February 2022

Colin F. ‘Frank’ Fake

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Colonel Colin Francis “Frank” Fake, 86, of Jennings passed from this life Feb. 6, 2022.

ULL: COVID down, classes moving back to classrooms

LAFAYETTE (AP) — A Louisiana university says its rate of positive COVID-19 tests is going down, and classes will begin moving back from online to classrooms on Monday.

New Orleans council to resume in-person meetings

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans City Council has been holding its meetings online since early December, but that’s about to change.

Teen suspected in carjackings charged in killing of boy

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A teenager suspected in recent carjackings that occurred in New Orleans has been charged with murder in the killing of a sixth-grade boy earlier this year.

Charity seeks food donations

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A local charitable organization is asking for public assistance to restock its warehouse to further aid those in need throughout the year.

Welsh Rotary Club welcomes new members

WELSH – Members of the Rotary Club of Welsh recently met to welcome new members and recognize established members in their organization.

Weekend fire destroys Jennings residence

On Saturday evening, Jennings Fire Department (JFD) responded to a call where a home was fully engulfed in flames.

Weaving Hearts

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Children at the Elton Library prepare for the feast of St. Valentine this month by creating weaving hearts. Valentine’s Day originated as a Christian feast day honoring early Christian martyrs and through later folk traditions has become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world. Submitted photo

Free tax prep now available by drop off

United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s (UWSL) 211 system is working with Louisiana Department of Health to Connect Individuals with help to offer free tax preparation in-person and most recently by drop off at a location in each parish they serve.

NFL concerned about concussions, injuries on special teams

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL is taking a hard look at special teams, which had a disproportionate number of injuries this season.