December 2021

‘No place like home’

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A local mother shares her testimony of the old adage “There’s no place like home” to show gratitude toward the community. Jennings resident Amy Leger grew up in Gotte’s Cove with her family. Her mother is a Jennings native and father is from Iota.

Strong second half propels LA to 52-42 win over Oakdale

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LAKE ARTHUR – The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers played host to the Oakdale Lady Warriors Tuesday night, and came away with a 52-42 win at “Nookie” Moore Gymnasium. The Lady Tigers used a pair of big evenings from Kali Hornsby and Vivian Sketoe to secure the win over the feisty Lady Warriors. Hornsby went for 24 points, while Sketoe tallied 20 of her own, to combine for 44 of the Lady Tigers’ 52 total points. With the win, Lake Arthur moves to 14-4 overall, while Oakdale fell to 8-9.

Vivian Griffith Fontenot

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Mrs. Vivian Griffith Fontenot, 101, of Jennings passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2021, in Jennings.

Times Square show will go on despite virus surge, mayor says

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will ring in 2022 in Times Square as planned despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in the city and around the nation, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.

Letter to the Editor

Reader Praises Firemen

Lady Hornets take down No.3 Lady K’s 77-45

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HATHAWAY – The Hathaway Lady Hornets came back out of the holiday break and welcomed in the No. 3-ranked team in Class 3A, the South Beauregard Lady Knights, to Charles Groth Gymnasium on Tuesday. The Lady Hornets demolished their guests by a final of 77-45 in a contest that was never really close, upping their overall mark to 20-2 overall. Hathaway placed four players in double figures, with Chloey Guidry and Lamiyah Sanchez combining for 46. Hathaway was back in action in the Washington-Marion Tournament on Wednesday when they did battle with the Barbe Lady Bucs. Barbe is only one of two teams to defeat the Lady Hornets this season.

Celebrate safely

For many participating in New Year’s Eve celebrations, fireworks can make the moment magical. However, there are precautions that should be taken, not only for humans but for pets, as well.

POLICE REPORT

An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.

2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Elizabeth Bergeaux of Panchoville searches for the perfect fireworks for New Year’s Eve. Bergeaux is the daughter of Dustin and Melissa Fruge. Daily News photo by Erin Hargrave

La. widening Medicaid to cover more disabled children

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana will expand its Medicaid program in January to provide coverage to more children with developmental disabilities whose parents made too much money to qualify for the taxpayerfinanced insurance under prior eligibility rules.