June 2022

Are we at risk?

Part Two: A principal’s devotion to safety

Meriam G. LeBlanc

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A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2022, in St. Paul Catholic Church in Elton for Meriam G. LeBlanc, 99, who passed away on June 15, 2022.

JES Emergency Procedures Explained

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Local emergency personnel discuss procedures for responding to emergency situations which may arise at the new Jennings Elementary School. Thursday morning, a group of police officers, first responders and members of the fire department were able to ask questions and talk during a tour of the facility led by Jennings Elementary Principal David Harper. Daily News photo by Jason Onellion

City passes curfew for minors

Minors in the City of Jennings will be required to stay off the streets during the late-night hours.

Passing the buck

Constitutional amendment propositions are typically placed on the ballot after being passed during the regular legislative session each spring.

SB approves insurance policies

Jeff Davis Parish School Board (JDSB) voted Thursday to accept several renewals on insurance policies for the new fiscal year despite the increase in premiums.

Kevin Louis Lavergne

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I, Kevin Louis Lavergne Lavergne, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile on October 17, 2011. My address is 21089

HEAT, STORMS CAUSE FISH KILLS IN SOUTH, CENTRAL LA.

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Heat and storms are contributing to “a rash of fish kills” in south and central Louisiana, and more are likely, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Thursday.

The pros and cons of term limits

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On March 21, 1947, the U.S. Congress passed the 22nd Amendment, which limited presidents to two terms in office.

Remembering a perfect game on Father’s Day

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On Father’s Day, 1964, Philadelphia Phillies’ right-hander Jim Bunning pitched a perfect game against the New York Mets in Shea Stadium.