August 2024

Carol Emily Bratton Klumpp

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JENNINGS — Carol Emily Bratton Klumpp was born on Nov. 15, 1947, in Crowley and peacefully passed away on Aug. 14, 2024 at her residence with her devoted husband by her side. Carol chose to spend as much time as possible with those she loved and to remind them that she had few regrets having led a very full and faithful life. She impressed all by keeping her sense of humor to the very end and handling her declining health with incredible grace. While her ailments may have taken her from her family, it never robbed her of her quick wit nor her extraordinary love and compassion for those around her.

Fender Bender

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On Tuesday afternoon, a Jeff Davis Parish school bus was involved in a minor fender bender on the corner of Johnson and West Eleventh streets in Jennings. At the time of the accident, 15 students and the bus driver were on board. The vehicles involved received a few scratches and no injuries were reported, according to Jeff Davis Parish School Board Superintendent John Hall.

Leads still sought in whooping crane shooting

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) are still looking for leads regarding an endangered whooping crane found dead in January of 2024 in Evangeline Parish.

Back-to-school dance offers variety of fun

LAKE ARTHUR — Event Coordinator Brittany Hargrave of Lake Arthur is hosting the third teen and pre-teen bash of the year on August 23, 7–10 p.m. at the Lake Arthur Community Center. Deadline to register is August 22, with no exceptions.

Wild game donations needed

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A state-wide nonprofit organization is giving local hunters an opportunity to give back to the community through area food banks.

Report: Votes sought at taxpayers’ expense, say Foxx, Cassidy

— Only 40% of student loan borrowers make payments, and congressional committee leaders from North Carolina and Louisiana said Wednesday the federal report confirms the White House’s efforts to win votes at taxpayers’ expense.

Thinking of God as a Friend

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”

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Hounds eyeing another big season in 2024

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Talented Welsh seeking another playoff run

Council rejects sign bid, approves street project

The Jennings City Council did not accept bids for the city’s ornamental street sign project but gave the green light for a street overlay project at Tuesday’s meeting.