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Town hall meeting to aid vets

A Jennings native is organizing a meeting Wednesday to assist veterans who need to file disability claims, appeals or have questions about the Veterans Affairs hospitals or clinics.

Organizer and Jennings native Ginger Reiley, who currently lives in Houma, said she got the idea to hold the town hall meeting after attending a similar event for veterans in Houma with her fatherin-law.

Pickin' & Grinnin'

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The History Channel’s Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are on the hunt across the state during the month of November for hidden treasures, according to a press release.

“American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking.” The pair will be looking to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them in Louisiana.

CADA ‘Taste n’ Tell’ event set for Oct. 16

It’s that time of year again. Communities Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) will be hosting their “Taste n’ Tell” fundraiser event to raise funds to help them provide a safe environment and guidance for survivors of domestic abuse.

“Taste n’ Tell” is CADA’s premier fundraising event, and is being held at the Grand Marais Courtyard, located at 919 North Lake Arthur Ave.at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. Tickets can be purchased for $20 each at the door.

An Award-Winning Week

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A number of fair contests were held this week, including Thursday’s JDP Fair Queen pageant. Caroline Doise (pictured) of Elton was crowned at the event while three other young ladies also earned awards. Macy Fuselier of Elton was named Miss Congeniality, Hannah Sonnier of Hathaway was named Second Runner-Up, and First Runner-Up went to Abbigail Broussard of Lake Arthur. During that event, first-place winners of Wednesday’s talent show entertained the crowd.

U Pick ‘Em Winner Announced

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Damien Julian of Jennings was the winner of the Jennings Daily News U Pick ‘Em Contest. He was presented with a check for $500.

Library’s ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ postponed indefinitely

LAFAYETTE (AP) — A Louisiana library’s “Drag Queen Story Time” has been postponed indefinitely, as the college that planned to host the event Saturday afternoon has announced it cannot over concerns including safety, news outlets report.

Kavanaugh all but assured of surviving Supreme Court fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brett Kavanaugh seems assured of surviving a Supreme Court nomination fight for the ages after two wavering senators said they’d back him despite weeks of shocking accusations, hardball politics and rowdy Capitol protests.

Announcements by Republican Susan Collins of Maine and Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia that they’ll support the conservative jurist made Saturday’s confirmation vote a formality, an anticlimactic finale to a battle that riveted the nation for nearly a month.

Police: DNA links three deaths to killer who died in 1999

ST. LOUIS (AP) — An Arkansas man who killed himself during a 1999 police standoff at a Missouri motel was a killer and rapist who strangled a South Carolina woman in 1990 and gunned down a Missouri mother and daughter eight years later, authorities said Friday.

Therapy dogs can spread superbugs to kids, hospital finds

NEW YORK (AP) — Therapy dogs can bring more than joy and comfort to hospitalized kids. They can also bring stubborn germs.

Doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore were suspicious that the dogs might pose an infection risk to patients with weakened immune systems. So they conducted some tests when Pippi, Poppy, Badger and Winnie visited 45 children getting cancer treatment.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH

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Caladiums are among the most reliable summer bedding plants for providing color in shady areas and even in the sunny beds. They stay attractive despite the intense heat of summer and are rarely bothered by insects or disease.