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On the Horizon

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TYLER, Texas - A Elton graduate has created the digital blueprints that could help make human habitation on Mars a reality. Mars is desolate, cold and unable to sustain human

SUPER SAM

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A pre-K student who spent the first three months of his life in a hospital will once again join his family in raising funds for Boston Children’s Heart Research Foundation.

Musicians Join to Jam

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Local musicians met at Green’s Cafe Saturday for a jam session that allows players of all ages and proficiencies the chance to carry on tradition through their love of Cajun

LOUISIANA GETS IMPROVED OUTLOOK FROM NATIONAL CREDIT AGENCY

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Another national credit rating has improved its outlook on the state of Louisiana’s finances.

S&P Global Ratings didn’t upgrade Louisiana’s credit rating, a decision that would make it cheaper to finance roadwork and construction projects. But the rating agency boosted its outlook for Louisiana from “negative” to “stable,” an indication the firm believes the state has moved to a more sound financial position.

A second rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service, took similar action in July.

LA. GOVERNOR HEADLINING MISSISSIPPI FUNDRAISING EVENT

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is helping to raise cash for Democratic candidates in Mississippi.

Edwards, a Democrat in office since 2016, is the keynote speaker Saturday for a Mississippi State Democratic Party luncheon fundraiser in Brandon. The barbecue event is expected to include appearances and speeches from Democrats running for U.S. Senate and U.S. House seats.

 

Empty Chair

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A coffee club in Lake Arthur is mourning the loss of one of their most beloved members and “President” Curley Cormier, 87, of Lake Arthur.

The club meets daily at the Tiger Mart in Lake Arthur to kickstart their day with a little caffeine and good company.

For the last 15 years around 4:30 a.m. each morning, Tiger Mart employee April Lemaire said you could find Cormier at the store, visiting with the staff and taking it upon himself to prepare the coffee for the day’s gathering.

History of the Jaenke Bridge

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The Jaenke bridge on La. 97 was originally built around 1901, and has been helping Jeff Davis Parish residents safely cross Bayou Nezpique for almost 120 years. Local historian Dusty Chaisson found these pictures recently in the archives of the Jennings Carnegie Library, including the original structure, which was a drawbridge and featured ads for Stern’s Men’s Clothing on the rails (at right). The second picture (at left) is of the bridge with a horse and buggy crossing in 1903, and the last image is of the bridge in 1908.

Officials: Topsy murder motive may be drug-related

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Authorities now believe the motive in murder of a Topsy man to be drug-related.

Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Christopher Ivey said that the suspect and victim knew each other and that interviews revealed David Wade Clark, 28, of Lake Charles, went to the residence on a drugrelated matter. Ivey said Clark broke into the residence by kicking down the door, before entering into an altercation with the victim, Devin Marc Sanders, of Topsy.

Local residents arrested for child pornography

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State Troopers arrested two Jennings residents Thursday for pornography involving juveniles.

In July, investigators assigned to the Louisiana State Police (LSP) Special Victim’s Unit began an undercover child exploitation investigation involving images of child sexual abuse, according to LSP Public Affairs Sgt. James Anderson.

As part of the investigation, a search warrant was served on Thursday at a residence in Jennings by LSP, Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Jennings Police Department.

Keeping the Lights On

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Global Entergy was in town recently to complete a cycle trim of branches growing too closely to power lines. Operations Coordinator Ronnie Toney said the cycle trim is completed every five years and that the company spends millions annually making sure the lines are safe and operating without interruption and keeping power on for customers in the event of a storm.