Local vendors were on hand at Saturday’s farmer’s market held at Founder’s Park. Mary Citizen and Dontrell Goodwin of Deridder (above) had the air in Founder’s park smelling divine with their barbecue plate lunches. Jonah, 9, and Libby Gotte, 7, of Jennings (left) sold hand-squeezed lemonade to beat the heat. John, Shelly and Morgan Guillory of Elton (below) set up their hand-made, all natural soaps and candles for patrons to choose from. Daily News photos by Amanda Gist
Ask anyone to recall their most treasured childhood memories, and you’re likely to hear tales about time spent with loved ones, grandparents in particular. As an adult, you may find yourself wondering how to help your kids create those magical moments with their grandparents. However, strengthening their bond with a beloved grandparent may be easier than you think.
“I guess I’m having my second childhood,” said my 90-year-old aunt in our telephone conversation this weekend. “I never had tonsillitis as a child but now I’m on my second week of antibiotics for what they’re calling ‘tonsillitis.’”
Dear Doctor: Is a vegan diet totally safe and healthy? I have a daughter and granddaughter who are eating a vegan diet, and I am worried. What can’t they eat? Are they getting all of the vitamins and minerals and protein that they need? Any information you have is welcome.
The family and friends of Carl “Shorty” James Trahan are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on Sept. 6, 2021, at the age of 64.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota for Albert Joseph “T-Boy” Seilhan, 86, who passed away Aug. 28, 2021, at Jennings American Legion Hospital.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shaken by haunting images of surging rivers, flooded roads and subways and other damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, lawmakers from both parties are vowing to upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure network.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Divers at the site of an ongoing oil spill that appeared in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ida have identified the apparent source as one-foot diameter pipeline displaced from a trench on the ocean floor and broken open. Talos Energy, the Houston-based company currently paying for the cleanup, said in a statement issued Sunday evening that the busted pipeline does not belong to them.
