April 2021

Retainage bill voluntarily deferred

A bill that would help subcontractors collect timely payment was deferred in a House committee Wednesday.

Self-storage advertising bill clears committee

A bill that would allow self-service storage facilities the option to advertise online cleared a Senate committee.

SPRING CHICKENS

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Drew Dunn, 8, and his family recently hatched several chicks at their home in Jennings. Submitted photos

Balloon on a Bottle

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Courtesy of Emily Calandrelli on behalf of Wonder Bread

7 strategies to prevent cancer

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Healthy foods that are rich in vegetables and low in animal fats can help people reduce their cancer risk.

Spark Scientific Discovery at Home

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Science influences many aspects of daily life in countless ways. It also helps shape the development of life skills from an early age. As children learn to communicate, think critically, make predictions and form opinions based on their observations, they are developing science skills that will last a lifetime.

Effervescent Tablet Rocket

Courtesy of Emily Calandrelli on behalf of Wonder Bread

Doris Francis, Sr.

Funeral arrangements for Doris Francis, Sr., 89, will be announced by Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.

Art in the Park date approaching

LAKE ARTHUR - Organizers of the annual Art in the Park here are reminding potential vendors that there is still time to sign up to sell handmade goods during the May 1 event.

Sex offender booked

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On Tuesday, Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jacoby Isaiah Guillory, 28, of Welsh.