October 2021

Seniors to represent WHS on court

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Welsh High School (WHS) will celebrate its 71st Homecoming Friday, Oct. 29, welcoming back the classes of 1942, 1952, 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992, 2002, and 2012.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Early childhood literacy plays key role in lives of our children

Early childhood literacy plays a key role in enabling early learning experiences that research shows are linked with academic achievement, reduced grade retention, higher graduation rates and enhanced productivity in adult life.

It’s gumbo season

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seasons in Louisiana are like no Tother. Our summers are long, hot and humid and our winters are generally mellow and mild.

Federal intrusion continues into school boards, banking

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The ever-encroaching tentacles of the federal government are on display again. In this past week we have seen two of the most recent examples.

TODAY IN HISTORY

1582 - Gregorian calendar introduced in Spain, Portugal and pontifical states, after skipping 10 days after Oct 4 to sync the calendar

PJ works to stop dumping on Bryan Road

Illegal dumping on Bryan Road has become a major problem, according to residents.

Volunteer firefighters needed

Nearly 70 percent of the nation’s fire departments consist mainly of volunteers.

JES nears completion

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The new elementary school is nearing completion, with around 20 percent of the work left to go.

PERCY AT THE PARK

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Zeyiah Williams, 8, of Jennings spends an afternoon with her friend, Percy the pug.