January 2022

Thibodeaux to serve as ADA

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When Tori Thibodeaux left Jennings to study law, she always intended to come back. But she couldn’t have guessed she would be making history when she finally returned to her hometown.

SHOOTING UNDER INVESTIGATION

Authorities are investigating a shooting that took place early Monday, Jan. 17 and left one woman hospitalized.

Coleman making a difference in community

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Local Pastor, Jeff Davis Parish Schools Curriculum Supervisor and NAACP Chapter President Dr. Kieran Coleman is a pillar of his hometown community who leads through a service-oriented mindset.

Pancakes for Supper

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Dr. Richard McGregor (above) makes pancakes for the annual pancake supper. Jaqueline, Riley and Sarah Crochet (left) enjoy pancakes with Rev. Walter Parker. The fundraiser helps the church with expenses and youth activities. Daily News photos by Erin Hargrave

Tickets on sale for Welsh’s annual Mardi Gras ball

WELSH — Tickets are now on sale for Welsh’s annual Mardi Gras Ball.

Local family asks for help with final expenses

The family of a local man is asking the public for assistance with laying him to rest.

Hounds cruise past Red Devils, 61-35

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WELSH – The Welsh Greyhounds made quick work over district foe Port Barre Friday night by claiming a 61-35 victory at Greyhound Gymnasium. The Hounds cruised out to a 51-16 lead after the first half horn sounded, and took their foot off the gas in the third and fourth periods to earn the lopsided 61-35 win. Welsh placed three players in double figures in the victory, including Jode Janise, Damien Hebert and Jonavan Begnaud. The win moves the Hounds to 8-11 overall, 1-1 in district 6-2A play.

‘No end in sight:’ Texas abortion clinics dealt new setback

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ ban on most abortions is likely to stay in effect for the foreseeable future, opponents fighting the law said Monday night, after a federal appeals court ruled against sending the case back to only judge who has ever blocked the restrictions.

Sinema, Manchin slammed as Senate begins voting bill debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing stark criticism from civil rights leaders, senators return to Capitol Hill under intense pressure to change their rules and break a Republican filibuster that has hopelessly stalled voting legislation.

US plans $50B wildfire fight where forest, suburbia meet

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration plans to significantly expand efforts to stave off catastrophic wildfires that have torched areas of the U.S. West by more aggressively thinning forests around areas called “hotspots” where nature and neighborhoods collide.