December 2021

AP seeks answers from US government on tracking of journalists

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press sought answers Monday from the Department of Homeland Security on its use of sensitive government databases for tracking international terrorists to investigate as many as 20 American journalists, including an acclaimed AP reporter.

Biden to tour tornado damage on Wednesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that he will travel to Kentucky on Wednesday to view damage from last week’s devastating tornadoes that killed at dozens of people and displaced thousands more.

La. blood banks aim to boost supply amid disasters

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — Louisiana blood banks are sponsoring a series of donation efforts in coming days to bolster blood supplies following natural disasters in the state as well as tornadoes that devastated communities in several others.

The Blood Center is encouraging Louisiana residents to donate blood to the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps, WDSU-TV reported.

Supplies will be sent to Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois and Tennessee — states that faced damage from powerful tornadoes over the weekend.

Lady Hornets CC team earns Class B state runner-up

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The Hathaway Lady Hornets were able to capture a state runner-up crown at the LHSAA Cross Country meet held at Northwestern State University in late November. The team consisted of senior Brea-Baca White, sophomores Chaylee Beard, Madison Suire and Emma Broussard and eighth-graders Sienna Guidry, Ali Crader, Kaitlyn Sawyer and Avery Thibodeaux. Hathaway had three individuals finish in the Top-10, with Sawyer earning second place with a time of 20:17.2, Suire finished third with a mark of 20:22.9 and Baca-White nabbed ninth with a time of 21.27.7.

Lady Dogs rally over LA, 48-35

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After a slow 1st half start, the Jennings Lady Bulldogs came alive to defeat the Lake Arthur Lady Tigers 48-35 Friday night in the Lake Arthur Tournament.

Lake Arthur led 24-17 at half, but then Jennings would outscore Lake Arthur 31-11 in the second half to get their win over the defending Class 2A State Champions.

Lake Arthur took a 3-0 lead with a Hailey Broussard trey and took a 5-2 lead with a Kali Hornsby free throw. Jennings would tie the game at 5 with an Anna Trahan trey at the 5:00 minute mark.

No. 25 LSU women defeat Texas Southern 96-55

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Faustine Aifuwa scored 14 points, Khayla Painter added 13 and No. 24 LSU coasted to a 96-55 win over Texas Southern on Sunday.

It marked the first win for LSU (7-1), which won its sixth straight, as a ranked team in the Kim Mulkey era and followed the Tigers’ first win over a ranked team. LSU beat No. 14 Iowa State 69-60 last time out.

Texas Southern (0-6) kept pace in the first quarter, trailing 18-16 but LSU scored the first 11 points of the second quarter and outscored the visiting Tigers 31-8 for a 49-24 halftime lead.

SB to address roofing issues, nominations

Jeff Davis Parish School Board (JDSB) will readdress roofing issues at schools throughout the parish and hold nominations for president and vice president school board positions.

JDSB Superintendent Kirk Credeur will present a multi-phased roofing plan at today’s December school board finance committee meeting at 5 p.m.

The roofs will be fixed in order of the severity of deterioration, with significant damage being top priority.

Parish teachers attend second Super Hero Tech Day

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Teachers in Jeff Davis Parish had the opportunity recently to learn about cutting-edge technology, bringing back what they learned to teachers and students in their own schools.

Jeff Davis Parish Technology Center (JDTC) recently held its Super Hero Technology Day for teacher representatives from local schools on the latest advancements in the classroom.

JDTC Technical Coordinator Laurie Duhon and Curriculum Technical Assistant Rachel Simon held the second of four workshops this school year to help teachers from the parish implement the latest technology in their schools.

Get Out and Fish!

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Looking for something to do with the family during winter break? There is a way to get outside, unwind and spend time with family and friends right here in Jeff Davis Parish.

The Louisiana Oil and Gas Park, located just north of I-10 in Jennings, is one of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ (LDWF) 17 sites participating in the Get Out and Fish! community fishing program. LDWF stocks Get Out and Fish! ponds with adult-size channel catfish in the spring and fall and rainbow trout in the winter.

'Tis the season

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This weekend, residents from around the parish and beyond celebrated the holiday season with parades and activities for the whole family, including festivities in Welsh, Lake Arthur and at the Coushatta Reservation.