December 2021

Get Out and Fish!

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Looking for something to do during winter break? Make time to get outdoors, unwind and spend time with family and friends while fishing right here in Jennings.

The Louisiana Oil and Gas Park is one of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ (LDWF) 17 sites participating in the Get Out and Fish community fishing program, one of which is right here in Jennings.

“We have an 11-acre pond,” said Marketing and Tourism Director Dione Sabelhaus. “As part of the program, LDWF stocks the pond several times a year with 500 pounds of fish.”

Students Pack Holiday Snacks

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Lacassine High School Jr. High 4-H Club members pack easy-to-open food items in book bags to be given to students to help with nutritional needs during the Christmas break. 

Doncic in NBA protocols; league postpones more games

(AP) — Dallas star Luka Doncic entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Wednesday, adding his name to the list of top players who might be sidelined for games on Christmas because of coronavirus-related concerns.

That news came not long after the NBA called off the next game for both the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets due to COVID-19 issues, after determining that neither team has the minimum eight players necessary to start a contest.

Toronto’s game at Chicago scheduled for Wednesday was postponed, as was Brooklyn’s game at Portland on Thursday.

No. 21 LSU wins 10th straight; defeats Texas Tech, 74-60

BATON ROUGE — The No. 21 LSU Women’s Basketball team won their 10th game in a row and improved to 11-1 as the Tigers defeated Texas Tech Tuesday afternoon, 74-60, in the squad’s final game in the West Palm Beach Invitational.

“It’s much more enjoyable to get on a long charter flight going back home after a win,” said Head Coach Kim Mulkey. “Merry Christmas to everyone. Thank goodness for all these LSU fans that showed up.”

Texas A&M won’t play in Gator Bowl

(AP) — No. 23 Texas A&M won’t play in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues and season-ending injuries, the team announced Wednesday.

“It is unfortunate, but we just don’t have enough scholarship players available to field a team,” Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said in a news release.

The Aggies (8-4) were scheduled to leave for Jacksonville on Sunday. The team did not provide any details on the COVID-19 issues or injuries on the team.

AP Sources: NFL discussed cancellations due to COVID-19

(AP) ‚ With a surge of COVID-19 cases threatening to disrupt the NFL season last week, the league discussed canceling games for the first time since the pandemic began.

In talks with the NFL Players Association, canceling games involving Washington, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Rams was considered because of coronavirus outbreaks on each team. Instead, the games were moved from the weekend to Monday and Tuesday.

Orange Juice Mint Mocktail

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2 cups Florida Orange Juice

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup water

ice cubes

1/2 cup carbonated water

2-3 mint leaves

In pitcher, stir orange juice, lemon juice and water.

Divide mocktail evenly among ice-filled glasses and top with carbonated water.

Garnish with mint leaves.

Orange Honey Glazed Carrots

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2 cups sliced carrots

1/4 cup Florida Orange Juice

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

fresh parsley, for garnish

fresh chives, for garnish

Steam carrots until tender.

In saucepan over medium heat, whisk orange juice, honey, corn starch, salt and ginger.

Cover, whisking constantly until sauce thickens.

Pour sauce over steamed carrots. Top with parsley and chives.

Central Waterworks District sees clean audit

WELSH — A state audit showed no major issues of noncompliance for Central Waterworks District in Welsh.

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLAO) issued a 32-page report completed by certified public accountants Gragson, Casiday and Guillory, LLP this week from an annual audit of the agency’s financial systems for the year ending June 30, 2021.

A Secret Ingredient for Winter Wellness

While winter rushes in with brisk breezes and chilly temperatures, staying indoors to avoid the weather shouldn’t mean forgoing healthy habits. One step toward wellness is maintaining nutritional value in meals from morning to night, even when comfort foods call your name.