The Jackson Parish Golf Course will host their final tournament of the year this coming Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 9-10) with the annual Club Championship. Cost to enter is $25.00 per player with all entry fees being paid back in prize money to the winners of the various flights. 

Golfers age 49 and under will play the blue and white tees while those 50-69 will compete in the Senior Division and play from the black and gold tees. A Super Senior Division of players 70 and up will play from the red and green tees. 

To register you are asked to call the course at 318-259-7427, go by the Pro Shop or sign up on the Jackson Parish Golf Course Facebook page. 

 

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On September 1st the Jackson Parish School District (JPSD) said good bye in a special way to Donna Culpepper and Sandra Burk, who are retiring after long and distinguished careers.

For 33 years Donna Culpepper has served the residents of Jackson Parish. Her career started when she was hired to teach second grade at Weston High School in June of 199 a position she held for 25 years. On July 27, 2015 Culpepper moved to the JPSD Central Office to take over as Elementary Curriculum Coordinator for the parish.

Sandra Burks retires after 17 years as first a secretary before becoming a Data Manager for the parish. Her career started in August of 2006 when she became a Secretary at Quitman High School. In December of 2014 she was promoted to the position of Data Manager for the entire parish. 

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The usual routine for writing this article is that I arrive at the office on Monday morning, grab a cup of coffee, and start writing. This week’s routine was disrupted by the Labor Day holiday. I did enjoy my Labor Day and decided that a smoker did not violate the Burn Ban and I cooked away! Don’t get me started on governmental overreach and intrusion into our basic freedoms, because I can wax poetic on that topic.

I whipped into the offices on Tuesday morning knowing that my writing routine was a day late.

I grabbed a cup of coffee and that is where the day derailed.

My morning was disrupted by Bill Gates! I’m one of those dinosaurs that uses Microsoft products. Only the cool people on our church staff have Apple products. They are also the people who do all the graphics and video production. They are always bragging about their cool computers, iPads, and such not. I sat down at my desk and noticed my computer was off. I never turn my computer off. Bill Gates and Microsoft had turned my computer off. It was in the middle of one of the infamous Microsoft updates and had not turned back on.

I hit the power button. If you have endured one of those updates recently, you know that I sat gazing at a screen with the, “please be patient” message. I was. The computer cooperated and all was well. Until I tried opening Microsoft Word. The update had fouled up all of my functioning Microsoft product. I could not open Word. I could not open the mail program. I could not open another product the church uses for internal communication. My computer was fully functional, but the programs I needed to write this article and send this article out were not functioning.

My workday was in a state of disruption.

Those of us who are set in our ways don’t like disruption. Our habits give order and symmetry to our life. I was upset with Bill Gates and the Microsoft software update disruption of my writing schedule.

I have an antidote for dealing with disruption. What if, rather than all our usual ways of grousing about disruption, we practiced improvisation. When life comes at us with something that causes us to get off our beaten path, can we “make it up” as we are going along? Then a disruption becomes a blessing and opportunity to learn and do something different.

If we are anchored to Christ, let the winds blow and let the disruptions come. We have an anchor that holds. Now we can move where the winds of the spirit move us. That is called improvisation, or some call it faith.

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It’s almost time folks!!! THE CRAFTY CAFE! The annual event we all look forward to!!

There will be all kinds of seasonal decorations, arts and crafts, frozen casseroles, soups, gumbo, beignets, cakes, pies, cookies, salsa, relish, jams, jellies….the list goes on and on!!! The First Baptist Church Family Life Center will be filled to overflowing with all kinds of treats.

This is an annual event sponsored by the Jackson Parish Woman’s Missionary Union and the proceeds go to benefit local
Missions.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 9 from 8 am to 2 pm to attend this event! You will NOT want to miss it! Something for everyone! Start your Christmas shopping early!!!

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NOTE: Football is sport where the majority of fans may know the names and numbers of the players but seldom see their faces and get to know them personally. In an effort to introduce the members of the 2023 JHHS football team, Jackson Parish Journal correspondent, Clay Williams, presents a question and answer interview series with Tiger players. Today – Symeon Malone!

