August 2021

Biden eyes tougher vaccine rules without provoking backlash

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. first began to slow, President Joe Biden backed incentives like million-dollar cash lotteries if that’s what it took to get shots in arms. But as new coronavirus infections soar, he’s testing a tougher approach.

In just the past two weeks, Biden has forced millions of federal workers to attest to their vaccination status or face onerous new requirements. He’s met with business leaders at the White House to press them to do the same.

US rushes in troops to speed up evacuations in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three thousand fresh U.S. troops were rushing to Kabul on Friday in a temporary deployment to speed evacuation flights for some American diplomats and thousands of Afghans, as the Taliban pressed a lightning offensive that has captured much of the country and risks isolating Afghanistan’s capital city.

Evidence presented to grand jury in Durham’s Russia probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — John Durham, the federal prosecutor tapped to investigate the origins of the Russia investigation, has been presenting evidence before a grand jury as part of his probe, a person familiar with the matter said Friday.

The development is a potential sign that Durham may be mulling additional criminal charges beyond the one he brought last year against a former FBI lawyer who admitted altering a document re Evidence presented to grand jury in Durham’s Russia probe

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

What makes art unique

All original artworks are unique as they are usually handmade and one-of-akind, but what actually makes art unique is the artist.

Recently, Jennings Daily News launched a search to find some of the most unique artists in Jeff Davis Parish. The quest resulted in six artists being chosen to have their work featured in our newspaper, as well as participate in an opening at the Zigler Art Museum.

Resist the assault on America’s history, culture and tradition

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There are many examples of how America has been gradually losing its national, historical, and spiritual roots and is in an accelerating cultural meltdown. We should resolutely speak out and push back against this virulent anti-Americanism.

Grim Search Still On For More Bodies

JENNINGS DAILY NEWS

Monday, July 1, 1957

An unofficial death toll estimate today was set at about 350 persons lost in Hurricane Audrey along the Gulf Coast. The grim task of locating the missing and known dead is still underway in Cameron parish and parts of Vermillion parish.

Many of the bodies being brought in to rescue centers are to be buried unidentified in a mass burial. Others are being buried in individual rites throughout the area. Some were buried near the locations of their deaths by grieving husbands, sons and fathers.

Freak baby tornado touches down

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JEFF DAVIS PARISH NEWS

Tuesday, May 21, 1946

A freak baby tornado swooped down on the poultry yards of Earl Necessary at the W.F. Humphrey's residence on Cary Ave., Friday midnight. The freak wind cut a swath ten feet wide and 500 feet long and this was the only damage reported to Jennings. But, it did this:

It overturned a small poultry house, but chickens remained on their roosts unmolested and unharmed.

It picked up a five pound stone and dropped it ten feet away.

It demolished a coop and wire runway.

66-year Marriage Broken By Death of Pioneer Welsh Resident

JEFF DAVIS PARISH NEWS

Tuesday, October 15, 1946

Alcide Hebert, Sr., 86 years, highly respected citizen of the Welsh community, died at Crowley Thursday morning at 5:55 following an operation.

Funeral services were conducted from the Catholic church Friday morning at 10 at a requiem, high mass by Rev. Jules O. Daigle, assisted by Rev. H. Cramers of Bell City.

1,545 LOSE RIGHT

JEFF DAVIS PARISH NEWS

Thursday, January 3, 1937

5,942 Poll Tax Receipts Issued With 803 Others Over 60 Not Needing Them.

There are 6,745 voters of Jeff Davis parish that made themselves eligible to vote in any election, which might be called during 1,937 by getting the free poll tax receipts from the office of Sheriff Gus Broussard prior to closing of the books at midnight, December 31.

Work begins on Jennings filling station

JENNINGS WEEKLY TIMES RECORD

Thursday, August 12, 1924

Work began on a filling station for the Jennings Motor Car Co. The building is to be on the lot just south of the Jennings Motor Car Co. on the corner of Main and Nezpique.

The building is to be of brick with tile roof, and entrances to both streets.

Two contractors are at work and Mr. Houssiere states that he hopes to have it competed within the next 30 days.