December 2023

Giants and Saints meet in a high-stakes matchup with compelling QB subplots

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The dichotomy between the quarterback situations of the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints is as stark as it is unusual.

Strand Theatre will open at 3 p.m. Saturday this week

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JENNINGS DAILY TIMES Oct. 2, 1919 The new, complete and beautiful Strand Theatre will open its doors to the public Saturday this week at 3 o'clock.

TWINKLE, TWINKLE christmas lights

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Residents throughout Jennings have decked their halls for everyone to enjoy this Christmas season. Many homes in the area have beautiful holiday yard displays to view.

Pecan Snack Mix with Cranberries and Chocolate

Recipe courtesy of Jess Larson and the American Pecan Promotion Board Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes, plus 10 minutes cooling time

JDPJ, water district move forward with water project

LACASSINE — The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury (JDPJ) recently approved a revised agreement to contribute funds for a project that should improve water pressure in the Lacassine area.

School board approves project bid

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A project which will give Jennings High School’s (JHS) stadium a fresh face and much-needed updates is moving forward after school officials accepted bids.

Last chance to catch little CHIPS on stage

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There is still time to catch Chip Off the Old Block (CHIPS) littles group’s Christmas production of “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol” by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus.

BIG PAY RAISE FOR TROOPS IN DEFENSE BILL SENT TO BIDEN. CONSERVATIVES STYMIED ON CULTURAL ISSUES

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed a defense policy bill that authorizes the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades. Supporters overcame objections from some conservatives concerned it didn’t do enough on cultural issues, such as restricting the Pentagon’s diversity initiatives and gender-affirming health care for transgender service members. The Senate had already overwhelmingly passed the bill on Wednesday, so now it goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. One of the most divisive aspects of the bill is a short-term extension of a surveillance program aimed at preventing terrorism and catching spies.

Cyclone kills 5, injures 23

JENNINGS DAILY TIMES RECORD May 7, 1915 A cyclone struck Mermentau about 2:30 Thursday afternoon. It last four or five minutes doing much damage. According to Mayor Harrington, four person were killed outright and one died last night from injuries received during the storm. Twenty-three were injured, several of whom it is thought will not live. It was necessary to send two of the injured to the hospital at New Orleans.

December 1929

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December 1929