February 2024

White House to meet with lawmakers about ‘serious national security threat’

(The Center Square) — The Chair of the House Intelligence Committee released a vague, concerning statement Wednesday about a looming “national security threat.”

Pelicans hold on to beat Grizzlies 96-87

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Herbert Jones scored 17 points and Brandon Ingram finished with 16 points including a pair of late buckets as the New Orleans Pelicans held on to defeat Memphis 96-87 on Monday night, sending the Grizzlies to their ninth straight loss.

LSU’s repeat hopes hinge on transfers, Wake Forest consensus No. 1

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — LSU won college baseball’s national championship last year with a roster that produced an SECrecord 13 Major League Baseball draft picks, including the top two. Almost all of them are gone.

Florida holds off LSU basketball 82-80

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 21 points and Florida held off LSU for an 82-80 victory on Tuesday night.

LA receives funds for street improvements

LAKE ARTHUR — The town has been awarded a $680,000 grant to use for street improvements this year.

Downtown Mardi Gras

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Downtown Mardi Gras

State grant portal open for applications

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is now accepting grant applications for its Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program.

Rezoning request shot down

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The Jennings City Council rejected a proposal from The Way Training Center to rezone the former Jennings Guest House, located at 203 South Louise St., from A-1 residential to A-6 residential.

Mid-winter rodeo opens 2024 season

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This weekend, the Cajun Rodeo Association (CRA) and R & B Rodeo Company are bringing the 8th Annual Mid-Winter Rodeo to Jennings, kicking off the 2024 rodeo season.

Quarterly job fair set

LAKE CHARLES — Parish residents who are searching for new employment opportunities will soon have a chance to speak with employers from throughout the area.