July 2023

Elton reopens animal shelter

ELTON — Town officials recently announced its animal shelter is open for business after having to temporarily close its doors.

Bees: The powerful pollinators

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How to help the bee population

Police chief involved in single vehicle accident

WELSH — A singlevehicle accident was reported on Friday morning that involved two parish men.

JDN TO CLOSE TUESDAY FOR HOLIDAY

The Jennings Daily News office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 5.

Camp Coushatta comes to a close

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Throughout the month of June, residents from across the state gathered to learn more about the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. Tribal youth presented lessons on tomahawk and spear throwing, face painting, jewelry making, basket weaving, cooking, storytelling and even the showcasing of the tribe’s traditional Palmetto huts. Visitors were also able to taste fry bread, learn about the Koasati language and were treated to a demonstration of powwow-style dances performed in full regalia.

WELSH POWER OUTAGES PLANNED

WELSH — Officials with the Town of Welsh announced planned power outages scheduled for Wednesday, July 5.

William Dunham Smith, Jr.

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LAFAYETTE — William Dunham Smith, Jr., age 83, passed away at his home in Lafayette on Saturday, June 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, July 9, at Martin & Castille Funeral Home’s Southside location in Lafayette. The family will receive guests beginning at 1 p.m. and a memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Zach Sasser officiating.