May 2022

Cortes takes no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rangers 1-0

NEW YORK (AP) — Nestor Cortes may be the least-heralded top starting pitcher in the major leagues.

Suns’ Williams voted NBA Coach of the Year after 64 wins

PHOENIX (AP) — Monty Williams now has the honor that his Phoenix Suns players have been clamoring that he receive for two years: NBA’s Coach of the Year.

Patriots sign eight undrafted rookies ahead of off-season program

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots again added to their growing pipeline of former Alabama players, including defensive lineman LaBryan Ray among eight players signed Monday as undrafted free agents.

JPD addresses oustanding warrants

On Thursday, April 5, the Jennings Police Department (JPD) officers experienced a busy day of bringing in lawbreakers in an attempt to reduce the backlog of warrants now that most COVID restrictions have been lifted.

Helping Hand

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Lake Arthur High School Basketball player Vivian Sketoe,16, assists L.J. Menard with his crawfish. Sketoe, along with other members of the team, were on hand to serve the senior citizens. See page 3 for more photos from the event. Daily News photo by Erin Hargrave

Local group awards student teacher

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WELSH — A local educators organization recently awarded a grant to a Welsh Elementary School student-teacher for her decision to pursue a career in education.

DOTD announces closures

An area bridge will be closed and traffic will be diverted in order to allow much needed repair work.

Parish schools prepare for commencement

This week, schools around the parish will bid farewell to the Class of 2022, as graduation ceremonies kick off this week.

A STOP ALONG THE TRAIL

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A Sulphur family says Jennings is one of their favorite stops on their horse riding competition trail.

Put Sustainability on the Family Menu

Cooking delicious family meals is surely the focus of many home chefs, from quick dishes on busy weeknights to homestyle favorites on the weekend. Equally important, however, is dishing up foods and ingredients you can feel good about serving to your loved ones.