January 2021

Take some time to give blood

January is National Blood Donor Awareness month, fitting since there is generally a shorter supply of blood during the winter season.

Who is Q? Is it you?

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Since the storming of the Capitol last week, one thing has been plaguing my mind. The mental mush between my ears has been turning this over and over, worrying at it like a pebble stuck in a clam.

A crazy impeachment

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Democrats started trying to remove President Donald Trump from office before he entered office. Now they are proposing to remove him from office after he leaves office.

PJ elects new president

For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Jeff Davis Police Jury has elected a new president.

Women’s group to aid hurricane victims

A Texas-based women’s group will be visiting Southwest Louisiana next week in hopes of helping those who are still impacted by the effects of hurricanes Laura and Delta.

City looking to improve drainage

The city council here is working to improve drainage in the area of Airport Road.

LHS Celebrates Homecoming

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Lacassine High hosted its 2021 Homecoming Parade Wednesday afternoon. Daily News photos by Kevin Bruchhaus

Iota Mardi Gras canceled due to virus concerns

IOTA - One of the most beloved Mardi Gras events in the area will not be taking place this year.

New Beginnings

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“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV

Powerful LCA topples Welsh 56-24 to open league play

WELSH - The Welsh Greyhounds opened district 6-2A play having to deal with one of the top programs in 2A right off the bat. Coming off a state football title just weeks ago, the Lafayette Christian Knights (LCA) picked up where they left off on the hardwood. The Knights opened 6-2A play with a 56-24 win over the Greyhounds at Greyhound Gymnasium.