February 2022

Club gun raffle to benefit athletic programs

The Jennings Quarterback Club has started selling tickets for a gun raffle that will award 30 guns to the winners selected in June.

Party on Parade

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Jennings Headstart children enjoyed a Mardi Gras parade around the block on Thursday, Feb. 24. Daily News photos by Jason Onellion

A legacy of unity

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A Jennings native recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of unity by her pursuit of equal rights and compassion for all.

Jennings Mardi Gras set for Saturday

One of the largest events for the City of Jennings, the annual Mardi Gras Festival and parade are taking place downtown Saturday.

Romano named member of LTLA class

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ALEXANDRIA — The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) recently introduced Jeff Davis Economic Development, Tourist Commission, Film Commission and Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Creed Romano as a member of the Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA) Class of 2022 at its annual meeting in Alexandria.

Ex-official: Space station ‘largely isolated’ from tensions

ATLANTA (AP) — Tensions in eastern Ukraine and heightened Western fears of a Russian invasion should not have a significant impact on the International Space Station or U.S.-Russia cooperation in space, the former head of the National Space Council told The Associated Press.

NBC’s scores are in: Record low Olympics ratings

NEW YORK (AP) — The final scores are in, and NBC is no doubt happy to put the Beijing Winter Olympics in the rear-view mirror.

MLB: Season will be shortened if no deal by end of Monday

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball said Wednesday that the 2022 season will be shortened if no labor agreement has been reached by the end of Monday.

Packers GM: ‘We’ll know here shortly’ on Rodgers’ decision

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says he’s not giving Aaron Rodgers any deadlines on when to decide on a possible return and he believes the four-time MVP will reach a resolution soon.

Timeline of NBA in 1990s as league celebrates 75th season

(AP) — A timeline of the National Basketball Association in the 1990s, including milestone moments around the world and in the league’s history as the NBA celebrates its 75th season: