October 2021

The rise and fall of the shopping mall

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My buddies Ayres and Klinger and I walked its crowded corridors for hours on Friday nights, hoping to meet girls.

Military code should be applied fairly and equally to all

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There is something wrong with this picture. It has been astounding to witness the very different treatment of U.S. Marine Corp Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller and Gen. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

Report: Parish unemployment down in August

Parish unemployment figures released this week revealed job growth in the parish was up in August.

Veterans Day Project

In observance of Veterans Day, Jennings Daily News encourages the public to share photos of any living veteran of the United States military. These photos will be published at no charge in the Nov. 8 weekend edition. All photos and information must be turned in by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Send pictures and information to editor@jenningsdailynews.net or mail items to P.O. 910 in Jennings.

Work to begin on $21 million rice mill

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LACASSINE — Work is set to start on a $21 million rice mill in Lacassine, which is expected to open up new global markets to area rice farmers.

Making future plans

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Jeff Davis Parish high school juniors and seniors were recently treated to a college fair giving them the opportunity to discuss future plans with colleges from around the state.

LA woman dies in fire

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LAKE ARTHUR — State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies are investigating the circumstances surrounding a house fire that claimed the life of a Lake Arthur woman.

Full House for ABOB’s ‘Clue’

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The first two shows of A Block Off Broadway Community Theatre’s production of Clue sold out over the weekend. Tickets are still available for this weekend’s performances and can be purchased from 5-7 p.m. through Friday at Strand Theatre.

Iota edge out Patriots 28-24

The Iota Bulldogs improved to 3-2 on the year with a tough-fought victory here tonight versus the North Vermilion Patriots.

Welsh late charge falls short to Westlake 30-22

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WELSH - The Westlake Rams rode the hard-running of quarterback Jamaal Guillory and halfback Brandon Jupitar to outlast the Welsh Greyhounds by a 30-22 score here Friday night in a non-district clash. The duo accounted for 324 yards on the ground behind a massive offensive line, with Jupitar rushing for 167 and Guillory adding 157.