Meet The Tigers

What’s your name, grade, number, and position?
Symeon Malone, 12th, #4, QB

What are your hobbies outside of football?
I like playing basketball, track, and video games with my friends.

What is your favorite subject in school?
Math, because it’s easy to me. Ever kind of math I always do well in.

What is your best memory from playing football so far?
Making it to the semifinals was a great experience. Getting that taste of semifinal football makes me want to go back.

Who would you say is your biggest motivation in life?
My mom, because she pushes me and talks me through anything that I’m going through in life. I even have her name tattooed on me.

Are there any college or NFL players that you take inspiration from?
I watch a lot of highlights from all of the LSU football team. Two quarterbacks I watch closely for their play styles are Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson.

What is something important that you have learned from your coaches?
They’ve really taught me everything that I know about playing Quarterback. I started playing football as a wide receiver, and then I switched to QB. So, all of my throwing techniques comes from my coaches.

What are your plans after graduation?
I know that I want to go to college to study computer science, because I’m fascinated by technology. I’d like to attend either Tulane, Grambling, or Louisiana Tech.

Lastly, what are your goals this season for yourself, and the team?
For the team, after getting that semifinals experience, I don’t want to settle for anything less than making it to the Dome. A personal goal of mine, is that I want to score at least 3 times a game.

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Jonesboro Scout Pack 523 celebrated the start of their annual fundraising event by gathering for “Popcorn Kickoff” where fun and games were enjoyed by all. The group which is a part of the Louisiana Purchas Council based in Monroe then “hit the streets” by posting up in front of Pardue Builders and Brookshire’s Grocery in Jonesboro to sale various popcorn items in an effort to raise money for upcoming projects. 

If you have a young boy or girl that you would like to see get involved in a constructive, fun and educational opportunity send an email to Scoutmaster Brian Hurt at bhurt.pack523@gmail.com 

To see a clip of the “Popcorn Kickoff” festivities click here. 

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Tongue Tamer

Stubbing my toe is painful. Hitting the funny bone of my elbow is no laughing matter; both are unintentional and fortunately happen infrequently. The biting of my tongue takes me by surprise and discomfort lasts for days. Yet, I’d be far better off biting my tongue than back biting. (See James 3:1-12)

“And the tongue is a fire. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed among the parts of our bodies. It pollutes the whole body, sets the course of life on fire, and is set on fire by hell.

Every sea creature, reptile, bird, or animal is tamed and has been tamed by man, but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison (James 3:6-8 HCSB).”

Ouch! Correction hurts.

There’s an antidote for the tongues poison. Salt has healing properties.

“Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person (Colossians 4:6 HCSB).”

I can find control of my speech through the power of the Holy Spirit. He is the tongue tamer.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law (Galatians 5:22-23 HCSB).”

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Shaytwon Green (Colfax, LA) – Possession of Schedule I – MDMA
Larry D. Wise (Smyrna, TN) – Criminal Trespass, Resisting, Cruelty to Juveniles x2
Joshua T. Howard (Jonesboro, LA) – Disturbing the Peace, Resisting an Officer
Eddie Mcguire (Jonesboro, LA) – Execution of Sentence
Marcus Jackson (Jonesboro, LA) – Execution of Sentence
James Norris (Quitman, LA) – Execution of Sentence
Jason Coolman (Dodson, LA) – Burn Ban Violation
Dominique Collins (Monroe, LA) Bench Warrant on Improper Lane Change, Failure to Yield, and Driving Under Suspension charges
Joshua R. Hutson (Eros, LA) – Bench Warrant on Violation of Protective Order charge, Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Violation of Protective Order
Seth Freeman (Cartwright, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery
James Baxley III (Quitman, LA) – Warrant on Non-Support Charge
Kenya Patterson (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule III with Intent to Distribute, Introduction of Contraband
Marcus Walker (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule I
Brandon Mallard (Jonesboro, LA) – Battery on a Police Officer

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Brookwood Homes – Used and Repo Mobile Homes as low as $10,000.00. Call 318-644-2226.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Bienville Fire District 7 is seeking applicants for the position of Part Time Fire Chief.

