January 2024

Winter Woes! New Survey Finds Most Americans Dread Heating Bills

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(StatePoint) From using a hairdryer to warm up their sheets to cuddling with their pet, Americans will do some crafty things to stay warm in the winter— especially if it means they can avoid turning up their thermostat.

Solve winter blues with cozy recipes

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Cozying up with a bowl of warm deliciousness is a perfect way to ward off the chill of winter, and it’s made even better when shared with those you love. Turning to favorite chilis and soups with comforting ingredients and smoky spices can transport your family from snow and sleet to warmth and paradise.

KC barbecue fundraiser planned

WELSH — There is still time to purchase barbecue tickets and help a local Knights of Columbus (KC) chapter raise money for charities close to the organization’s heart.

School board discusses survey results

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Editor’s note: The parish school system saw many big changes in 2023, including new school board members, the opening of the James Ward Center for Excellence, the demolition of the former Jennings Elementary School and many safety improvement projects throughout the parish. Today, we will take a look back at one of the hottest topics of the year, the survey for the proposed fourday school week. The story originally ran in October 2023.

That´s A Wrap

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Residents filled the streets of downtown Jennings to see off 2023 and welcome the new year for the city’s first-ever New Year’s Eve ball drop celebration. Attendees were treated to live entertainment from The Eighties Experience band and a beautiful ball drop at midnight. Daily News photo by Erin Hargrave

LA playgrounds reopen, new rules

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LAKE ARTHUR — Town officials recently announced the reopening of two newly renovated parks with a new set of safety rules.

Airport district audit released

The airport district here is in good financial shape, according to the results of the entity’s annual audit.

Edward Taylor Carter

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JENNINGS — Funeral services for Mr. Edward Taylor Carter, 101, will be held on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at 11 a.m., in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Darrell Hieronymus officiating. A burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.