April 2022

Do you hate parking lots?

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The concept of “parking” loses most of its mystique as you get past the giddy days of a freshly minted driver’s license and shoulder the responsibilities of adulthood.

Dreaded mask mandate makes a comeback

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Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney has issued another edict. As of Monday, everyone who wanders into a public indoor space in the city must wear a mask. Or to put it in Biblical terms, So Let It Be Fastened, So Let It Be Worn.

Celebrating Cajun Country

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Here at the Jennings Daily News, we have the chance to become tourists in our own backyard every day.

Give the gift of life this month

Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood.

Back to Class

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This is a 1980 ad from K&B, which was located on Shankland Avenue in Jennings where Hibbett Sports is today.

School Tots To Be Charged 5 cents For Hot Lunches

School children will have to pay five cents for their lunch this year. Last year it was served free in the parish.

Arrival of CODOFIL teachers set

Two French-speaking teachers will be coming to Jeff Davis Parish later this month to take part in the initiation of a parish-wide CODOFIL program.

West End Elementary gets Internet access

When West End Elementary Principal Albay Hanks sits back in his office, he can't help but smile. The large grin on his face means school is just around the corner.

Bergeauxs named Family of the Month

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During the April meeting of Knights of Columbus (KC) Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings, Grand Knight Toni Benoit (on left) presented the Council’s Family of the Month award for March 2022 to the family of Wayne and Pam Bergeaux.

Pellerin named Knight of the Month

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During the April meeting of Knights of Columbus (KC) Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings Grand Knight Toni Benoit (right) presented the Council’s Knight of the Month Award for April to Father Keith Pellerin (on left). Keith is a Fourth Degree Knight who has been an active member of the KC’s since Aug. 16, 1999.