March 2022

History of the Jaenke bridge

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The Jaenke bridge on La. 97 was originally built around 1901, and has been helping Jeff Davis Parish residents cross Bayou Nezpique for almost 120 years. The original structure was a drawbridge. PHOTOS: Jennings Carnegie Library

HATHAWAY WINS GAME FROM ELTON

JENNINGS DAILY TIMES RECORD

Editorial Ponderings

JENNINGS SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS

CIVIC LEAGUE REQUESTS YOU TO KEEP CLEAN

JENNINGS DAILY TIMES RECORD

Twenty Acadians picked to go to unveiling

JEFF DAVIS PARISH NEWS

Summer Reading program ready for kickoff

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WELSH — The Jeff Davis Parish Library system is hosting many activities during the summer to benefit residents of all ages.

JDP schools to hold pre-K roundup

The Jefferson Davis Ready Start Network for children ages six weeks to 4 years old is set to begin in April.

Making Memories

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Save the Children Head Start in Jennings recently held a “Mom and Me” barbecue. Victoria Vital (above) teaches her son, Bryson, 4, the finer points of flying a kite, while Jodi Thibodeaux (left) takes a break from morning activities with her son Dillan, 3. Daily News photos by Erin Hargrave

Agriculture specialists in demand

Projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate the need for agricultural and food scientists will grow by 9 percent between 2020 and 2030.

The very real benefits of wearing seat belts

The importance of wearing seat belts in vehicles has resonated with drivers and passengers across the globe.