January 2022

49ers, Packers hope to avoid more special team mishaps

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Coach Kyle Shanahan has a simple request for the San Francisco 49ers special teams units each week.

Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling about 200,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off.

Allen, Mahomes, Stafford star on wild-card weekend

(AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills pitched a near-perfect game in their playoff victory against the New England Patriots.

LOOK OUT BELOW!

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A Jennings man shares the story of a canine family tradition for a unique talent spanning several generations.

SFM receives grant for smoke alarms

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) recently announced its selection as a federal grant award recipient allowing the agency to obtain thousands of smoke alarms to increase home fire safety across the state.

Food Drive Continues

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Parishioners Tracy Hogan and Pam Bergeaux (left) gather food to distribute during the OLHC Catholic Charities food drive. Ron Bertrand (above, at left) helps Sydney Thomas load food into a car. Submitted photos

Mississippi city names street for blues artist Bobby Rush

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s capital is renaming one of its major streets for a Grammy-winning blues singer who lives in the city.

Nora Bell (LeDoux) Pickle

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Nora Bell (LeDoux) Pickle, 94, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother and friend, of Welsh, passed from this world Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.

Judge rejects new trial for Louisiana sheriff on sex charges

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A judge on Tuesday refused to overturn a former Louisiana sheriff’s conviction on sex abuse charges, but limited the amount of restitution prosecutors could seek from him.

Committee discusses bid changes for new school

Jeff Davis Parish School Board (JDSB) Finance Committee officials discussed the new Jennings Elementary School (JES) progress and changes to the bid Tuesday.