Editorial

‘Dog/Cat Fight’ headlines week two football action

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Well, it wasn’t a terrible week as far as Kevin’s Corner, and I’m even happier to say that my gut instinct was right about the Fighting Tigers down in Baton

What’s happening where you are

Reading the front page of this daily newspaper, you probably know there are many places where Jennings Daily News (JDN) reporters spend their time: city halls and board meetings; law

Spend it all today

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Afriend sent me an anecdote this week called “The Magic Bank Account.” It spoke of the possibility of winning a contest in which the prize was a deposit in your

Too much secrecy keeps public in dark

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National leaders of all stripes have complained for decades that Washington keeps too many secrets. Too much of the government’s information is classified, the argument goes, making it nearly impossible

Jennings vs. Church Point

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Captains: Darrian Achene, Brandon Jones and Zae Keveyon Levi. Coin Toss: Church Point won and deferred to the second half. Game Ball: Freshman Trevor Etienne had several tackles behind the

Carnegie Library a treasure trove for ancestry

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Have you ever walked down Main Street and wondered what life might have been like for your great-great grandfather or other ancestors whose feet traversed these same streets in the

LSU taking heavier role in hospital business

Louisiana State University is getting more entrenched in the hospital business again, partially reversing a course plotted by former Gov. Bobby Jindal to get the state out of hospital management.

Awaiting the turning of the leaves

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. “ - Albert Camus

More awareness needed regarding mental health, suicide

Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues.

Tales from aisle 12

Supposed accounts of attempted crime make regular appearances on social media. Usually, these stories imply that unidentified nefarious characters seemed intent on physically harming or kidnapping the narrator in a public place.

The who, what and where follow the same format. Who? Usually a woman, specifically a mother with children in tow. What? Suspicions of impending human trafficking or death. Where? Any large chain business located off of Interstate 10 between Westlake and Lafayette. A favorite setting is the Target shopping center on Louisiana Avenue in Lafayette.