Editorial

Kavanaugh vs. Congress

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Where do Republicans place a higher priority: on confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, or retaining their majorities in Congress? Clearly the GOP puts Kavanaugh first, and is determined

Started with lightning, ended with thunder

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“Wow!” “Wow!” is what I remember shouting into the sideline mic after a walk-off 25-yard field goal sealed the 23-20 win the Jennings Bulldogs over The Iowa Yellow Jackets. It

Will grant put a dent in epidemic?

A federal grant worth over $24 million has been received by the state to combat the opioid epidemic felt across the country. The Louisiana Department of Health received the funding

Use your turn signals

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OK, if you need written instructions for a screwdriver or directions written on the heel to pour water from a boot, then this may be difficult for you to understand.

For Dems in Ford-Kavanaugh fight, believing is enough

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What is perhaps most extraordinary about the all-out war over the Brett Kavanaugh nomination is how little the public knows about the accusations of Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who

Voter registration week set for Sept. 24-28

The first step in participating in the electoral process is registering to vote. Statewide Sept. 24-28 is Voter Registration Week, held each year with a goal of getting eligible citizens

A good teacher’s influence lasts forever

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Last week I had the opportunity to write a story about the return of alumni band to Jennings High School (JHS) after a more than decade-long hiatus. The spark was

Surplus stirs disputes instead of cheers

In the sharply splintered politics of Louisiana, where the Democratic governor and conservative House Republicans seem in a near-perpetual clash over finances, even a surplus can trigger criticism and spark

State working to address maternal mortality

The Louisiana Department of Health released a new report this month on maternal mortality in Louisiana. Maternal mortality is a pregnancyrelated death occurring up to 42 days following the end of a pregnancy. The report includes recommendations made by an expert maternal mortality review committee to guide improvements in maternal health in Louisiana.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Resident thanks Van Hook

Dear Editor,

Way to go, City Council President Stevie Van Hook!

President Van Hook, your comments on the trash ordinance are perfect and exactly what the citizens of Jennings need to hear. We need someone to speak for us citizens.