December 2021

Lady Hornets move to 11-1 with 73-52 win

MANSURA – The Hathaway Lady Hornets went on the road to Central Louisiana Monday night and earned a hard fought win over the Avoyelles Public Charter Lady Vikings by a final of 73-52. The Lady Hornets blew open a close game with a dominant second half, and rode the big scoring nights of Chloey Guidry and Lamiah Sanchez to claim the win. Chloey Guidry led all scorers with 25 points, while Sanchez dumped in 22 of her own. Hathaway connected on 11 3-point buckets in moving their impressive record to 11-1 in the early season.

More participation needed for parish survey

All parish residents are being asked to help create a strategic plan for the future of Jeff Davis Parish.

Preserving a Way of Life

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A Jennings native was named Photographer of the Year by the Livestock Publications Council (LCP). The Kansas based organization serves the livestock communication industry internationally and its members include livestock publications, allied industry services and students.

Mental Health Workshop

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Jeff Davis Parish 4-Hers participated in a Mental Health workshop recently where they made stress balls and positive bracelets to donate to Jeff Davis Communities Against Domestic Abuse (CADA).

REMEMBERING RYAN

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IOTA — Every year, an organ donor from each state is chosen to be honored on the Donate Life float in the Pasadena, Calif., Rose Parade.

Public hearing for DOTD Road Show set for Dec. 7

Jeff Davis Parish residents are being asked to attend a public meeting next week for the purpose of reviewing highway construction priorities for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Beware of dog(s)

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Once upon a time, there was a dog named Bette. She came to us as an adorable bundle of blonde fur—abandoned at the dump by despicable people who will someday burn in hell.

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French ambassador to honor Plessy during La. visit

LAFAYETTE (AP) — France’s ambassador to the U.S. plans to attend a ceremony honoring Homer Plessy during a visit to Louisiana to strengthen longstanding ties between his country and the state.