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Jennings man nominated for three Inspirational Country Music Awards
Local singer-songwriter and radio personality Hunter Logan has been nominated for three awards this year with the Inspirational Country Music Awards. Logan, whose real name is Darrell Self, has won 22 ICMA awards since 2014, including several radio personality of the year and radio of station of the year honors. This year he is nominated […]
Massive Swarm of Termites Seen Moving Between Eunice and Iota, Louisiana
Termites are swarming in South Louisiana and a massive swarm was recently spotted over Hwy 91 in Acadiana. Ashley Borque spotted the swarm between Eunice and Iota last weekend. As Rob Perillo put it, they were moving in a "curtain-like formation" above the highway. Termites usually begin swarming in mid-May...
Massive Swarm of Termites Seen Moving Between Eunice and Iota, Louisiana
Termites are swarming in South Louisiana and a massive swarm was recently spotted over Hwy 91 in Acadiana. Ashley Borque spotted the swarm between Eunice and Iota last weekend. As Rob Perillo put it, they were moving in a "curtain-like formation" above the highway. Termites usually begin swarming in mid-May...
EHS Art Students Shine at 2024 VASE with Top Ratings and Multiple Medals
The 2024 Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) featured strong participation from EHS Art students, all of whom achieved a perfect rating of 4 out of 4. This reflects their high level of talent and commitment to the arts. Several students, including Savanna, Debora, Brady, Kross, and Carleigh, presented two artworks each and received medals for both pieces, demonstrating their ability to produce quality work consistently. Other students, such as Amber, Amy, Kaylee, and Knox, earned medals for their individual art submissions, further indicating the success of EHS students at the event. Although the group progressed from the Area to the Regional competition, they did not advance to the State level this year. Nevertheless, the students' accomplishments are recognized, and their artistic development continues to progress. Congratulations to all for their excellent performance at the 2024 VASE.'Visit here for more details.
Local Summer Opportunity: SOWELA's Culinary Camps for Kids in Lake Charles and Jennings
SOWELA Technical Community College will host Culinary Camps this summer at its main campus in Lake Charles and its Jennings site. The camps are for children in seventh to ninth grades. Each site will have two sessions, providing several opportunities for participants.
Elton High School Student Shatters World Deadlift Record with 600 Pound Lift!
Elton, LA - The USA Powerlifting High School Nationals 2024, held at the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge from April 4-7th, bore witness to an extraordinary display of strength as Danerian Actlis, a student from Elton High School in Elton, LA, shattered the world record in the Teen II 75kg Equipped Deadlift category with an astonishing lift of 663.5 lbs (301 kilos).
Coushatta breaks ground for $150M Casino Resort renovation
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana broke ground Wednesday on construction and renovation plans for Coushatta Casino Resort near Kinder. “It’s been a long time coming and a lot of years planning,” Coushatta Tribal Chairman Jonathan Cernek said. “…A lot of teamwork, collaboration – all the things that go into making great projects.” The first step […]
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