A Mass of Christian Burial service for Miss Barbara Ann Clement, 69, of Jennings will be held today, Friday, May 20, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating.
The advice to cultivate better relationships with our family is easy to overlook. We often take our family members for granted. Children often assume that their parents are under an obligation to help them, even when these children have long since entered adulthood. Parents can be equally guilty of taking their children for granted, and sibling rivalry can sometimes be the source of violent conflict. The story of Cain and Abel expresses deep truths about the dynamics within every family. Every family has its sources of tension and conflict, and even the closest families may have conflicts that produce deep divisions. The more time that we spend with people, the more likely they are to grate on us—and we on them—and for that reason alone it is important that family members exercise care and consideration in how they interact with each other. It is not for nothing that we refer to God as our father and Jesus as the son of God, making him our brother. The family and the relationships which are nurtured therein provide the basis and a template for every other relationship. Nurture those relationships and ensure that they reflect the divine love which is at the heart of every good family. – Christopher Simon
A local principal has overcome adversity with dedication to his pursuit of a lifetime of education, guidance and leadership in preparation for an upcoming merger of Jennings Elementary School (JES) and James Ward Elementary School (JWES).
LAKE ARTHUR — A local music group performs bi-monthly at the town’s park in an effort to keep the tradition of Cajun music alive for future generations.
Jeff Davis Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness recently announced that Jeff Davis Police Jury called for a parish wide burn ban. The ban was issued Wednesday and will continue until conditions become more favorable. Residents are encouraged to contact local fire departments with any questions.
Daughters wear fancy hats and dresses to enjoy sweet treats and drinks with their mothers at a tea party held at Save the Children Head Start. On Tuesday, May 17, the Head Start cafeteria served the girls and their moms tea, fruit kabobs, cookies, cakes and BBQ burgers for an event held annually by the school.
(The following story ran on page one in the Thursday, May 19 edition of Jennings Daily News, which is an online version only. In order to allow the graduates and their families to have access to the story in print, we are reprinting it in today’s edition.)
Graduating Jennings High School (JHS) Bulldogs gathered with friends and family Tuesday evening to celebrate the end of the Class of 2022’s high school careers at Jerry Simmons Stadium.
WELSH — Welsh High School (WHS) Class of 2022 celebrated commencement Wednesday night at Welsh Stadium, with 68 Greyhounds sent into the world to accomplish their dreams.
