August 2021

New Year's Baby 1948

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New Year's Baby 1948

Early rice heading out, says Martin

JENNINGS, La — Early planted rice in some areas of the parish is heading out now, County Agent G.B. Martin reported today.

JENNINGS WAS WARM WET PLACE IN 1971

JENNINGS, La - If you enjoy cold weather, Jennings was not the place to live in 1971.

Alexandria firefighters to get raise

ALEXANDRIA (AP) — A central Louisiana city’s firefighters are getting a raise.

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JDSO: Fentanyl use up in JDP, users at risk

There has been an increase in the use of Fentanyl in the parish and Detective Ramby Cormier, Commander of the Investigations Division with the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) has issued a warning of the dangers.

Art is a feeling

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Local painter Thomas Frazier-Cole collects inspiration from the world around him to create his art.

Hounds edge out Indians 21-13 in jamboree

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WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds and the Elton Indians locked up in the final dress rehearsal before the start of the regular season here Thursday night, with the homestanding Greyhounds gaining a 21-13 win over the Indians. The two teams faced off in two 10-minute halves.

JDN football edition to showcase local teams in today’s edition

Football season is officially upon us, and like many enthusiasts all over the country, the gridiron game is king here in Jeff Davis Parish. After a tumultuous 2020 season that left teams in limbo, coaches, players and fans alike are hoping for a return to normalcy in 2021. With jamborees wrapped up over the weekend, it’s go time for the regular season.

Iota dominant in 21-6 win over Eunice

EUNICE - The visiting Iota Bulldogs took advantage of 3 turnovers to defeat the Eunice Bobcats 21-6 in the Bobcat Jamboree Thursday night in Eunice. Bulldog running back Tyler Charlot carried the ball for all three of Iota’s touchdowns.