January 2022

Donald Luke Broussard

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A gathering of family and friends to honor the life of Donald Luke Broussard will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m. A Rosary, recited by Stephanie and Charles Breaux, will be held at 10 a.m., with graveside services to immediately follow in Hanks Cemetery.

A Gentle Touch

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“After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.”

JDP reporting increase in COVID cases

Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) is once again reporting high COVID-19 numbers after Louisiana breaks new case records for the fourth time since Dec. 30, 2021.

PJ elects president, website to launch later this year

Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury President Steve Eastman was re-elected Wednesday to a second year at the helm.

Blood drive extended

A blood drive for a local businessman and philanthropist received more community support than expected.

BEHIND THE SCENES

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Deputy Lakyn Taber (above), 25, has worked with Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office for four years, first as a jailer before transferring to dispatch six months ago.

Sylvie rules the roost

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The feline Sylvie Carnegie has been a fixture at the Jennings Carnegie Library for longer than some of its staff.

Tigers, Lady Tigers fall in non-district contests

LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur boys’ and girls’ basketball teams hosted a pair of Class 5A teams from Lake Charles Tuesday night in “Nookie “ Moore Gymnasium.

Cardinals open 6-B play with triumph over ESA

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CADE – The Lacassine Cardinals haven’t tasted defeat in over a month on the hardwood, and they kept that streak going on their first night of district 6-B play. The Cardinals made the lengthy trip to Episcopal School of Acadiana (ESA) worth they’re while by toppling the Falcons by a final of 64-54. The win propelled the Cardinals’ sparkling record out to 21-5, 1-0 in district action. The Falcons dropped to 15-6 overall with the loss. Lacassine was back in action on Thursday night when they traveled right down the road to Bell City for another 6-B showdown.

Guidry goes off for Lady Hornets

OPELOUSAS – The No. 1 Hathaway Lady Hornets saw a youth movement occur in their district opening slaughter of J.S Clark Leadership Academy on Tuesday night. Eighth grader Sienna Guidry poured in a game-high 30 points on an eye-popping eight 3-pointers, while seventh grader Ali Crader piled up 18 tallies in the win. Hathaway defeated No. 11 J.S. Clark by a final of 93-52 to move their dazzling record to 22-3 overall, and regained their No. 1 ranking over Fairview with the win. The Lady Hornets, playing without senior Chloey Guidry, placed four players in double figures in the blowout win.