Jennings News Archives

As a cost-cutting measure, the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home will be losing a full-time pharmacist, contracting out that service in a way similar to traditional nursing homes.

A 28-year-old local man lost his life after being struck by a drunk driver during Homecoming festivities here early Saturday morning.

City Officials in Jennings are getting ready for the heavy rains by filling sand bags.

A man trying to rob a Jennings convenience store had the tables turned on him when the clerk escaped and locked him inside the store.

Jennings residents filled downtown on Saturday as the city hosted its annual Jennings Alive arts and crafts fair along North Main Street.

Despite Saturday's cool weather, the second annual Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home pond provided some 'big catches' for participants of the home's second annual Fishing Tournament.

Gabbie Pickle, and Grace Anne and Katy Hannon took part in Sandy Suydam's reading group and were able to pet the one-year-old alligator that lives at the Louisiana Oil and Gas Park alligator house.

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury is hoping to make money by agreeing to spend money.

The 'Pride' of Jennings participated in the MSU Showdown at Sundown on Tuesday, Oct.

But tornado wreaks havoc in Jennings and Pineville boy is critically injured after being swept into storm drain Friday, October 23, 2009 Stormy weather associated with an approaching cold front caused no damage in greater New Orleans Thursday night, but strong storms produced a tornado in Jennings and rushing rainwater swept a 12-year-old boy into ...

One of two suspects arrested for attempted murder last Wednesday was released from city jail Friday after posting his $75,000 bond.

A tornado wreaked havoc in the southwest Louisiana town of Elton , uprooting trees, blowing down power lines and overturning at least one tractor-trailer traveling on Interstate 10.

Tornadoes struck Lousiana Thursday 10 / 23. One twister crossed Interstate 10 near Jennings.

The Jennings Rotary Club will be providing an evening of entertainment while raising funds for their many community projects.

Police here are searching for the suspect who lit a stray dog on fire Wednesday, and Animal Relief Foundation is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the conviction of that suspect .

In an attempt to provide free family fun for the entire community, Bethel Ministries in Jennings is set to host two grand events over the next two weekends, including a comedy night on Sunday, Oct.

Sarah Benoit of Lake Arthur is asking her community to unite in prayer this Saturday in honor of the eight homicide victims and their mourning families.

Local children learned that singing and cleanliness go hand-in-hand as Ward Elementary School students got a lesson in the importance of keeping their hands clean.

The ninth annual Communities Against Domestic Abuse Taste 'n' Tell is returning to town next week, and due to tough economic times, community support is needed now, more than ever before.

WELSH/ROANOKE - Despite the parish fair in town, 'fun and games' eluded the Guillory family this weekend after an electrical fire claimed their entire home and all of their belongings.

Loretta Chaisson Lewis, 28, was the first to die. She was reported missing on May 17, 2005.

The turnover rate for the police department here remains high, as three officers recently resigned for unknown reasons.

City police are investigating the alleged attempted abduction of a Jennings woman last week, but due to conflicting evidence and the victim's recanted statement, no arrests have been made in the case.

Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff Ricky Edwards has announced that the white female found dead in a parked car Wednesday does not appear to be connected to the current cases being investigated in Jefferson Davis Parish.

As Louisiana State Fire Marshall H. 'Butch' Browning Jr. recently announced Oct.

In the case of the eight unsolved deaths of Jennings women since 2005, police are investigating thousands of conjectural leads, as well as a torrent of unfounded rumors, insinuations and innuendos.

In Southwest Louisiana, fall weather means gumbo weather. For the area seniors who love a good gumbo, the Senior Day Fall Fest Gumbo is right around the corner.

Jefferson Davis Parish sheriff's deputies say the body of a woman reported missing in Texas has been found in a car near Roanoke, about five miles west of Jennings.

For Carla Campbell Cormier, Ruth's Coffee Shop in Jennings was more than just a place where her mother worked.

A 14-year-old juvenile is facing sexual battery charges after an alleged incident occurred last Tuesday, Sept.

Last Friday night brought flames to this residence at 807 Penny Street. According to Jennings Fire Chief Hulin Theriot, the home, owned by Randy Davis and Arthur Etienne, caught fire at 'multiple points of origin.' The home was occupied by Alison Williams, who was in the process of moving out.

A Rayne man was killed Monday after he lost control of his truck and flipped several times along Interstate 10 west of Jennings, according to Louisiana State Police .

When prized livestock, gut-wrenching roller coaster rides, potential queens, talented singers and dancers, fantastic food booths and a traditional parade can all be found in one place over one weekend, it means the fall fair is in town.