September 2024

JENNINGS — The Jennings Bulldogs rode the tremendous game of sophomore quarterback Chris Ned to a strong 54-29 win over the visiting Welsh Greyhounds here Friday night in a non-district clash. Jennings moves to 2-1 for the season while the Hounds drop to 1-2 with the loss.

MONTGOMERY — The Elton High Indians added another win to their record in week three of the season as they traveled to Montgomery Friday night to defeat the Montgomery High Tigers. The two teams faced off in a well-matched competition as the Indians left with a fourpoint win over the Tigers with a final score of 44-40. The Indian charge was led by senior running back Tristan LeBlanc who once again racked up over half the team’s total game yards with 366 yards on 26 carries hitting the endzone for five rushing TDs for the night. Sophomore running back Ma’Kelin Lemoine carried the ball 13 times for 108 yards finding the endzone for one TD. The Elton Indians tallied up 499 rushing yards and eight passing in the contest. On the defensive side of the ball, Derek George picked up two interceptions for the Indians.

ELTON — Mike Pierrotti has announced his candidacy for the Mayor of Elton, which will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Pierrotti is running on the platform of experience, leadership, honesty and integrity. He has six years of experience serving on the Elton Town Council and has served as interim mayor since May.

Congressman Clay Higgins will be available to answer questions and hear concerns from parish residents during a town hall meeting starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 9. Higgins represents Louisiana’s 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives.