February 2021

Closure announced for Sherman Street

Sherman Street is closed from Magnolia Drive to Zigler Drive due to drainage upgrades in that area.

MULLEN IS MONEY IN WIN OVER EUNICE

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The Jennings Bulldogs kicked off the 2021 baseball season with a bang Tuesday night, using Ian Mullen’s gem on the mound to top Eunice by a score of 4-0. The senior right-hander allowed only a single hit in the seventh inning, but struck out a whopping 16 Bobcat hitters to earn his first victory of the season. Junior outfielder Lane Kratzer paced a nine-hit Bulldog attack by going 3-for-4 at the dish, while Seth Benoit and Will Monic also collected a pair of hits. Ethan Mack and Kolby Estes also popped hits for the Dogs in the victory.

Dugas recalls his life in music

Martin Dugas is known in the local community for his dedication to musical art and the profound talent he brought to his performances.

Republican wants to require national anthem in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events held at Wisconsin venues that received any public funding, from Green Bay Packers games at Lambeau Field to beer league softball games at local parks, under a bill that a Republican lawmaker introduced Thursday.

LSU drops Cajuns by 11-2

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LAFAYETTE - LSU freshman pitchers Garrett Edwards and Will Hellmers combined to limit UL Lafayette to one run through the first five innings Wednesday night, and the 11th-ranked Tigers erupted for five runs in the ninth inning to pull away for an 11-2 victory at Moore Field.

Lacassine blanks WM 16-0 in opener

LAKE CHARLES - The Lacassine Cardinals opened their 2021 season with a bang on Tuesday, as they shut out the Washington-Marion Chargin’ Indians by a final of 16-0. Junior right-hander Jace Bageux was perfect on the mound in the abbreviated game that was called due to the 10-run rule. Bageux struck out eight Indian hitter’s and didn’t allow a baserunner in the contest.

US jobless claims at 730K, still high but fewest in 3 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week in a sign that layoffs may have eased, though applications for aid remain at a historically high level.

Making Space for God in Your Life

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“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Blanchard hits walk-off homer for Lady Dogs in 3-1 thriller

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The Jennings Lady Bulldogs opened their 2021 season with a story book finish to a ball game against DeQuincy at home on Tuesday. Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs, Jennings found life when Mia Benoit was able to reach and Emily Andrepont oped a single to center. That set the stage for a dramatic ending. On the first pitch she saw, Maddie Blanchard popped an inside-the-park, 3-run homer homer to allow the Lady Dogs to walk it off with a 3-1 victory.

Coyote removal an ongoing process

If local residents have been hearing more coyotes during the wee hours of the night, there may be a biological reason for their increased activity.