May 2022

LDWF seeks cadets

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Law Enforcement Division is looking to hire up to 31 cadets for a Cadet Academy class slated to start in October in order to bolster the ranks of agents in the field.

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

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Construction is underway on a new oil derrick replica at I-10 park. The park’s historic landmark, commemorating the discovery of oil near Jennings in 1901, was toppled by the 70-plus mph winds of two backto-back Category 4 hurricanes in 2020. Submitted photos

Summer of Fun

Parish youth have no reason to be bored, as many organizations throughout the parish are planning activities geared towards keeping young minds active this summer.

SHOOT FOR A CURE

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WELSH/LACASSINE — In support of research geared towards finding a cure for a rare disease, a Lacassine couple is continuing to carry the torch for a Welsh woman with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), who started a benefit several years ago.

6 Tips for Planning a Sweet Graduation Celebration

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When years of hitting the books lead to a hard-earned diploma, there’s just one thing left to do: celebrate the graduate with something sweet. A graduation is a major life milestone that deserves plenty of recognition, and a graduation party is a perfect way to celebrate the occasion with family and friends.

Bill limiting transgender athletes in Louisiana advances

BATON ROUGE (AP) — A bill that would keep transgender women and girls in Louisiana from competing on college and K-12 women’s and girls’ athletic teams moved a step closer to passage Wednesday, despite opposition from Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Edwards getting 4th COVID-19 shot as storm season nears

BATON ROUGE(AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards encouraged state residents to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters as hurricane season approaches, saying at a Wednesday afternoon news conference that he was about to get his second booster — his fourth COVID-19 shot overall.

Feds: fentanyl sold as heroin; buyer ran into police station

ALEXANDRIA (AP) — A Louisiana man who sold fentanyl as heroin was sentenced Tuesday to 22.5 years in prison, federal prosecutors said.

House passes enticement to draw some teachers back to class

BATON ROUGE (AP) — The House has passed legislation aimed at drawing some retired teachers back to the classroom by increasing the money they can earn without reducing their retirement benefit.

Junious Handy

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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Junious Handy, 100, of Jennings announces that he peacefully transitioned to everlasting rest on May 2, 2022.