March 2022

Wake Up to a Wonderful Brunch

Perfect for any brunch occasion is a delicious dish that can be made a day in advance, simplifying your morning prep before guests arrive with growling stomachs.

TODAY IN HISTORY

1867 - Alaska Purchase: US buys Alaska from Russia for $7,200,000 ($109 million in 2018), roughly 2 cents an acre

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Calendar Guidelines Items for Community Calendar must be submitted during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. Events run in the order of their posted dates and ONLY AS SPACE ALLOWS. Events more than two weeks away may not run until closer to the event. Community Calendar is offered as a public service bulletin for Jeff Davis Parish community and non-profit events. Send entries to editor@jenningsdailynews.net. To publicize your event in a specific format on a specific day or date, call 337-824-3011 to speak to an advertising representative.

Local church to host Easter events

A local church is offering many opportunities for families to celebrate during the Easter season.

Bill would let grown adoptees get birth record

BATON ROUGE, (AP) — Adults adopted as children in Louisiana may soon be able to obtain their original birth certificates without having to go to court.

What’s new for 2022?

Home design trends come and go. The fleeting nature of such trends can make it hard for homeowners to commit to a particular style, especially if they want their home decor to stay as current as possible. Paint provides one way to stay current and refresh a home’s interior without investing in new furniture and home accessories. Paint trends change, but these colors are already making the rounds in 2022.

Love for the library

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Even with all the technological advancements in the world, there is nothing like a good book from your local library.

Beef, forage field days set for April 21, 28

BATON ROUGE, — The LSU AgCenter is sponsoring two field days for beef and forage producers that will include Master Farmer program updates in Alexandria and Bossier City.

Practice boating safety this summer

With the seasons changing and warmer weather becoming a daily occurrence, residents are dusting off their life jackets and gassing up their boats for fun afternoons on the many waterways Jeff Davis Parish has to offer. From the rich and diverse wildlife at the Lacassine Refuge to the beautiful views in Lake Arthur, the parish provides us with many ways to enjoy being out on the water.

Diamond Dogs rally in seventh to top Iowa, 12-7

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Trailing 5-3 heading into the final inning of their important 4-3A contest with the Iowa Yellow Jackets, the Jennings Bulldogs rallied to score nine runs in the top of the seventh inning to claim a 12-7 win. The game was played at Danny Reed Field because Iowa’s field has not yet finished repairs from damage due from Hurricane Laura. The two teams met in their second leg of district play Tuesday afternoon in Jennings again. With the win, Jennings improved to 6-11 overall, 1-2 in league play.