June 2024

Add a patriotic ‘pop’ to Fourth of July parties

Break out the red, white and blue and (safely) set off your favorite fireworks - it’s time to honor America’s birthday. Along with all the booms and blasts, make sure your crowd is satisfied with one of the country’s most beloved snack foods and a true firecracker in the kitchen: popcorn.

Cinnamon Candy Poppers

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Yield: 24 balls

Peanut Butter Cups

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Yield: 24 cups

PARISH Champions

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PARISH Champions

Millers rally past Acadiana, 9-5

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CROWLEY — Despite trailing by as many as four runs early in the contest, the Crowley Millers rallied to over take the Acadian Wrecking Rams by a final score of 9-5 over the weekend. The win moved the Millers out to 6-0 on the season. Crowley played a pair of games in their Father’s Day Classic on Friday and Saturday. Check Friday’s edition to see results of the contests.

Economic Development Commission audit released

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A recent audit of the Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission showed healthy finances.

No Wednesday paper

We hope you enjoy the Tuesday, June 18, edition of Jennings Daily News. Due to the Juneteenth HolidayonJune19, the United States Postal Service will be closed and therefore will be no Wednesday edition of the Jennings Daily News. The printing schedule will resume as normal on Friday.

Cary plaque unveiled

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Jennings’ founder Sylvester Luther (S.L.) Cary was honored at Founders Park in downtown Jennings recently, with city officials, parish leaders, civic organizations residents — and even a descendant — gathered for the event.

Formal burning ceremony retires old flags

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Many gathered recently for the annual burning ceremony retiring old flags for national flag day on June 14. The ceremony was held at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home where speeches were given and the bugle was played by members of James O. Hall American Legion Post 19, to honor the passing of these important national symbols.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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