March 2024

Sketoe to continue career at Mississippi College

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LAKE ARTHUR — Lake Arthur High School senior Vivian Sketoe recently capped off arguably the best career in school history this season as a Lady Tiger. On Monday, she saw her career extend by signing a scholarship with Mississippi College to play on the next level. Sketoe leaves Lake Arthur as the school’s all-time leader in scoring, assists and steals, all while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average and participating in multiple sports. In her time at the school, Sketoe achieved many individual accomplishments and was also a part of the Lake Arthur Lady Tiger State Championship team a few years ago. Sketoe played for both her mother and father, Vickie and Fred, at the high school level.

Jennings man shot, killed in Baton Rouge

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BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police Department announced the fatal shooting of a Jennings man over the weekend.

Lady Dogs pick apart East Beau, 9-5

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The No.6-ranked Jennings Lady Bulldogs picked up another win over the weekend by slipping past the East Beauregard Lady Trojans by a final of 9-5 at Tom Precht Field. The Lady Dogs rallied from an early 3-0 deficit by scoring eight unanswered runs through the third and fourth innings and held on for the four-run win. The Lady Dogs pounded out 11 hits over sixand- a-half innings led by Karmen Bradley’s 3-3 performance. Sophomore slugger Emma Venable launched a three-run bomb and collected four RBI’s in the victory. Jenna Morvant picked up the win in the circle by firing seven innings and struck out seven.

JHS FFA announces area competition results

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Jennings High School FFA members recently dominated the Area III career development events held at McNeese State University in Lake Charles.

Fastest growing sport in U.S. comes to Jennings

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Pickleball has taken over across the country as the sport to play for all ages and skill levels. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the sport of pickleball has grown 223% from 2020–2023, and 50% in the most recent year.

All musicians welcome to jam with Cajun group

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If Cajun music is your thing — listening, dancing or playing — everyone is welcome to join in on the jamming fun at I-10 Park’s Gator Chateau in Jennings.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night's drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year's Day.

Dogs spank Kinder in league action

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Benoit strikes out 10 in big win

What families with college-bound students need to know this spring

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(StatePoint) Perhaps even more nerve-wracking than waiting for your child’s college acceptance letters is learning whether they’ve been awarded financial aid. Recent changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) designed to simplify the process have led to unforeseen hiccups and technical glitches, causing academic institutions to delay sending out financial aid award letters. However, once you finally get the results, it can give your family a better idea of what to do next.

EGG HUNTING

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Liam Derouen, 2, and his mom Rebecca hunt for eggs on the tennis court at Sportsman Park in Welsh. The town sponsored a free Easter event on Sunday that included egg hunts, prizes, music and food.