February 2024

Wildfire grows into 2nd-largest in Texas history and briefly shuts down nuclear weapons facility

(AP) — A fast-moving wildfire burning through the Texas Panhandle grew into the second-largest blaze in state history Wednesday, forcing evacuations and triggering power outages as firefighters struggled to contain the widening flames.

Feeding the community

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Members of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings, including Tommy Dennis (clockwise from above left), Mona Miller, Mason LeJeune, Joel Richert and Judy Dupree, teamed up with Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana to distribute food to the community. Once a month, volunteers gather at the church to help feed those in need.

Pipes repaired, boil advisory remains for parts of Lake Arthur

LAKE ARTHUR — A boil advisory will remain in effect until further notice for the area around 1405 Third St. and the corner Orange Street, a representative for Mayor Sampson “Poncho” Lejeune said. Repairs were made Monday on a water line following an accidental break that day by AT&T.

LSU basketball toughs out 67-66 home win against Georgia

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Jordan Wright scored a teamhigh 17 points.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Brown, Gray propel Nicholls to 92-82 victory over Incarnate Word

Wet wipes causing issues for Welsh sewer systems

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WELSH — Town officials here are urging residents to think twice about what is being flushed down the drain after experiencing the second mechanical failure to the sewer system this year.

Rec ball swings into spring

The 2024 rec ball season is near and the Jennings Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration forms for the boy’s and girl’s baseball and tee-ball leagues.

Biden will urge congress to avoid government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was meeting Tuesday with the top four leaders of Congress to press them to act quickly to avoid a looming government shutdown early next month and to pass emergency aid for Ukraine and Israel.

Gwendolyn Humbarger

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JENNINGS—Gwendolyn Faye Gore Humbarger passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2024, surrounded by her family, at the age of 74.

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