July 2024

Red, White & Sparkles

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Red, White & Sparkles

Eva Landry

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JENNINGS — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Eva Derks Landry, 97, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 1 p.m. with Father Keith Pellerin and Father Marshall Bouley officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Judge rules federal agency can't enforce abortion rule in Louisiana, Mississippi

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Monday granted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as employers in two Southern states, temporary relief from complying with a federal rule that would have required them to provide workers with time off and other workplace accommodations for abortions.

Louisiana GOP officials support Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference

(The Center Square) — Louisiana Republicans and other groups praised a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned a legal theory known as Chevron deference.

Unemployment insurance claims continue to rise

(The Center Square) — The number of insured unemployed individuals increased by 26,000 to 1,858,000, in the week ending June 29, the highest level since November 2021.

Biden's White House spending dwarfs Trump, Obama

(The Center Square) — President Joe Biden's White House staff has grown to historic highs, costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, according to a new report.

Millers earn three wins this week

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Crowley moves to 16-5 overall

Post-pandemic Paris Olympics signal return to 'normal' for athletes, fans

(AP) — Any athlete with Olympic dreams knows the feeling of lungs burning, arms and legs turning to jelly, as they near the closing moments of another grueling race or excruciatingly close match. For that last shot of adrenaline, they often tap into the energy provided by the roaring crowd.

Jennings Daily News is your trusted local news source

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For nearly 130 years, Jennings Daily News has been the top source for happenings in Jeff Davis Parish (JDP). Though the newspaper has undergone numerous changes in that time, its commitment to the people of this area remains.

Town officials mull electric program

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WELSH — Town officials here have much to discuss after hearing a presentation about a new program through the town’s electric authority. The Welsh Board of Aldermen and Mayor Karl Arceneaux were presented with a new program through Louisiana Energy and Power Authority — a non-profit agency created by the State Legislature in 1979 to provide a reliable and economical supply of electrical power and energy to member municipalities — that would help balance the cost of purchasing electricity.