February 2023

Local family celebrates legacy of 7-Up Bottling Company with former employees

Legacy is a strong word, but speaking to former employees of the 7-Up Bottling Company, there is an impression left that these men and women were affected in a positive way far beyond the simple expectations of a job.

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Walter Morgan (left) spent a good part of the afternoon on Saturday enjoying reminiscences with former employees of the 7-Up Bottling Company. The company was founded by Morgan’s father and, as an

Biden, Lula to put focus on democracy, climate during visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meet in Washington Friday, the leaders will share some awareness of what it’s like to walk in one another’s shoes.

Abortion pill could be pulled off market by Texas lawsuit

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas lawsuit with a key deadline this month could threaten the nationwide availability of medication abortion, which now accounts for the majority of abortions in the U.S.

Marines, bonded by kidney donation, now head to Super Bowl

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two former Marines bonded by a kidney donation and their love of football are now headed to the Super Bowl.

SEC DIVIDES $721.8M IN TOTAL REVENUE AMONG SCHOOLS

(AP) — The Southeastern Conference says it distributed an average of $49.9 million to its 14 member schools for the fiscal year that ended last August.

Reception honors highway namesakes

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State and local officials gathered Thursday afternoon in Jennings for a reception for the families of three law enforcement heroes who died before their time while serving the community and are being memorialized by having portions of roadways named in their honor.

Let the Good Times Roll

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Lacassine High School (LHS) student Dale Johnson (above, at right), 17, learns Cajun dance moves from Sue Smith during Jeff Davis Council on Aging’s Crew de Wise Mardi Gras Ball held at the Lacassine Community Center. Below, Ella Williams-Dartez (right) cuts a rug with L.J. Maynard.

Local woman remembers the love of her life

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Jennings residents Ervin and Gertis Bergeaux were married for 56 years when Ervin passed away in 2008. The couple built a family that has produced three children, six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and six-great greatgrandchildren to date. There life was not always easy but they both worked to build a life that they could enjoy with each other.