April 2022

Dad who lived in dorm convicted of abusing daughter’s pals

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who moved into his daughter’s college dorm and charmed her schoolmates with claims of influence and wisdom was convicted Wednesday of charges that he exploited the close-knit group, using threats and violence to enrich himself with millions of dollars as he ruined their lives.

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Quick and Easy Dishes for Dining Al Fresco

Warmer weather is often welcome for a variety of reasons and dining outdoors can help take that appreciation to the next level. Keeping ingredients lists short and prep time minimal also allows you to spend more time enjoying the sunshine and blue skies al fresco with the ones you love.

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New study suggests resistance training helps sleep

Dear Doctors: I sometimes have trouble sleeping. I’ve tried running, which helps with stress, but not with sleep. My husband says he just heard on the news that weightlifting is supposed to be good for sleep. Do you know if this is true?

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Blackie, Job, ice packs and broth

There was once a cat named Blackie whose cavalier, devilmay-care attitude toward Life endeared him to those who were graced by his presence. Blackie, with piercing green eyes, prowled on the wild side--disappearing for weeks at a time in the pursuit of felines of the opposite gender, we sup posed.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Calendar Guidelines Items for Community Calendar must be submitted during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. Events run in the order of their posted dates and ONLY AS SPACE ALLOWS. Events more than two weeks away may not run until closer to the event. Community Calendar is offered as a public service bulletin for Jeff Davis Parish community and nonprofit events. Send entries to editor@jenningsdailynews. net. To publicize your event in a specific format on a specific day or date, call 337-824-3011 to speak to an advertising representative.

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Report: Parish unemployment down over 2021

Parish unemployment figures released recently revealed February job growth in the parish was down from the same month last year.

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Welsh council approves increase in court costs

WELSH — The town council here renewed an increase in fees collected by criminal defense attorneys and the public defender’s office Tuesday.

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DUCKS IN A ROW

Two feathered friends enjoy a sunny afternoon by the pond at Louisiana Oil and Gas I-10 Park. Ducks are one of the many species of wildlife visitors can find at one of Jennings’ greatest treasures.