September 2022

Foo Facts Week 2: Jennings v. Eunice

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Foo Fact of the Game: A more experienced Eunice team dominated Jennings from start to finish in their 39-14 win. The Bobcats had 442 total yards while the Dogs had only 197 total yards.

Tigers pull away to top Mamou in second half, 32-14

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MAMOU – The Lake Arthur Tigers shook off a rough start Friday night, and used a huge second half to pull away from the Mamou Green Demons by a final of 32-14 on the Cajun Prairie. The Tigers trailed 14-9 going into the intermission, but rallied back for 23 unanswered points in the second half to claim their first victory of the season. The Tigers will now return home to face Jeanerette in their annual Homecoming contest to be held at Jack Doland Stadium Friday night at 7 p.m.

Hounds dismantle Rams, 29-12 to move to 1-0

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WESTLAKE — The Welsh Greyhounds unveiled a stifling defense and a balanced offense here Friday night, as they took down the Westlake Rams by a 29-12 score in a non-district clash. The contest was the first of the year for the Hounds, while the Rams drop to 1-1 with the loss. The Greyhound defense limited a potent Westlake offense to just 53 yards rushing and an even 100 yards through the air.

Indians make it two in a row with thrashing of Gators

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ELTON – Coming off last week’s big win which put an end to the program’s 21-game losing streak, the Elton High Indians have no intentions of slowing down. With the curse broken, they intend to show everyone how a football program can bounce back after the hardships they have faced the last three years. The Indians blasted the Gators by a final of 49-6 in their home opener.

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Exactly a year ago, the husband and I threw caution to the wind and admitted that, after a thousand years of raising children, we had earned the right to be irresponsible. Some people spend their lives being irresponsible; it was our first brush with rebellion.

Parish library offers free pass to state museum

The parish library system is offering free day passes for families to visit a U.S. Navy ship turned museum in the state.

Elton PD gains health coverage

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ELTON — Between the transition from the old town administration to preparations for the upcoming election in November, the town clerk has handed in her resignation, leaving the town searching for a replacement before elections take place.

4-H Blazers Club open to homeschoolers

While enrollment is taking place for Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) 4-H programs, homeschooled students and kids at large have the opportunity to join the organization to become 4-H Blazers.

BBBS seeks volunteers for Foster Grandparent program

A national mentoring organization is in need of responsible senior citizens who are willing to donate their time throughout the school year to make a difference in the lives of area youth.