night. Guard Brooke Daboval drives around an LCA defender in the win. Check Wednesday’s printed Jennings Daily News for a full recap of local games throughout the area.