April 2021

City to approve millage rates

The Jennings City Council will be meeting tonight to address a number of issues.

Six local providers offering COVID vaccines

A total of 486 vaccine providers around the state have received limited doses of COVID vaccines this week, including six providers in Jeff Davis Parish.

Coushatta Farmers’ Market returning April 24

ELTON — The Coushatta Farmers’ Market is set to reopen for the remainder of the Spring 2021 Season with its first market on Saturday, April 24, from 7:30 a.m. until noon at Koasati Plaza at the corner of US 190 and Pine Street, in the heart of Elton.

Two flee in stolen vehicle in high-speed chase

Two men are facing various charges following a highspeed chase from Lake Charles to Jennings last week.

Vines & Tines

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Volunteers prepared Saturday for the annual Vines and Tines fundraiser at the Grand Marais Pavilion in Jennings. Daily News photos by Allison Cryer

Greyhounds offense explodes in 10-4 win over Singer

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SINGER - The Welsh Greyhounds popped off another win Saturday when they travelled to do battle with the Singer Hornets on the road in a non-district contest. The Hounds pulled out a10-4 win over the Class B Hornets to up their record to 8-13 heading down the stretch. The Welsh offense pounded out 14 hits in the win, and used a complete game performance by Caleb Miller on the mound to dominate the Hornets.

Tiger softball road trip continues today at McNeese

BATON ROUGE – The 15th-ranked LSU softball team continues its April road swing when it travels to Lake Charles Tuesday night for a non-conference game against McNeese State.

Power Family Meals with Protein-Packed Peanuts

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Starting fresh with a new year is a chance to hit the reset button for many people, and your family can use this opportunity to rethink homemade meals while striving for nutritious (and still delicious) dishes. From snacks to the main course each evening, the options are nearly endless for planning a revamped menu with healthier ingredients.

Rising Mississippi River to close wildlife management area

PEARL RIVER (AP) — The rising Mississippi River is about to close a wildlife management area north-northeast of New Orleans.

Teams from 3 US oil states in worldwide petroleum quiz bowl

(AP) - Universities from Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma will compete against teams from around the world in a petroleum engineering quiz bowl, and a second Texas school and universities from Canada and Mexico have a chance.