Bienville Fire District 7 is seeking applicants for the position of Part Time Fire Chief. The position will be responsible for administrative duties as well as incident command on scenes. Qualifications: Officer 1, Instructor 1, Incident Safety Officer, EMR but EMT is preferred. Officer 2 is preferred but not necessary. The deadline for applications is September 13, 2023. Resume must be mailed to Bienville Fire District 7, P. O. Box 309, Saline, LA 71070. Please place the resume in a sealed envelope marked Fire Chief Applicant. Note: Qualifications listed are preferred but the Board will consider negotiating.

AFFIDAVIT OF SUCCESSION

 

(Clay Williams – Jackson Parish Journal) Jonesboro-Hodge Tiger Football is officially back, and Head Coach Terrance Blankenship’s team started off the season in a big way with a 40-30 season opening win over General Trass!

After last week’s 22-0 loss to St. Frederick’s in the Bayou Jamb, the Tigers were ready to leave August in the past and turn the page to September. The Tiger faithful were in for a good one during week one.

J-Hodge welcomed the visitors from Lake Providence into Caldwell-Peacock Stadium on Friday night with revenge on their mind after last year’s 48-14 loss in the opener of a season ago. The Panthers kicked off to start the contest, and after a quick 3-and-out by the Tigers led to a General Trass touchdown less than three minutes into the game, it felt like de ja vu. 

Then suddenly, it all changed.

Quarterback Symeon Malone and the Tigers offense responded with a long 70-yard drive, that consisted of a great mixture of runs from senior running back Chance Leonard, who missed last week’s jamboree, and quick passes from Malone. The Tigers found the end zone on a Malone keeper from 4 yards out, and the game was knotted up at 6 at the end of the first quarter.

“I was very pleased with the way we handled the adversity at the start and the way our quarterback matured during the game,” said Blankenship who improved to 6-5 in season openers during his 11 year tenure. 

Early in the second quarter, J-H found themselves driving with the ball again, and this time Malone got his first passing touchdown of the season, when he connected with junior wideout Christian McGuire on a rollout for a 34-yard touchdown. McGuire, who would go on to finish the game with 5 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown, caught the ensuing two-point try to give J-H a 14-6 lead.

General Trass and quarterback Ahmoniee Williams quickly answered the J-H touchdown by getting into the end zone on their second QB keeper of the night, and the successful two-point conversion made it a 14-14 ballgame midway through the 2nd quarter.

JHHS immediately responded. Junior wideout Za’Mauryian Palmer sprinted past the General Trass secondary, and Malone hit him deep for an 80-yard TD pass. The longest play of the night for either team and Malone’s second strike in as many possessions, gave the Tigers a 22-14 advantage with under five minutes to go in the half. The Panthers responded with a score to tie the score at 22-22 after an electrifying and entertaining first half.  

“We knew that Trass could score as they have a lot of talent but they also showed that they could be thrown on,” said Blankenship. “I felt if we could pass the ball effectively we would have a good chance and we did.” 

Malone was not only effective but very impressive with the way he handled the Tiger offense as he connected on 13 of 15 passes for 247 yards and two scores. 

“Quarterback was a position that was a question mark for us coming in,” reflected Blankenship. “Tonight it was an exclamation point.”

Second half of play began similarly to the first half, but this time it was General Trass with the 3-and-out, quickly followed by Chance Leonard bulldozing his way into the end zone for  six points. That would be the only score of the 3rd quarter, and J-Hodge would take a 28-22 lead into the final twelve minutes of the ballgame.

To get things started in the fourth quarter, General Trass turned to their 6’4, 210 lb. power back Kameron Williams who fought through Tiger defenders to tie the game up with 11:07 to play. The successful two-point conversion on a QB keeper left J-H facing their first deficit since early in the 1st quarter.

The Tigers, like they had all night long, methodically drove down the field with great runs by Leonard, consistent offensive line play, and clutch 3rd down decision making by Malone. With eight minutes to go, Malone scored on his second four-yard QB keeper of the night, to give J-H the 34-30 lead, one that the Tigers would not give back.

