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Cook-off scheduled

FENTON — The second annual Shannon Brown Sauce Cook-Off will take place Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fenton Pavilion.

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The 43rd annual End of Season Stearman’s and Taildraggers Fly-in event allowed area residents to enjoy the great showing of WWII Stearman training planes, along with many other types of planes, such as the SNJ-5 North American T6 Advanced Trainer. Kids and adults were able to get close and see what flying one of the historic planes might be like.

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DOTD to hold public meeting

LACASSINE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is conducting an open house public meeting for the proposed construction of a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 90 and La. 101 in Lacassine.

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JHS homecoming court announced

Jennings High School will be celebrating its annual homecoming each day this week until the dance on Saturday. To kick things off, JHS administration announced the 13 young ladies who will be representing the school on its homecoming court.

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Suspect sought in weekend shooting

Two area residents are recovering from injuries sustained in an early morning shooting over the weekend and police are searching for the gunman.

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Lake front demolition project bid awarded

LAKE ARTHUR — Town officials are a step closer to clearing commercial property on Arthur Avenue, as a bid for the demolition of the old Capital One bank building has been awarded.

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Report: Trump, Harris plans both add to U.S. debt; Trump's costs more

— No matter who voters elect to be the next president, the U.S. federal debt is expected to continue to grow.

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LA to host Family Fall Festival

LAKE ARTHUR — Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is having their fourth annual Family Fall Festival at the Lake Arthur Park Pavilion from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13.