November 2021

Enjoy the holidays without compromising nutrition, health

Along with the holiday shopping, celebrating and family gatherings also comes additional holiday calories.

GREETINGS OF JOY & GOODWILL

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Fifteen-month-old Isla Rose can’t wait to see what Santa leaves under the tree.

Report: JDP homeless numbers decrease, but may rise again

With homelessness being on the rise in Louisiana, local experts weigh in on how the parish is faring.

On Their Merry Way

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Hathaway High School students Myah Koonce and Kylie Melton (from left) prepare Operation Christmas Child boxes for shipment, packing them with books, crayons, notebooks and other school supplies. The event was sponsored by the Hathaway Library Club. Submitted photo

‘Tis the Season to keep safety in mind

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Along with holiday lights and decorations, the Christmas season brings new fire safety hazards and concerns.

‘Tis the Season to keep safety in mind

Every year, Black Friday brings out thousands of people to stores all over the country looking for the best deals. Any time there is a large number of individuals in one place, it increases the level of danger and safety that could become a factor.

Southwest Charter edges out Archangels 31-26

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Scott Stollsteimer led all scores with 14 points to lead the new Christ Bridge Academy Archangels in a near upset of Southwest Charter Monday night at James Ward Gym.

Greyhounds wrap up magical 2021 season

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WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds saw their playoff season come to an end Friday night, but not before making their mark in a 40-20 loss to undefeated and thirdranked General Trass. The Greyhounds rebounded from a one-win season a year ago to finish the year 7-5, with that turnaround directly attributed to the Greyhound seniors.

Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good

NEW YORK (AP) — Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to the unofficial start of the holiday season that was suspended during the pandemic.

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