JHHS salted the game away when Da’Marious Burns recovered an errant deep snap to set up the Tigers deep in General Trass territory on the Panthers ensuing possession.  Leonard, who finished the night with 91 yards on 22 carries, put the Tigers up 40-30 with his second score of the contest with seven minutes left. An interception by Dakota Knox at the goal line thwarted a last gasp effort by General Trass and put the final nail in the coffin. The Tiger defense held the Panthers scoreless over the final 11 minutes of the game while recording three sacks and causing a pair of turnovers in the fourth quarter alone.

Also to be mentioned was the tremendous play of the offensive and defensive line led by Braylon Leonard, Quirese Howard, Kyron Atkins, Ken’Wuan Atkins, Eric Hudson and Noah Lucas, who dominated the Panther front line all night. 

Jonesboro-Hodge will be on the road this Friday, September 8th at A.R. “Red” Sims Stadium against Class 5A, West Ouachita. Game time is set for 7:00 pm.

TEAM	1	2	3	4	FINAL
Jonesboro-Hodge (1-0)	6	16	6	12	40
General Trass (0-1)	6	16	0	8	30

YARDSTICK

Statistics	JHHS	GT
First Downs	26	18
Yards Rushing	137	178
Yards Passing	292	52
Total Yards	429	230
3rd Down Conversions	6/10	5/12
4th Down Conversions	3/5	3/4
Turnovers	1	2
Penalties	11/74	12/84

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The Jackson Parish Clerk of Court has announced the names that have been drawn for the SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 PETIT JURY.  Individuals listed should receive an official summons in the mail from the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office. As always, events may occur whereby a Jury will not be needed. If you name appears you are asked to call the Clerk of Court office at (318) 259 – 2424 over the weekend of SEPTEMBER 16-17 and listen to the RECORDING to find out if it is necessary for you to appear.

Names that have been selected are shown below or you can click on the following link to see if your name has been drawn. https://docs.google.com/…/1hhOaSjnFcqTjLd5ZK15k…/edit…

