March 2023

Healthy Habits for Your Home

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FAMILY FEATURES

State entities team up to honor Vietnam veterans

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) partnered with East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Veterans Affairs to hold an event honoring Vietnam veterans.

City council to mull new economic development district

Tonight the Jennings City Council will convene at City Hall in the City Council chambers in order to discuss a number of issues, including the creation of a new economic development district.

BBB releases info, tips about area scams

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) recently released a report about the biggest scams affecting the region and ways to avoid falling for them.

MOCK CRASH

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MOCK CRASH

Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the state

TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — Less than a year after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, an expected GOP presidential contender, signed a ban on abortions after the 15-week mark of pregnancy, he’s showing support for an even stricter ban introduced this week by state lawmakers. His position could have implications on the availability of abortion not only in Florida but across the South – and also figure into the 2024 presidential race.

Knights recognize CYLA winner

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During the February meeting of Knights of Columbus (KC) Council 2012 fromOurLadyHelpofChristians(OLHC) Parish in Jennings, Emily Andrepont, a senior at Jennings High School (JHS), was recognized as the Council’s 20222023 Catholic Youth Leadership Award winner.

Muddling of gender distinctions has found previously sacred ground

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I n the last few years, it has become common to see people put their pronouns in their email sign-offs, and to hear the phrase “gender fluid.”

Does St. Patrick’s Day have a future?

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I am definitely a product of the great American melting pot, but on both sides of the family, a Scots-Irish ancestry is prominent.

Making a difference

Tony Robbins says as human beings, we have the innate need to contribute to those around us. Whether it comes in the form of something small like being there for a friend or something massive like contributing financially to a worthwhile cause, we realize the importance of giving back to society.