January 2021

Parish debris removal continues

Debris removal in the parish is expected to be completed by March.

Gift of Life

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Leslie Simon (above) of Lake Arthur donates blood to LifeShare with the help of technician Inez Wright (right) of Lake Charles. Daily News photos by Jonathan Smith

Man accused of holding woman against her will

LAKE ARTHUR - A man is being held on a $55,000 bond, accused of holding a woman against her will for several days.

John Wilfred Leger

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John Wilfred Leger, 91, of Jennings passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at Jennings American Legion Hospital.

Norwen Troy Francis, Sr.

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Norwen Troy Francis Sr., 57, entered into eternal rest at Lakeview Regional Medical Center located in Covington.

Joseph Anthony Alexander, Sr.

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A Mass of Christian burial for Joseph AnthonyAlexander, Sr., 76, of Jennings will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jennings on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at 11 a.m.

One Day at a Time

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“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Strong second half lifts Dogs to 60-46 win

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WESTLAKE - The Jennings Bulldogs ended a two-game skid Tuesday night when they went on the road and chopped down 4-3A rival Westlake by a final of 60-46. The Dogs sent three players in double-digits, and improved to over .500 with the victory. Jennings is now sitting at 6-5, 1-2 in league play heading into a big contest tonight with the St. Louis Saints. Jennings was able to break open a tight game, which saw them clinging to a 29-26 lead at the half.

No. 4 Lady Dogs survive Westlake 57-51

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WESTLAKE - Just a couple of nights after putting a scare into the No. 1 South Beauregard Lady Knights, the No. 4-ranked Jennings Lady Bulldogs fought past a talented Westlake Lady Rams’ team by a final of 57-51on the road. The Jennings duo of Anna Trahan and Jill Fontenot torched the nets for a com-bined 38 points and eight 3-pointers in the win, while also getting 11 from Niyah Breaux to help lead the way. With the win, the Lady Dogs moved to 16-5 overall, 2-2 in an extremely tough district 4-3A. Things don’t get any easier for the Lady Dogs, as they hit the road tonight to take on the St. Louis Lady Saints. St. Louis is 21-1 overall, and is ranked No. 1 in Division II.

Kennedy, Cassidy sponsor Conservation Funding Protection Act

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy introduced legislation Wednesday that aims to protect jobs and drilling opportunities in the Guff of Mexico, as well as the conservation efforts they fund.