August 2022

Inflation weighs on back-to-school buying for many families

NEW YORK (AP) — To understand the impact of surging inflation on this year’s back-to-school spending, look no further than children’s rain boots with motifs like frogs and ladybugs made by Washington Shoe Co.

Some improvement in Louisiana standardized test scores

BATON ROUGE (AP) — A return to in-person learning is a factor in a small rebound in standardized test scores for Louisiana students, the state Education Department said Wednesday.

COA holds fan drive

A local organization that services the needs of elderly parish residents is seeking fans to help during the hottest time of the year.

'BEST OF THE BEST'

Article Image Alt Text

(Editor’s Note: This following is the third story of the five-part series, “Brothers Beyond the Perimeter,” which honors decorated Vietnam War heroes who graduated from Jennings High School (JHS). This installment of the series is on decorated Vietnam Ward hero Richard Dale Ingalls, JHS class of 1967. The story will run exactly as it was submitted over several print editions of Jennings Daily News. The project was undertaken by all former JHS students, led by John Semmes (class of 1965) and edited by Ken Roy and Marilyn Neeley Lewing (both class of 1966). The three also received assistance on this story from Rick Ingalls’ former commanding officer, First Lt. Bob Walker.)

Donations sought for trike-a-thon

A local woman is asking for donations in order to get a bicycle for participants in a trike-a-thon for charity.

US House Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, defying Beijing

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday night despite threats from Beijing of serious consequences, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China.

Montas to Yankees, Mancini to Astros ahead of trade deadline

NEW YORK (AP) — The trade market got busy ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, with the New York Yankees acquiring pitcher Frankie Montas from Oakland for four prospects.

Norman says Tiger Woods turned down $700-800M Saudi offer

(AP) —Tiger Woods turned down an offer that Greg Norman says was “somewhere in that neighborhood” of $700 million to $800 million to take part in the Saudifunded LIV Golf series.

Braves send postseason star Smith to Houston for RHP Odorizzi

ATLANTA (AP) — The World Series champion Atlanta Braves bolstered their starting staff ahead of the trade deadline Tuesday by giving up a reliever who played a big part in their 2021 title.

Art McNally set to become first NFL official in Hall of Fame

(AP) — Hall of Fame coach John Madden always believed that the busts of the football greats in Canton, Ohio, talked to each other every night once the building was empty.