March 2022

Cassidy seeking DA seat in upcoming election

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Republican Elliott C. Cassidy announced he plans to run for Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney March 26.

Second-half surge sends Simsboro over Lacassine, 70-51

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LAKE CHARLES – Lacassine’s magical season came to a tough ending Monday night on the floor of the Burton Coliseum, as No. 1 Simsboro used a big second-half surge to take down the feisty Cardinals by a final of 70-51. Lacassine finished their season with a sparkling record of 32-7 overall, earned a district 6-B championship and advanced to Marsh Madness for the first time in 15 seasons. The Cardinals and head coach Micah Rasberry made huge strides in getting the proud Cardinal program back in the limelight of Class B basketball after struggling through a rebuilding phase. Rasberry discussed what this group of players has done in order to buy in to his culture and create the winning attitude they displayed all season.

Make your St. Patrick’s Day spread green with envy

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(Culinary.net) Freshen up your St. Patrick’s Day menu with easy, light sandwiches inspired by the traditional color of the festivities. These open-faced noshes can be perfect for lunch, snack time or even as an appetizer for gettogethers with friends and family.

Jester Joseph Daigle

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It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Jester Joseph Daigle passed away on March 7, 2022.

Shelton Ray Daniel

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Shelton Ray Daniel, 80, of Welsh, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his residence in Welsh.

Howard Lance Simon

Funeral arrangements for Howard Lance Simon, 65, will be announced by Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.

Shelton Ray Daniel

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Shelton Ray Daniel, 80, of Welsh passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his residence in Welsh.

Howard Lance Simon

Funeral arrangements for Howard Lance Simon, 65, will be announced by Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.

Bulldogs split weekend games in CHS tourney

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CROWLEY – After opening the Crowley High School Tournament with a 3-1 win over Welsh, the Jennings Bulldogs split a pair of contests over the weekend to finish the event with a 2-1 record. The Dogs hammered Westminster Christian Academy 15-2 on Friday evening, then dropped a tough one to Warren Easton out of New Orleans on Saturday by a final of 10-9. The Dogs ifted their overall mark to 3-5 on the season with the two wins, and will return home this week to host the Jennings High School Tournament Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Danny Reed Field. The Dogs will play Rayne, Southside High and New Iberia Senior High in the event.

Indians fall to No. 2 Delhi 71-58 in quarterfinals

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MANGHAM - The No. 7 Elton Indian boys basketball team traveled to Mangham Friday night to play the No. 2 Delhi Bears in the quarter finals of the playoffs. Playing in their first quarter final round since 2005, the Indians never trailed in the first half. Elton led 25-23 at halftime, but the Bears offense would outscore the Indians 48-33 in the 2nd half and take a 71-58 win.