January 2024

JDSB to hold Young Athletes Fun Day

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Parish schools are participating in a fundamental skills day this week to promote inclusion among students. Jeff Davis Parish School Board (JDSB) is partnering with Special Olympics Louisiana to bring a little friendly competition to parish students in grades pre-K through second.

Vinton holds on for win over Welsh

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VINTON — The Welsh Greyhounds boys basketball team traveled to play the Vinton Lions Friday night in district play. Welsh would take an early 7-2 lead, but Vinton would take a 35-21 halftime lead. In the fourth period, Welsh would make a comeback and trailed 59-53 late in the game, but Vinton would hold on for a 68-64 win.

Man dies in fatal crash

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An Estherwood man was fatally injured during a one-vehicle accident on Racca Road in Jennings on Sunday.

Tips to support metabolic health in new year

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(StatePoint) Good metabolic health is the backbone of great overall health. Unfortunately, many Americans misunderstand what metabolic health is and are not aware of its importance.

Run Chicken,Run

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There’s nothing like chasing a chicken to get the blood pumping on a chilly winter morning. Children at the Welsh Kid’s Mardi Gras Run were thrilled at the chance to catch the chicken and spared no time pouncing on the feathery foe.

More car dealerships join call to ‘tap the breaks’ on EVs

(The Center Square) — Nearly 4,500 dealerships representing all major auto manufacturing brands from every state recently signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “tap the brakes” on his proposed electric vehicle mandate based on a lack of consumer demand.

Natural gas industry wants to ‘break the poverty cycle’

(The Center Square) — The natural gas industry plans to push for more support of a federal program to cover energy costs for low-income families in 2024 while talking up safety and reliability.

DeSantis drops out, endorses Trump just before New Hampshire GOP primary

(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Sunday he is dropping out of the Republican presidential primary and endorsing former President Donald Trump.

Supreme Court sides with Biden on razor wire in Eagle Pass, Texas

(The Center Square) — A divided U.S. Supreme Court sided with President Joe Biden’s administration on Monday, clearing the way for federal authorities to remove razor wire installed in Eagle Pass along the U.S.-Mexico border by Texas law enforcement.

Louisiana lawmakers pass closed primary bill, new congressional districts

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Legislature adjourned from its special session on Friday, passing new congressional districts as required by a federal court order.