September 2021

Fast starts have propelled surprising Panthers to 2-0 record

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are using fast starts to start fast this season.

Saints focused on communication breakdowns after drubbing

(AP) — Sean Payton isn’t interested in discussing the challenges of being displaced, or missing injured starters, or having his available game-day coaching staff decimated by COVID- 19 protocols.

Church to hold leadership workshop

First Baptist Church of Jennings is hosting a leadership workshop to inform people of a ministry that spreads goodwill and cheer to children all over the world.

ZAM: Glove Monsters coming to Jennings Alive

The community is being asked to help supply craft materials for a creative art opportunity for children.

Iota’s Fall Fest to benefit town park

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IOTA—The family friendly Fall Festival for Foret Park located on First Street near the volunteer fire department will be returning to town this weekend.

Biden faces limits of $1.9T COVID aid as some states resist

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden entered the White House promising to stop the twin health and economic crises caused by COVID-19, but $1.9 trillion and countless initiatives later he’s confronting the limits of what Washington can achieve when some state and local governments are unwilling or unable to step up.

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DeRidder edges out Bulldogs 28-27

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The Jennings Bulldogs came so close to earning their first win of the season Friday night but fell 28-27 to the DeRidder Dragons. The Dogs held a late 27-22 lead over DeRidder, however a late Dragon score gave the guests a one-point victory at Jerry Simmons Stadium. With the win, the Dragons improved to 2-1, while the Dogs dropped to 0-3.

DeRidder struck first in their opening possession when they used a 51-yard scoring run to go up 7-0.

Jennings answered right back when Trevor Etienne plowed into the end zone to knot the game at 7-7.

Welsh stomps Hamilton Christian with 28-14 win

WELSH — The only ones busier than the officials Thursday night at Welsh were the ball boys, as they struggled to keep dry balls in the contest that saw Welsh swim away with a 28-14 win. The yellow flags flew at a frantic pace, as the Hamilton Christian Warriors were flagged 20 times for 156 yards in losses. Hamilton, who served as the home team despite the contest being played in Welsh, further did damage to their chances with 13 fumbles but only lost three of those.

FOURTEEN STUDENTS ARRESTED AFTER SCHOOL FIGHT

SHREVEPORT (AP) — More than a dozen students at a Louisiana high school were arrested after a fight Thursday, Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator said.

Around 3 p.m., the school resource officer assigned to Southwood High School, Cpl. Calvin Williams, responded to a fight at the campus courtyard in front of the student center. At one point, Williams called for backup and at least nine deputies came to help.