October 2022

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Chili Con Carne

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Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Servings: 8

Fall voter registration deadline approaching

The deadline to vote in the fall election is approaching and voters are asked to sign up before it’s too late.

State, parish continues to set unemployment records

Parish unemployment has continued to decrease over the past year as more Jeff Davis residents are getting back to work after the effects of the pandemic on employment.

Hunter´s Moon

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Sunday’s full moon is called the Hunter’s Moon, appearing large and orange-hued on the horizon around sunset.

Shipyard rebranded, reopened after several setbacks

AVONDALE (AP) — The former Avondale Shipyards, where thousands of people once worked to build warships for the U.S. Navy, has now been relaunched as a new manufacturing and trans-shipment hub called Avondale Global Gateway.

Charity lists October food distribution schedule

Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana will be distributing food this month to residents in need.

IHS announces 2022 Homecoming Court

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Iota High School (IHS) recently announced plans for homecoming week Oct. 10-14.

Hurricane Ian floods leave mess, insurance questions behind

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Christine Barrett was inside her family’s North Port home during Hurricane Ian when one of her children started yelling that water was coming up from the shower.