ABLES JR, JOHN TRAVIS
ACKLEY, PAULA
ALDY, JIMMY LEE
ALDY, PAUL WOODROW
ALDY, ROXIE PARKER
ALLEN, CASSIE LEANNE
ALLEN, WILLIAM ABE
ANTLEY, GAYLA BROWN
ARMSTRONG, KWAFE J
ATKINS, DAVID SHANE
AUSTIN, DONNA
AUSTIN, JOHNNY LYNN
BAKER, KIMBERLY ANN
BARNES, MAGGIE POTTS
BARR, SHANNON AMBER
BEACH, MONTY EUGENE
BLACK, KAREN COWART
BLACKSTOCK, PAMELA T
BLALOCK III, KENNETH LOYD
BLANKENSHIP, EDDIE LEJON
BOND, LINDA GALE
BONIER, KATHY FLO
BRADFORD, TOMMY NEAL
BROWN, JENNIFER FACER
BROWN, LEWIS EDWARD
BRUMLEY, MACKENZIE HOPE
BRYANT, LESTER RAY
BRYANT, WENDALL L
BUCHAN, MARTHA DILLARD
BURNS, SHELIA COTTONHAM
BURRIS, EUNICE SMITH
CALDWELL, LISA JUNE
CAMPBELL, BRENDA GAYLE
CASKEY, JAMES DAVID
CASKEY, RODNEY WARREN
CAUSEY, BAMBI MCMANUS
CAUSEY, CARLA TYLER
COLEMAN, GLENDA PONDS
COLEMAN, KAYLA DENISE
COLLINS, SARAH KELLY
COOPER, MICHAEL WAYNE
COOPER, SHIMISKI RONYA
COPELAND, MARLIE GREEN NOLAN
CORDOVA, PAULA CAROL
COTTINGHAM, ELIC CARDELL KELLEY
COTTINGHAM, WILLIE CLAUDIE
COTTONHAM, KEVIN RALANCE
DAVIS, JEFFREY LEE
DAVIS, LEE AUTHOR
DAVIS, MELISSA L
DAVIS, THYRAGUS RAY
DENTON, SHIRLEY CURRY
DIFFY, SARAH AMANDA
DILLON, DEBORAH MAXWELL
DOODIGIAN, WENDYANNE
DOUCET, TAMMY B
DURHAM, LAMARCUS TERELL
EDMISTON, CALVIN WAYNE
EDMONDS, CHRISTY LYNN
EVANS, ANNA CLAIR
EWING, SARAH GREEN
FARMER JR, LEROY
FERGUSON, LISA FREEMAN
FISCHER, CHARLES WAYNE
FLYNN, HANNA LILY
FORDHAM, DENNIS CARROLL
FUTRELL, LYLIA MCCULLIN
GANDY, JAMES MICHAEL
GANDY, KATHLEEN ANDERSON
GARDNER, CAROLYN C
GILL, CHLOE
GRAY, SKYLA HUCKABY
GRAY, TOMMIE LOUISE
GREER, CALEB BROCK
GREER, ELIZABETH MIRAN
GREER, KRISTI WATKINS
GRIEGO, FRANK R
GUILLORY, RANDALL CHAD
GUIN, JAMES BURTON
GUYOTTE, BRAD HEATH
HALL, CHAD STEVEN
HALL, DEVEN MYKAL
HALL, TOBY LEE
HAMMONS, DARRELL WAYNE
HAMMONS, LUTHER DEAN
HAMMONS, MORGAN TAYLOR
HARVEY JR, BILLY DON
HATFIELD, PATSY LEE ALLEN
HAYES, MILLIE WATSON
HENDERSON, MALIA BLAKE
HENNING, NANNIE KING
HIGHTOWER, TERRI FLANAGAN
HILL JR, BOBBY CHARLES
HINTON, SIDNEY RYAN
HOGAN, JO SMITH
HOLMES JR, GORDIE LEE
HOPKINS, ERIC CHARLES
HORTON, SUSAN R
HOWARD, DONNA LYNN
HOWARD, LISA WORTHINGTON
HUDSON, AMY P
HUGHES, AMANDA DAWN
JACOBS, NICOLE ANNETTERA
JEANE, MASON CADE
JOHNS, JULIA BOLLS
JOHNSON, AUSTIN EDWARD
JOHNSON, SHENIQUE NICOLE
JOHNSON, VERA BAKER
JONES, ALMA JEAN
JONES, CARLA SUZANNE
JONES, IAIANA TYLER
JONES, NANCY MELTON
JORDAN, CINDY CULPEPPER
KEIFFER, BRADLEY DELANE
KELLEY, SARAH THRASHER
KENNEDY, CALEB ALLEN
KENNEDY, DORIS JEAN
KENNEDY, TIMOTHY C
KILSON, BETTY ANN
KING, JEFFERY WILSON
KNEIPP, KAY I
KNOX, BRENDA COLEMAN
LAMM, CINDY WALKER
LAMM JR, WILLIAM GEORGE
LANE, SHIRLEY ANN
LATHAN, RUBY COMBS
LAWSON, TERRANCE DAVID
LAYFIELD, GARY DALE
