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Lemon-Garlic Tenderloin with Warm Sorghum Salad

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Recipe courtesy of the United Sorghum Checkoff

Program, National Pork Board and USA Pulses

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 70 minutes

Servings: 6 (2 ounces pork, 3/4 cup sorghum salad)

2 cups vegetable broth

2 cups water

1 cup whole-grain sorghum

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Sorghum Split Pea Soup

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Recipe courtesy of the United Sorghum Checkoff

Program, National Pork Board and USA Pulses

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 60 minutes

Servings: 6 (1 1/4 cup each)

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3/4 cup sliced carrots

3/4 cup sliced celery

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

6 cups no-salt-added chicken stock

1 1/4 cups green split peas

1 small ham bone

Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Pork Skewers

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Recipe courtesy of the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, National Pork Board and USA Pulses Prep time: 45 minutes, plus 2 hours marinate time

Cook time: 75 minutes

Servings: 6 (1 pork skewer, 2/3 cup sorghum, 2 tablespoons hummus)

Red Lentil Hummus:

1 1/3 cups water

1/3 cup dried red lentils

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon tahini

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

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Joining loved ones at the family table is an important moment for many, both as a filling way to enjoy a meal and an emotionally satisfying way to catch up on all the day’s events. Make those moments count by combining nutritious ingredients and creating recipes that can quickly become favorites.

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Guillory speaks at September Republican Women’s meeting

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The guest speaker for the Jeff Davis Republican Women’s meeting Sept. 20 was former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory (above at right) of Opelousas.

Originally elected as a Democrat, Guillory switched to the Republican Party in June of 2013.

KCs List Youth Soccer Challenge Winners

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On Sept. 25, Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Jennings conducted their annual Youth Soccer Challenge at the Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Elementary School Soccer Field in Jennings.

JDP Fair Queen contestants announced

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Twelve girls representing seven Jefferson Davis Parish high schools will be vying for the title of 2021 Jeff Davis Parish Fair Queen. The annual pageant is scheduled to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 7, in the arena at the Jefferson Davis Parish Fairgrounds.

According to Queen Chairman Brandi LaBouve, these young ladies competing for the title of Jeff Davis Parish Fair Queen are juniors and seniors at their respective high schools. These contestants were selected either by the student body or through a local school pageant.

October Proclaimed Alpha Delta Kappa Month

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Louisiana Alpha Tau Chapter members Ursula Meaux and Diana LeBlanc (standing, from left) look on as Jennings Mayor Henry Quinn (seated) proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month.

Alpha Delta Kappa was founded in 1947 to recognize and support the professional efforts of outstanding women educators.

In the past two years alone, Alpha Delta Kappa Members have given nearly $12 million in monetary and other gifts, nearly $2 million in scholarships and have provided more than 2 million hours of volunteer service to their communities.

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