February 2023

Wizards-Pistons postponed over travel issues amid ice storm

DETROIT (AP) — The NBA game between the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed because the Pistons were stranded in Dallas amid a winter storm.

Analysis: Tom Brady’s legacy goes beyond Super Bowl rings

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady had nothing left to prove.

8 Ways Students Can Build a Cultural Identity

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Owning companion animals helps with cognition in older adults

Ask the D octors Dear Doctors: I have shared my home with pets my whole life. I am now a 76- year- old widow, and my menagerie is down to two small dogs. I just saw on the news that pets keep you mentally sharp. Is that true? I’d like to be able to reassure my sons that my furry companions are a boon and not a burden.

Cooks sought for first annual Mardi Gras cook-off

WELSH — Top-notch chefs from Jeff Davis Parish are wanted to compete in a cooking contest that will determine who serves the best pot of gumbo around.

Report: JDP job growth remains strong

Parish unemployment figures released Tuesday show job growth in the parish remains strong.

Welsh business owner named to BBB board

LAKE CHARLES — A business owner in Welsh was recently named to serve on the board of directors for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southwest Louisiana.

Area club to host flea market

LACASSINE — An area civic organization is hosting an indoor flea market to benefit parish high school students.

Stratocumulus Wonder

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A beautiful morning display of stratocumulus clouds over Jennings. The clouds are indicators of a change in the weather and are usually present with a warm, cold or occluded front.