October 2021

Local ministry to present message of faith

The public is invited to attend a special presentation on the shared roots of the Christian and Jewish faiths.

Halloween traffic route announced

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The City of Jennings is hosting citywide trickor-treating from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and police would like to remind those traveling on roadways to be cautious while out collecting popcorn balls and candy corn.

Knights of Columbus chapter to hold annual Tootsie Roll Drive

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Knights of Columbus (KC) chapter 2012 is holding their annual Tootsie Roll Drive.

Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie Series

HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Siri launched himself headfirst into home plate, popped up with arms flexed and screamed with all his might.

DISNEY DAY

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FUMC Preschool of Welsh celebrates homecoming week with a Disney Day. Teacher Shelly Leblanc dressed as Disney’s Cruella and her preschool class played the Dalmatians. Submitted photo

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Tornado destroys homes in weather-battered LC

LAKE CHARLES (AP) — A tornado touched down in western Louisiana Wednesday, damaging more than a dozen homes in a part of the state still struggling to recover from repeated weather disasters, officials said.

Biden bound for global summits, domestic agenda in limbo

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century. As he prepares to push that message at a pair of global summits, his case could hinge on what’s happening in Washington, where he is rushing to finalize a major domestic legislative package.

Woman dies in car wreck after possible tornado

Moss Point, Miss. (AP) — Authorities say a woman died Wednesday night in a car accident on the Mississippi coast after a possible tornado swept through the area.

N.O. drops mask mandate as coronavirus numbers fall

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans is largely ending a mandate requiring residents and visitors wear masks indoors as infections of the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus continue to fall, the city’s mayor announced Wednesday.