July 2024

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Calendar Guidelines Items for Community Calendar must be submitted during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. Events run in the order of their posted dates and ONLY AS SPACE ALLOWS. Events more than two weeks away may not run until closer to the event. Community Calendar is offered as a public service bulletin for Jeff Davis Parish community and non-profit events. Send entries to editor@jenningsdailynews.net. To publicize your event in a specific format on a specific day or date, call 337-824-3011 to speak to an advertising representative.

Federal judge pauses Biden's partial liquefied natural gas export ban

— A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Biden administration's ban on new exports of liquified natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Richardson, McLaughlin and Lyles set to lead the Americans to a big medal haul at Olympic track

LSU’s Campbell, Perkins named to Walter Camp Preseason All-America Team

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BATON ROUGE — A pair of LSU juniors — Will Campbell and Harold Perkins — have been named to the Walter Camp Preseason All-America Team, the organization announced on Monday.

Warrior cook-off seeks jambalaya contestants, vendors

The Ancillary Committee for Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Home and Cemetery will be holding their 3rd Annual Warriors Jambalaya Cook-Off, Craft Show, Car Show and Music event, Saturday, September 14 at 9 a.m. at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home.

Republican women invite members

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The Jeff Davis Republican Women would like to invite patriotic women to join them in working to bring greatness to the country. The group meets at noon the first Monday of each month, with August’s location to be determined. The meetings are centered around lunch time so the venue will have food available.

Freedom Fest

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Lake Arthur’s annual Freedom Fest celebration was filled with old-fashioned fun, food, games, contests and fireworks for all to enjoy.

Sheriff Miers sworn in, commanders announced

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The Grand Marias was abuzz Monday evening when newly elected Sheriff Kyle Miers and his new command staff hosted an event to introduce themselves to the community.

Jennings stadium project continues

The next phase in the plans to renovate Jennings High School Jerry Simmons Stadium will soon be underway.

KCs to host barbecue fundraiser

Knights of Columbus (KC) chapter 2012 is preparing to hold its annual barbecue dinner sale to raise funds to assist with its mission of helping others throughout the community, as well as the state.