January 2022

Randolph leads Florida A&M over Grambling St. 75-66

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — MJ Randolph had 24 points as Florida A&M snapped its seven-game losing streak, getting past Grambling State 75-66 on Monday night.

Ingram’s three late 3s lift Pelicans past Timberwolves 128-125

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram threw both arms above his head, extending three fingers on each hand and smiling triumphantly as his Pelicans teammates and fans celebrated wildly.

City of Jennings receives clean audit

The City of Jennings is moving forward with healthy finances after a recent audit of its financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2021.

SWEAT EQUITY

Schools are seeing great results by hiring physical education teachers for Jeff Davis Parish schools.

The birth of WELSH

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WELSH – Five photographs of the historic Town of Welsh offer a unique glimpse into the town’s earliest years.

Donations Needed

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Lenor Cox, of Jennings, donates blood in support of local businessman Joel Oustalet. Anyone who was unable to attend the recent blood drive will have a second chance to donate from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Bubba Oustalet Chevrolet, located at 819 North Main Street. Daily News photo by Erin Hargrave

FSBA honor band clinic canceled due to COVID-19

Eight Jennings High School (JHS) band students recently had their dreams of performing with Four State Bandmaster’s (FSBA) honor band dashed.

Fresh, Healthy Family Meals

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Chef Nate Appleman knows how important it is to serve healthy meals to your family — ones they actually want to eat. Before having his first child, he transformed his eating and exercise habits and lost 85 pounds to get on a healthier path.

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Shreveport opens applications for guaranteed income program

SHREVEPORT (AP) — A northwest Louisiana city has begun taking applications for a one-year program offering $660 a month to 110 unwed parents with low incomes.