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Away From Home

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School bells are ringing all across the state which means students are returning to the classroom and starting the school routine. For one Lake Arthur teen, back to school means

LeJeune Sworn In

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Dave LeJeune was sworn in as Commander of American Legion Post 283 in Welsh at an Aug. 7 meeting. He was sworn in by Glenn McFarlain, Seventh District Vice Commander

Childhood food allergies linked to skin

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says four out of every 100 children has a food allergy, and such numbers are on the rise. While the mechanisms

WHS students, UL-L associates speak to Welsh Rotary Club

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Welsh High School juniors (above) Ryland Pitre and J’Ani Pitre, were sponsored by the Rotary Club of Welsh to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) camp this summer. At

Sleep aids are meant only for short-term use

Dear Doctor: My doctor offered to prescribe sleeping pills because I’m under a lot of stress at work and am suffering from insomnia. I’m tempted, but the side effects scare

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

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

Smiths announce birth of daughter

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Casey and Marlie Smith of Jennings announce the birth of their daughter, Stevie Kate, born July 5, 2018, at Jennings American Legion Hospital. Stevie Kate weighed 4 pounds, 5 ounces at birth and was 15 ½ inches long.

Paternal grandparents are William “Tripp” and Dona Hymel Smith of Jennings.

Maternal grandparents are Daniel “Barry” and Jennifer Hardee of Lake Arthur and Renee Hardee of Gueydan.

Jennings Garden Club Announces August Business, Residential Yard of the Month

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Jennings Garden Club has recognized its business and residential yards of the month for August. SOWELA’s Sherman Street location received the business award while Andrea and Ronnie Oustalet were recognized for their beautiful yard. Pictured are two of the Oustalets’ grandchildren, Eden and Corbin.

To nominate a Jennings yard for recognition, call (337) 370-6704.

Henry shares JCamp experience

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It was late March. As I was sitting in science class waiting for the teacher to start, my counselor peeped in the doorway. I was called into the hallway, not really sure what to expect. A small part of me was scared I had done something wrong.

Filled with enthusiasm, Mr. McNally immediately jumped into explanation mode, as he expressed his interest in my application for a journalism camp hosted by Wayne State University in Detroit, scheduled for July 30 to Aug. 4. In Detroit! It was an all-expense paid trip, covering travel, meals and lodging for the selected students.