LESTAGE, BARBARA FENN
LESTER, SAMUEL KIRT
LEWIS, CHERICE L
LEWIS, FALECIA MICHELLE
LOWE, JACKIE LAWSON
LOYD, RAMONA GANT
MACK, DEVONE MORRELLI
MACK, ZHARIYAH AHKYA JLE
MAGEE, KIMBERLY RENATA
MASON, COETTA BUTLER
MASTERS, KELLY R
MCCARTY, GRAYSON ALEXANDER
MCCASKILL, BRYAN KEITH
MCDANIEL, JUSTIN A
MCKOIN, KAYLEE
MCMANUS, KIRSTINE ELDRIDGE
MCNEAL, ISRAEL LONTEZ
MCNEAL, LONNIE C
MCWAIN SR, JAMES ODELL S
MELTON, SAMMY BERNARD
MILES, IMOGENE R
MIZE, JOHN THOMAS
MOBLEY, SADIE MCGREW
MORGAN, CHERYL LYNNE
MORROW, J WAYNE
MOSS, JACKIE RAY
MURPHY, EMMANUEL VALENTINO
MYERS, MADINE M
NELSON, MARCIE NICOLE
NORRED, TANYA TINSLEY
OSBON, CLAY VAN
OSBORNE, ANNESHA SHARAE
OSBORNE JR, JAMES EARL
OSBORNE, PERCY LEE
PACE, AMY MICHELLE
PAGGETT, DEBRA BAILEY
PAYZANT, MICHELLE LEE
PHILLIPS, GRACE
PITMAN, ALISHA MARIE
PONDER, RHONDA BRYMER
PULLIG, CAROL GRIGGS
PURVIS, ROBYN ADELL
RABORN, RONALD LESLIE
RAMSEY, SUE BROWN
RASBURY, JAMES WESLEY
REED, JOHNNY LEE
REYNOLDS, KELBIE BOBBETTE
RICHARDSON, SOMMER NICHOL
RICHMOND, DOTTIE JORDAN
ROBERTSON, DENNIS LYNN
ROBINSON, ELIZABETH M
ROBINSON, REGINA FLOWERS
RODRIGUEZ, RACHEL EBERT
ROGERS, BANKSTON WILL
RUSHING, CAMERON ELLEN
SANCHEZ JR, JOSEPH M
SANDERS, ANGELICA DOMINIQUE
SANDERS, STEVEN WAYNE
SCHARR, ANDREW JOSEPH
SCOTT, FRANCIS ALLEN
SCOTT, JODIE MICHELLE
SELF, JANELLE W
SHIELDS, JOHN DEREK
SHIVELY, HAZEL
SHOEMAKER, SHERRI LYNN
SIMMONS, JAMES OLAN
SIMS, JESSICA MARIE
SIMS, KIEARA CHANTE
SINGLETON, FREDDIE J
SMITH JR, CHARLES THOMAS
SMITH, DAVID L
SMITH, EDWIN WAYNE
SMITH, JIMMIE SUE
SMITH, SHERRI WILLIAMS
SMITH, SONDRA LARAE
SNEED, WILLIAM STANLEY
SPIGHT, DANYAILE EVONNE
SPRINGFIELD, RICHARD R
STANDLEY, MYRON KEITH
STEVENSON, MATTHEW RANDALL
STEVENSON, TAMMY WHITE
STEWART, RHONDA GIBSON
STRINGER, BARBARA SHACKELFORD
STUCKEY, HOWARD EARL
SULLIVAN, DONNA WILEMON
SWILLIE, JAMES GRAYLIN
TATUM, DAWANNA LATRICE
TAYLOR, ADRIAN A
TAYLOR, SAMANTHA HORN
THOMAS, BRIAN K
THOMAS JR, CHARLES WAYNE
THOMAS, LAWELLDON O’SHON
THOMPSON, ALFREDA BAKER
THOMPSON, J’MACIA
THRIFT, VERA SMITH
TIDWELL, LINDSAY NICOLE
TIDWELL, SHELLEY KERRIGAN
TIPPEN, LAURA POTTS
TIPPEN, TYLER EARL
TRAINA, MISTY DAWN DURBIN
TRAINA, ROBERT ANTHONY
TRAXLER, BERTHA LOWANDA
TREADWAY, DANNI RAE
TULLOS, JOANN DIAS
VAN BUREN, JAYDEN THOMAS
VILLARREAL, SABRINA GAYLE SMITH
WALLACE, BRYCE M
WATTS, JOHN WILLIAM
WATTS, JUNE DUCK
WATTS JR, STEPHEN WAYNE
WAYNICK, HOYT RODNEY
WHITE, EDDIE DENNIS
WHITMAN SR, JAMES LAVELL
WILLIAMS, DEBRA PRATER
WILLIAMS II, JIMMY RAY
WILLIAMS, MARIANNA JONES
WILLIAMS, NORA FAY
WILLIAMS, TERRIE SNEED
WIMBERLY, RE’CHARD MONTAE
WIMBERLY, RICARDO MARCEL
WOMACK JR, RONALD GENE
WORLEY, BRITTANY RENEE

