June 2021

Navarre Named 2020-21 Firefighter of the Year

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During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana (State-level) Convention held in Alexandria from June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department Vice Commander A. J. Jones (left), and National Security Commission Chairman Johnny Square (second from right) presented the 2020-2021 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year Award to Ashley Navarre (second from left) from the Jennings Fire Department. Navarre was nominated for the Award by Post 19 from Jennings and by the Department of Louisiana 7th District.

Mendoza Named 2020-21 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

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During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana (State-level) Convention held in Alexandria from June 17-20, Officer Eduardo Mendoza (left) of the Jennings Police Department was recognized at the 2020- 2021 Department of Louisiana (State-level) Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Mendoza was nominated for the Award by Post 19 from Jennings and by the Department of Louisiana 7th District. Shown presenting the award is the Department of Louisiana 7th District Commander Glenn McFarlain.

James O. Hall Post 19 Recognized

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During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana (State-level) Convention held in Alexandria from June 17-20 Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department Vice Commander A. J. Jones (left), and Media and Communication Commission Chairman Lynette Blanchard (second from right) presented several Department Media and Communications Awards to James O. Hall Post 19 from Jennings. Accepting the awards for Post 19 was Glenn McFarlain (second from left). Post 19 won the Department’s Outstanding Post Scrapbook Award for 2019-2020 and for 2020-2021. The Post also won the 2019-2020 Multi/Media Award (Division 3) for furthering the mission, message and programs of the American Legion through national publication venues. In addition, Glenn McFarlain was presented the Department’s Post Publicity Chairman Award for 2019-2020 and for 2020- 2021. In accepting all the awards, McFarlain expressed appreciation for the efforts of the editor and staff of Jennings Daily News for their support in helping to tell the story of the American Legion and all veterans. McFarlain also acknowledged the assistance of the Post 19 Publicity Committee, composed of Mike Sanchez, Sam Doucet and Mindy Hetzel of the Jennings American Legion Hospital, for their help in publicizing the contributions of veterans and the military. The Department of Louisiana did not have a State Convention last year because of the COVID pandemic, so recognition for last year’s awards was made at this year’s state convention.

Courville Named 2019-20 Firefighter of the Year

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During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana (State-level) Convention held in Alexandria from June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department Vice Commander A.J. Jones (left), and National Security Commission Chairman Johnny Square (second from right) presented the 2019-2020 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year Award to Coty Courville (second from left) from the Jennings Fire Department. Courville was nominated for the Award by Post 19 from Jennings and by the Department of Louisiana 7th District. The Department of Louisiana did not have a State Convention last year because of the COVID pandemic, so this award from last year was presented at this year’s state convention.

Esther Marie Dartez

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“Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal.

No-hitter No. 7: Cubs blank Dodgers, tie MLB season record

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After Craig Kimbrel struck out pinch-hitter Will Smith to end the game, the Chicago Cubs’ closer was curious why catcher Willson Contreras celebrated with a bigger-thanusual fist pump.

Johnson named LSU baseball head coach

BATON ROUGE — Jay Johnson, the reigning Pac- 12 Baseball Coach of the Year who led Arizona to a conference championship and a berth in the College World Series in 2021, has been named the head coach of the sixtime national champions LSU Tigers, director of athletics Scott Woodward announced Friday.

LAHS cheerleaders attend summer camp

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Lake Arthur High School varsity cheerleaders attended Southwestern Cheerleading Association’s (SCA) summer cheer camp recently held at the Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort in Sandestin, Fla.

End of Watch Ride to honor Guillory set for today

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A ride will be held July 4 to honor Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office Deputy Claude “Winston” Guillory, a 30-plus-year veteran in law enforcement.

Swimming a skill that benefits young and old

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, drowning is the second leading cause of death to children under age five, after motor vehicle deaths. Statistics show 350 children under the age of 5 drown in pools every year and another 2,600 children are treated for near-drownings.