January 2024

Cook scores 28 to help LSU fend off Vanderbilt, 77-69

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Jalen Cook scored a season- high 28 points to help LSU fend off Vanderbilt 77-69 on Tuesday night.

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Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to be back, but says changes are coming

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to keep his job after New Orleans improved by two victories, finished with a winning record and missed the playoffs by the narrowest of margins.

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COA set to host membership meeting

A local non-profit will be holding their annual membership meeting for Jeff Davis Parish seniors and invites all members to attend.

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Frosty Foliage

Parish residents awoke Wednesday morning to frost covering everything from roofs and vehicles to grass and flowers

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Zoning board denies request

Council supersedes decision with super vote

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Second fire destroys home

HATHAWAY — A house suffered its second fire within a year and, as a result, was burned to the ground.

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January mobile blood drives announced

An area blood center is seeking parish residents to help save lives by giving the gift of life through blood donation.

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Housing authority accepting bids

WELSH — A housing authority in Jeff Davis Parish is seeking a contractor to give a facelift to four of its living units.

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New Year's Baby, where are you?

Jennings Daily News (JDN) is patiently awaiting the arrival of the first baby born in 2024. Once the new bundle of joy makes its entrance, mom or dad should come forward and identify the first baby of the new year.