June 2024

Main Street Makeover

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Crews worked this week to replace some of the cypress trees along Main Street in Jennings. Mayor Henry Guinn is full speed ahead on a project to beautify the historic downtown area of the city.

DOTD announces full roadway closures near parish line

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recently announced the U.S. 165 northbound and southbound at I-10 will have full roadway closures on the nights of Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18. The closures will be in effect from 8 p.m.-5 a.m. nightly.

Increases introduced for new water accounts, waste disposal

Jennings residents could soon see an increase in meter deposits for new water customers and solid waste collection and disposal.

Progress in talks to resume stalled $3 billion coastal restoration project

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana coastal restoration officials have reached agreement with local officials in a coastal parish to renew some preparatory work for a nearly $3 billion coastal restoration project that has been halted amid legal disputes.

Abducted Louisiana child found dead in Mississippi after mother is killed

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Louisiana woman was found dead in her home Thursday, and her two young daughters were abducted and found hours later in Mississippi — one dead and the other alive, police said.

Millers thrash STM to move to 5-0

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CROWLEY — The Crowley Millers American Legion baseball team moved to a perfect 5-0 this week after thumping St. Thomas More by a final of 10-0 at Historic Miller Stadium. The team is comprised of players from Jennings, Crowley, Iota and Rayne. The hosts used a big time outing from Jennings standout Maddox Hebert, who went a combined twofor- two with a homerun, a single and four RBI’s to help lift the Millers to their win. Hebert has been on a tear lately after claiming numerous big hits over the past weekend for the Millers. Rayne right hander Dyaln Judice tossed a clean five innings of work on the mound, only allowing a trio of hits while striking out four in the process.

Curtain Call for ABOB

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The cast and crew of A Block Off Broadway Community Theater gather on the stage one last time as they wrap the recent production of Dearly Beloved. The troupe will return in the fall with another performance that is sure to entertain the community. For updates on ABOB, visit facebook. com/ABOBStrand.

Veterans group, local newspaper recognized for partnership

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During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held at the Best Western Convention Center in Alexandria, Commission on Media and Communications Chairman Lynette Blanchard and Department Commander Carl McGee presented the department’s Local Newspaper Award for Publication of American Legion Programs and Activities to the James O. Hall Post 19. The Jennings Daily News was recognized for providing the best treatment of American Legion programs and activities in the state of Louisiana. McGee (from left) and Blanchard presented the award to Post 19 Adjutant Jesecca Creger, who painstakingly gathered and recorded every published article and picture for the official record.

Bertrand awarded at state convention

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During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention state-level meeting held in Alexandria June 6-9, Melody Bertrand, of Jennings, was named the American Legion Citizen of the Year for Louisiana. Shown presenting the award are James O. Hall Post 19 Commander Charles Burrell (from left), American Legion Department State Commander Carl McGee, Bertrand, National Security Commission Chairman Charles Lasseigne and James O. Hall Post 19 Adjutant Jesecca Creger.

Citizen speaks to local club about community survey

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The Jennings Rotary Club welcomed Jennings Parks and Recreation Director Donald Citizen as the guest speaker this week. Citizen gave the group an overview of his department’s plans to upgrade the city’s parks with additional equipment and other projects. He encouraged everyone to complete the City of Jennings Community Survey to get the public’s opinion on adding more amenities and playground equipment for youths of all ages. The deadline to submit a survey is 4 p.m. on Friday, June 21.