August 2023

Parish again under burn ban

Due to extremely dry conditions and excessively high temperatures, a parish- wide burn ban has been issued by parish officials for the second time this summer.

Supreme Court reinstates regulation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is reinstating a regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers.

LA playground equipment expected late fall

LAKE ARTHUR — Residents here will have to wait a little longer before the installation of new park equipment.

Falling into Fall vegetable planting season

With fall equinox in late September, the blazing hot days of summer are going to be cooling off before too long. With the change of season, it is time to start planting fall vegetable crops. Vegetable gardens can vary in size from a few small containers to large gardens, depending on the needs of the gardener.

Easy hacks to live a more sustainable lifestyle

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(StatePoint) Ninety percent of Americans want to live more sustainably, but only 11% consistently do. Why? Research from Procter & Gamble conducted in 2023 found that Americans think sustainable habits at home are too difficult (82%), too expensive (89%) and sacrifice product performance (73%).

The Elton High School Indians are preparing for a battle on the gridiron

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The Elton High School Indians are preparing for a battle on the gridiron during this year’s football season. The school’s first regular season game is Friday, Sept. 1 against the Pickering High School Red Devils on Elton’s home turf.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Calendar Guidelines Items for Community Calendar must be submitted during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. Events run in the order of their posted dates and ONLY AS SPACE ALLOWS. Events more than two weeks away may not run until closer to the event. Community Calendar is offered as a public service bulletin for Jeff Davis Parish community and non-profit events. Send entries to editor@jenningsdailynews.net. To publicize your event in a specific format on a specific day or date, call 337-824-3011 to speak to an advertising representative.

GETTING TO THE GUT OF IT

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Dietitian-approved tips for overall wellness

Genealogy group to hold DNA presentation

A group of parish residents who discovered a passion for learning more about family history is holding its monthly meeting.

PREVENTION IN THE PARK

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PREVENTION IN THE PARK