October 2023

Unclaimed property announced

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Treasury recently announced the publication of 80,567 names of unclaimed property owners in local newspapers across the state. This initiative aims to reconnect residents with money received by the Treasury in the past year.

LDOE receives special services grant

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) was awarded $10 million to improve career opportunities for students with disabilities. Louisiana is one of 20 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Pathways to Partnerships.

Legislative task force examining police pursuits

(The Center Square) – The death of two teens as a result of a high-speed police chase in December has spawned an effort to look at ways to prevent a similar tragedy from happening again.

Taking care of our feathered friends

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Gardeners are stewards of all things natural. When we garden and use environmentally friendly practices, we promote biodiversity, conserve resources and minimize harm to the Earth. We also can provide ecosystem services in our gardens.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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 337-8243011 to speak to an advertising representative.

Why advocates are urging for more protections for oceans

(StatePoint) A new report has found that expanded industrial fishing, ocean warming, acidification and pollution are having severe impacts on the health of the oceans and, in turn, the health of the planet. Oceans regulate our climate, and make life possible for humanity on this planet.

FOO FACTS: Week Five

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Foo Fact of the Game: The Iota at Jennings game lived up to its name as the Dog Fight.

Kielbasa and Veggie Kebabs

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Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4

Chile Bacon Straws

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 6 slices Coleman Natural Hickory Smoked Bacon 6 wooden skewers 1 teaspoon Mexican spice blend prepared Bloody Marys Preheat oven to 400 F. Wrap one bacon slice diagonally around each skewer, making sure to overlap edges of bacon so there are no gaps. Don’t wrap too tightly or it will be difficult to remove skewers; try to ensure each end of bacon ends up on same side of skewer.

ELEVATE YOUR TAILGATE with Easy-to-make Recipes

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(Family Features) Concoct a winning game plan, gather the parking lot games and call the biggest fans you know - it’s tailgating season. This year, before you root on your favorite team, make sure your pregame party matches the intensity of the fourth quarter with recipes that really fire up the crowd.