April 2022

Consider the lilies: A symbol of springtime beauty

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Spring brings many beautiful flowers, but none more beautiful than the lily. Readily found this time of year and often used for celebrations and decorating in the spring, lilies are important to many cultures and mentioned often in literature. Just one look at these showy flowers and there is no denying why they are so loved.

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Janice Robinson Lopez

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Janice Robinson Lopez, 64, of Lafayette passed away at 2:52 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in a Lafayette hospital.

Embracing our French heritage

French culture is a big part of the history of our state, especially here in Southwest Louisiana.

Early retirement: Threat or menace?

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“But I’ll keep workin’/As long as my two hands are fit to use …” – Merle Haggard

The Democrats’ Bidenflation disaster

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The government says inflation rose 8.5 percent in March compared to last year — the the worst it has been in 40 years, since the bad old days of 1981.

Local family loses all in weekend blaze

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An area family is reaching out to the community after their home was destroyed by fire, along with everything they own.

Jennings man cited for cruelty to animals

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A Jennings man was cited after his labrador retriever was found to be in need of medical attention.

EPA gives update on shipyard cleanup

MERMENTAU — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the process of decontamination procedures for the SBA Shipyard Superfund Cleanup Site located in Mermentau.

A Bird’s Eye View

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Historic downtown Jennings boasts buildings over a century old, many of them dating back to the late 1800s, when the railroad first arrived and the city became a center for new development. Daily News photo by Jason Onellion