October 2022

Tick vat to be built at Welsh immediately

Permits granted to care of cattle from this section to New Orleans

Grand jury says rice buyers in conspiracy

JENNINGS DAILY TIMES RECORD Oct. 16, 1914 The Grand Jury of Jefferson Davis Parish is endeavoring to put a stop to the practice among the rice buyers of agreeing on a fixed price for rice, permitting one of the buyers to make the purchase, and then dividing the rice after the sale is made.

Halloween events set for parish

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With the spooky season upon Jeff Davis Parish, there are plenty of opportunities for guys and ghouls to enjoy some Halloween fun.

62 trucks await until 2 a.m. to unload rice

THE JENNINGS DAILY NEWS

Aug. 24, 1950

The Jeff Davis rice harvest is gradually reaching a peak, and as a result many of the facilities for drying and milling the grain are working at top speed and on 24-hour basis.

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Annual war to take place in LA tonight

Hounds aiming to keep perfect record in place

As If

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“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.”

Outgoing Rice Fest queen talks legacy, past year

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CROWLEY — A Lacassine High School graduate and the 2021 International Rice Festival (IRF) Queen discusses what it meant to carry on her family’s legacy and how hard it is going to be to hand over the title tomorrow as her year-long reign comes to an end.

Domestic violence rally to be held next Saturday

WELSH — A Welsh native who runs a nonprofit that supports victims of domestic abuse is holding a rally to bring hope to the community of Welsh.

42nd annual Jennings Alive set for Oct. 29

The Jennings Alive Arts and Crafts Festival is set to entertain area residents for its 42nd year, but time to register as a vendor is quickly running out.