March 2023

Sensory-friendly events a growing trend

Individuals on the autism spectrum process sensory information in a different manner than their neurotypical peers.

Letter to the Editor

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Of children, a murdered policeman and parental influence

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M y father did not have a happy childhood.

Workplace stress affects mental health

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W ith one in five Americans reporting a mental illness, employers can reasonably assume that, even if not disclosed, employees living with mental illness are present in the workforce.

Lady Dogs stay perfect with 12-0 thrashing of Grand Lake

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Jennings moves to 7-0 with win

Spring is in the Air

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The beginning of track and field season is upon us and both Welsh and Jennings participated in a warm-up meet held at Iowa Hight School. Check future editions of Jennings Daily News for results of upcoming track meets

Peggy Martin rose named spring 2023 Louisiana Super Plant

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The LSU AgCenter is proud to announce its first Louisiana Super Plant selection for 2023, and it is none other than the Peggy Martin rose. Also known as the Katrina rose, most Louisiana residents know this rambling rose. If you’ve spotted the profuse, deep pink bloomers climbing on trellises or fences this spring, you’ve seen one of the most beautiful, easycare roses of the South.

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Local writer awarded by Welsh Rotary Club

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Past District Governor and Welsh Rotary Club (WRC) member Clarence Prudhomme (left) recently presented Jennings Daily News staff writer Erin Hargave the Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) on behalf of WRC. The recognition was established to acknowledge individuals who contribute, or have contributions made in their name like in Hargrave’s case, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Hargrave is the first non-rotarian or the immediate family of an active rotarian to receive the award.

Early days of JDP recounted in 1916 speech

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( EDITOR'S NOTE: Following is a series of articles giving the verbatim address of John H. Cooper, president of the Jeff Davis Police Jury, at the laying of the cornerstone of the parish courthouse on May 3, 1916. It is reproduced from the original found in a metal box inside the cornerstone and opened Wednesday by the present police jury. It should be noted that at the time the address was presented, this area had been officially settled only 35 years and many listening to the words had lived in Southwest Louisiana since the initial settlements had been built.)