I HEREBY CERTIFY THE ABOVE IS A TRUE AND CORRECT LIST OF PETIT JURORS SELECTED BY DRAWING INDISCRIMINATELY BY LOT WITH NO DISTINCTION, NEITHER INCLUSION THEREIN OR EXCLUSION THEREFROM MADE ON ACCOUNT OF RACE, COLOR OR PREVIOUS SERVITUDE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ARTICLE 416. THE JURY COMMISSION OF JACKSON PARISH DREW THIS LIST FROM THE GENERAL VENIRE OF JACKSON PARISH, LA. ON , AUGUST 28,2023, TO SERVE AS PETIT JURORS ON THE ABOVE DATE OR FOR AS LONG AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE OFFICE OF CLERK OF COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, THIS 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2023.

LAURA H. CULPEPPER, CLERK OF COURT, JACKSON PARISH

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The Jackson Parish School Board announces that a Special Called meeting where the 2023-2024 General Fund and Special Revenue budgets will be discussed will held at 10:45 am on Tuesday, September 5th.  This will be followed by the regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 11:00 am.

Normally held on the first Monday of the month the meeting date was moved to Tuesday in observance of Labor Day. Before the two sessions take place in the Conference Room of the Jackson Parish School District Central Office located at 315 Pershing Hwy., various committee meeting will be held at 10:00 am. 

School Board Meeting Agenda 
Tuesday, September 5th

1. Invocation – Rick Barlow
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Jackson Parish 4-H
3. Call to Order
4. Consider approving the minutes as presented from the Regular Scheduled Meeting held on August 7, 2023.
5. Consider approving the Continuous Learning Plan for Jackson Parish Schools.
6. Consider approving the Jackson Parish Ready to Achieve K-12 Operational Guidance.
7. Consider approving the Jackson Parish Schools Reopening Plan for 2023-2024.
8. Consider approving the 2022-2023 revised General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets.
9. Consider approving the 2023-2024 General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets resolution attached herein.
10.Recognize Jackie Dalgaard – Supervisor of Federal Programs-2022-2023 Summer School Information
11.Consider adopting items per the Committee Reports attached hereto.
12.Superintendent’s Comments
13.Adjourn

In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact David Claxton at 318-259-4456 describing the assistance that is necessary.

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Call it the “Cali Coup”!

Cali Deal, who is beginning her junior year at Quitman High School, has pledged to play softball for Louisiana State University. Her declaration was made on Saturday, September 2nd. 

God is so GOOD!! I’m so excited and thankful to announce my commitment to Louisiana State University!!! This has been my dream for as long as I can remember and I can’t wait to represent my state in the purple and gold!! I can’t thank my coaches, teammates, family, and most importantly the Lord enough. Without them I would be nothing. I’ve prayed about this moment every day for years and I truly feel that LSU is the right place for me!! With that being said, GEAUX TIGERS!!! – Facebook post by Deal

By committing to LSU, Deal joins a program steeped in tradition. Since throwing the first pitch as a collegiate program in 1979, the Lady Tigers have compiled a 1,236-451 record, which equates to a sterling .733 winning percentage. Included are five SEC conference championships and 24 NCAA tournament appearances in the last 25 years. Nine times LSU has reached the Super Regional round and six times have qualified for the NCAA Women’s College World Series.

While the program’s success played a small role in Deal’s decision it was mainly the long tradition of having family members attend LSU that made the choice to commit at such an early age a “no-brainer.”

“It was an easy choice for me. There never has been any other school I wanted to play for,” said Deal in an exclusive interview with the Jackson Parish Journal.  “A lot of my family went to school there and I love the place and the people. I guess you could say I grew up bleeding purple and gold.”   

You can’t fault LSU head coach Beth Torina, now entering her 12th season at the helm, for wanting secure Deal’s services as soon as possible either. The combination of skill, work ethic and character like Deal possesses doesn’t come around very often. The term that is commonly used to describe such an athlete is “generational talent”.

Since beginning her varsity career in the 7th grade, “The Real” Deal has compiled a sparkling .504 batting average with 171 hits in 339 official at bats. That includes 22 home runs, 136 runs batted in and 95 runs scored. Impressive in it’s own right, but nothing compared to the sterling statistics the lanky lefthanded fireballer has achieved “in the circle” in three and half years of competition.

