December 2021

Tight ends take center stage in College Football Playoff

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Too big to be covered by the fast guys and too fast to be covered by the big guys.

Record-setting receivers enjoy big Week 16 across NFL

(AP) — This season has been another banner year for wide receivers, with several hitting milestones in Week 16.

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Foundations connect to causes that matter

Louisianans give $2.1 billion to charity each year, representing 3.3 percent of annual household income. National statistics show 31 percent of total annual giving occurs in December.

COVID-19 testing sites available

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Louisiana Department of Health and Walgreens have partnered to provide COVID-19 testing by appointment only. These sites more than double the available seven-days-a-week testing locations for people to receive a test.

Local FFA members attend state competition

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Area Future Farmers of America (FFA) members recently competed in McNeese State University’s state Leadership Development Events (LDE).

Hall of Trees

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W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum’s celebrated Hall of Trees display can still be viewed by the public through Saturday, Jan. 15. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Call the museum at 337-821- 5532 for more information. Submitted photo

Catholic Charities to distribute food at parish sites

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Nearly 20 percent of parish residents fall below the poverty level with 15 percent battling food insecurity.

Mayor: Trash pickup uninterrupted

Jennings Mayor Henry Guinn would like to remind residents there will be no change to Republic’s trash pickup schedule for the New Year’s holiday.

Junior journalists

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A group of seventh-graders found a way to give students a voice of their own at school.