June 2023

Tigers force CWS 'if necessary' game vs. Wake Forest, 5-2

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OMAHA, Neb. – LSU designated hitter Cade Beloso launched a goahead three-run homer in the bottom of the third inning to lift the Tigers to a 5-2 victory over No. 1 national seed Wake Forest Wednesday night at Charles Schwab Field.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Coushatta heritage exhibit now on view at ZAM

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The Zigler Art Museum (ZAM), which houses works of art from throughout the world, has been a jewel in Jennings, as well as Jeff Davis Parish, since 1970. Another shining aspect of the parish that makes this area very special is the rich history and culture that can be found at the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, located north of Elton.

Man on bike hit by car

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Local police officers recently responded to reports of a person being hit by a moving vehicle.

Blaze damages Hathaway home

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A mobile home in Hathaway was severely damaged in a fire earlier this week.

Library board receives update on project

WELSH — The Jeff Davis Parish Library Board of Control recently met to discuss various topics, including a planned project to expand the McBurney Memorial Library in Welsh.

JPD investigating fifth shooting

Jennings Police Department (JPD) officers responded to yet another shooting in the city Wednesday evening.

Tips to avoid bug bites this summer

(StatePoint) Bug bites are not just a nuisance, they can cause discomfort and even pose health risks for some.

US Coast Guard bringing in more ships, vessels to search for lost Titanic tourist submersible

(AP) — Rescuers on Wednesday rushed more ships and vessels to the area where a submersible disappeared on its way to the Titanic wreckage site, hoping underwater sounds they detected for a second straight day might help narrow their search in an increasingly urgent mission.

Paris police look at gas leak as possible cause of explosion and fire

PARIS (AP) — A strong explosion rocked a building in Paris' Left Bank on Wednesday, injuring at least 24 people, igniting a fire that sent smoke soaring over the French capital's monuments and prompting an evacuation of other properties, authorities said. Police were investigating suspicions that a gas leak caused the blast.