March 2022

The responsibilities of freedom

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Russia’s attack on Ukraine seems to be something of a Rorschach Test for Americans who have the luxury of freely voicing opinions. A Republican candidate for the United States Senate asserted that she identifies more with the Christian values of Vladimir Putin than she does with the values of Joe Biden. Television hosts seem to say something similar. “Genius” is what our most recent former president said about the Russian leader’s machinations. These aren’t healthy human responses.

AUDUBON ZOO’S MANED WOLVES HAVE FOUR PUPS

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Near-threatened maned wolves brought to New Orleans to breed have done just that, and are rearing four puppies, the Audubon Zoo announced Thursday.

A life lived to the fullest

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Beloved friend, business mogul and tireless supporter of Jeff Davis Parish, Joel Philip Oustalet, 60, of Jennings, passed away Wednesday, March 2 after a battle with a lengthy illness due to complications from a heart surgery he underwent in December.

SB approves schoolsponsored proms

Jeff Davis Parish School Board (JDSB) recently issued the go-ahead for school sponsored proms to commence.

Remembering the Live Oak Hotel

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Live Oak Hotel in Lake Arthur was built in 1885 and demolished in 1934. It was a favorite stopover of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who enjoyed Southwest Louisiana. (Photo attributed to the Louisiana Digital Library)

Two local men arrested for drugs, burglary of residence

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LAKE ARTHUR – Two Lake Arthur men were arrested on drug and burglary charges after they allegedly broke into a residence.

Free tax prep available until April 18

There is still over a month left to receive free tax preparations for those that qualify.

HER CALLING

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HOUSTON, TEXAS — A Welsh native aspires to bring hope to domestic violence victims throughout the area and her hometown.

Broussard twirls no-hitter as Dogs top Hounds 3-1

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CROWLEY – Jennings senior pitcher Clay Broussard accomplished one of baseball’s rare feats on Thursday night when he strung together seven innings of no-hit baseball to help the Dogs defeat parish rival Welsh 3-1 at the Crowley High School Tournament. Broussard was able to ring up nine strikeouts over his seven frames, and allowed four free passes to Welsh hitters. Greyhound hurler Cale Navarre was pretty dominant himself, as he allowed just three runs to the Dogs and struck out five Jennings hitters in his complete game effort. With the win, Jennings improves to 2-4 on the season, while the Hounds fall to 3-3. Both teams were back in action on Friday and Saturday at Miller Stadium in Crowley for multiple contests.

CLAY BROUSSARD

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JENNINGS HIGH SCHOOL