November 2023

NO SUNDAY EDITION

Due to Veterans Day falling on Saturday, Nov. 11, the U.S. Postal Service will not be delivering mail. Therefore, there will not be a Sunday edition of the Jennings Daily News. However, a sports e-edition will be available at Jenningsdailysnews. net with the results of Friday night’s high school football games. Readers will have access to the online edition on Saturday morning.

Cpl. Matthew Richard Memorial Gumbo to honor veterans

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IOTA—The parents of the late Marine Corporal (Cpl.) Matthew Richard are holding their annual veterans gumbo to give the community a day to remember their son and honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.

JHS FFA competes on national level

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Local students recently attended an event which allowed them to compete against other students from across the country, as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Guidry's journey of service and sacrifice

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Veteran and Director of the Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) Veterans Cemetery Dwayne Guidry is the epitome of what it means to selflessly sacrifice for the freedom of this country and serve others with unwavering dedication.

Jesecca Creger

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Making a plan to serve

Patriotic Procession

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Residents and Veterans alike waved their flags and cheered as the parade to honor area Veterans commenced at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home on Thursday

Linda Mae Doise

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Linda was born and raised in Elton where she married the love of her life, Philip A. Doise. They were married for 60 years and had the most amazing love and life together.

Louisiana officials to reconsider regulations on redfish catch limits

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(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will reconsider regulations to halt the decline in the state’s iconic redfish population following a legislative oversight hearing on Tuesday.

Governor declares new prevention week

In recognition of the National Sleep Foundation’s (NSF) efforts, Gov. John Bel Edwards recently proclaimed the week of Nov. 5-11 Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (DDPW) in Louisiana.

Veterans parade planned for today

Residents wanting to honor those who bravely served the country will have an opportunity to do so today.