The family and friends of Codia Jamal Walker are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on Aug. 27, 2021, at the age of 34.
Funeral services for Mr. Wayne Isaac Marcantel, 74, lifelong resident of Elton, will be held at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. John Nichols officiating.
LAKE ARTHUR – The Lake Arthur Tigers ran into a buzz saw Thursday night in the Acadia/Vermillion Jamboree held at Jack Doland Memorial Stadium. The Kaplan Pirates scored early and often in their 33-13 victory over the Tigers in the shortened game. The Pirates scored 25 unanswered first-half points, before the Tigers were able to put up two scored in the second half to make the final 33-13. Lake Arthur Head Coach Tarius Davis discussed his team’s performance, and pointed to continuing to get better on both sides of the football.
The Jennings Bulldogs capped off their preseason Friday night by taking on arguably the most storied football program in the state of Louisiana in the John Curtis Christian Patriots. The Patriots were able to flex their muscles in a 39-6 victory over the Dogs in a game that featured two 12-minute halves of football. The talented Patriots fired on all cylinders in the win, however the Dogs displayed the ability to fight back but suffered through some crucial penalties and mistakes.
Foo Fact of the Jamboree: The jamboree featured two head coaches whose total career wins are 804. J.T. Curtis has 598 wins, while Rusty Phelps has 206 wins.
New cases, new deaths and COVID-19 hospitalization numbers reported by Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) have dropped since the previous COVID-19 report on Aug. 24.
The Elton Indians made their return to the gridiron after a season away when they played the Welsh Greyhounds in the area jamboree last week. The Indians will open the regualr season tomorrow night on the road at Vinton High School.
LAKE CHARLES –— Working with partner United Ways in their affected areas, United Way of Southwest Louisiana (UWSL) is supporting recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida.
