November 2022

Reclaiming civic respect

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A mong the most shameful events of the midterm election season this year has been the rumor-mongering and conspiracy-theorizing about what lurid things could have led to the attack on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s husband. A man was attacked in his home, by someone who wanted to attack his wife.

JHS Players Honored

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The Jennings Lady Bulldogs recognized their senior players for Senior Night. The Lady Dogs wrapped up their season at home on Oct. 25.

Elton Seniors Recognized

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The Elton Indians recognized their senior football players and cheerleaders for senior night held before the last district game of the season last Friday night.

COA to host social event for senior citizens

A local organization that services the needs of the elderly in the parish is teaming up with other agencies to provide an opportunity for seniors to discuss the upcoming holiday season.

PJ approves health unit roof bid

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During a recent Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury meeting, jurors discussed appropriate action in connection with the low bid for the JDP Health Unit roof replacement.

LDOE creates program to pay for reading tutors

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) recently announced the launch of a new program that will provide families throughout the state, including Jeff Davis Parish, with $1,000 tutoring vouchers to assist children with learning to read.

Ruthie Mae Johnson

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Celebration of Life services for Ruthie Mae Johnson, 74, of Jennings will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in the church chapel at Semien-Lewis Mortuary, located at 819 N. State Street in Jennings, with Minister Betty Etienne officiating. Visiting will be held from 9-11 a.m. in the chapel.

Valerie Lynn Rink

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The family and friends of Valerie Lynn Rink are mourning the loss of their mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who was called from this life on Nov. 7, 2022, at the age of 71.

Shirley A. Carey

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Another beautiful rose was called home from our family’s rose garden on Nov. 5, 2022, from The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Lafayette to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Marlene A. Royer

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Funeral services for Marlene A. Royer, 71, of Jennings, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Rev. Susil Fernando officiating. Visitation will begin Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, from 3:30-8 p.m. in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel, with a Cursillo Rosary recited at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume Saturday from 8 a.m. until the 9:30 a.m. departure for the church.