Community

Make the most of home improvement dollars

Home improvement projects provide homeowners with a chance to put their own stamp on their homes. In addition, many such projects make homes safer and, in some instances, more eco-friendly.

Do unto others

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Some days, when I’m not sure how everything has gone so terribly wrong in this country, I find myself focusing on the image of the ruler that the Coca-Cola Company

Make Dinner Doable

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(Family Features) As the fall season begins, kids go back to school and schedules once again book up with activities. Between work, the carpool line and shuttling kids to extracurriculars,

Factors to consider when choosing and applying mulch

Homeowners may associate mulch with springtime lawn and garden care, but mulching in fall can benefit a lawn as well. According to the Morton Arboretum in Illinois, mulch protects roots

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

Solari Awarded in Youth Fishing Rodeo

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Tripp Solari, 5, recently competed in the 2018 Salty Catch Fishing Rodeo in the Youth Inshore Division. He placed second in trout with a 3.12-pound catch and third place flounder with a weigh-in of 1.72 lbs.Tripp is the son of John and Kerry Solari of Jennings.

KC council installs officers, honors members

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Monsignor Joseph Peeters Assembly #332 of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus hosted its 2018-2019 officer installation and banquet July 28 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur.

At top left, Faithful Navigator Robert Dale Istre presented the Bishop Jude Speyrer Clergy of the Year Award to Father Jay Alexius, Our Lady of the Lake pastor. He is a member of Council 3012 in Lake Arthur and will be serving as the Faithful Friar for Monsignor Peeters Assembly.

Fruge Represents State in Angus Showmanship Contest

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Morgan Fruge of Jennings represented Louisiana at the 2018 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 7-13 in Madison, Wis. Forty-seven youth from across the country and Canada competed for top honors in the 52nd annual event. Photo by Pearls Pics on behalf of the American Angus Association.

Sammis Speaks to Rotary Club

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The Jennings Rotary Club welcomed Colby Sammis as its guest speaker July 31. Sammis is the field representative for Congressman Clay Higgins, who represents the Third District of Louisiana. Club members were given an update on current topics Higgins is working on such as healthcare, veterans issues, immigration and school safety. Pictured (left to right) are Rotarian Kirk Dommert and Colby Sammis.

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