Already, Deal’s record as a pitcher is something that few have ever achieved. Heading into the 2024 spring campaign the win-loss record stands at 53-14, with 678 strikeouts in just 416 innings pitched. This includes the 21-2 record, 1.34 earned run average and 268 K’s in 151 innings she put up last year last year while leading Quitman to a Division V state runner-up finish. 

And to think she still has two more years to play.

Two years that according to Deal mean she is very much looking forward to.

“I love the fact that I still have two more years to play at Quitman and with my teammates,” said Deal. “We have accomplished a lot but we still have goals to achieve. We want that ring.” 

Her use of the word “we” says so much about Deal’s personality, which in itself is another one of her tremendous attributes. No matter how many personal accolades she has and will receive, in her mind it is always about the team.

“I wouldn’t be in the position I am were it not for the teammates I am so fortunate to get to play with,” said Deal. “We have been together since we little girls. We share little league state championships and have had to endure some heart breaking losses but it has always been as a family. We still all have the same dream of winning a state championship and if we can accomplish that I will be just a part of it.”

Deal was also “just a part” of her travel-ball, 14U Bombers team that won the national championship and the 16U team that came in third in the nation this past summer. A big part to say the least as she was the ace of the staff.

Deal attributes her “team first” attitude to her parents Syble and Brian Deal and grandparents Todd and Laura Culpepper.

“I was blessed to be raised by parents and relatives who taught me the “right” way to live and act,” said Deal.  “They have always been there for me to provide guidance.” 

Deal also was quick to point out that the support she has received from the community has been a great influence on her and something she will always remember.

“I have received so much love from our community,” said Deal. “I am so thankful for the words of encouragement they have given. It has truly been a blessing to grow up here and I want everyone to know that their support will be something I will always remember and cherish.”

Quitman High School head softball coach, Justin Dodson, may have said it best when asked to describe what it has been like to have a player like Deal on his team.

“Cali is one of the most hard working and determined young ladies I have ever been around. I am lucky to have the opportunity to coach her. The thing people always tell me when she pitches against them is she is always calm in the circle. She never gets too high or too low; she is composed. That is hard for most of the softball world to achieve and it’s even harder to teach/coach. She has sacrificed so much of her time to achieve this goal and deserves this opportunity in front of her. The best thing I can ever say about her is that she is a great player and I mean great, BUT she is an even better person!” She is smart, kind, and passionate. I am so proud of her!

We all are! Congratulations Cali!

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My name is Tarneshala “Niki” Cowans and I am seeking re-election as the District 5 representative to the Jackson Parish Police Jury (JPPJ). I have served on the Police Jury since being appointed in 2018 and elected by the voters of District 5 in 2020.

During my tenure, I have served as Chairperson of both the JPPJ Policy and Personnel Committee and Finance Committee and am currently Chairperson of the Veteran’s Committee. My goal is to continue to work diligently to improve the community that we live in.

I am married to Tyrone Cowans and together we have three daughters. I graduated from Grambling State University in 2003 with a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice and have been a Legal Assistant for Attorney Yumeaka Robinson Washington for 10 years. I also am Director of the youth organization MPAC, Making Provisions for All Children, Inc. 

My daily scripture is Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you. I plan to give you hope and a future.“

For any questions I can be contacted at tarneshala@gmail.com or by calling to (318) 533 – 3301.

Thank You For Your Support

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I, Pervis Wiley, am announcing my candidacy to become your Police Juror of District 5. I am a firm believer that “your word is your bond.” If you say you are going to do something — that is what should be done!

Family & Values

I am the proud son of the late Purvis Wiley, Sr. and Ora L. Wiley. I am the oldest of six children and proud father of two children, Permecia and Ryan. I am also the proud grandfather of Divine and Asante. 

Community Involvement & Education

I serve as Deacon at the St. Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Quitman, LA. I am a graduate of Weston High School and received my Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Grambling State University.

Hobbies and Interests

Volunteering, supporting, and selflessly giving with integrity and dedication to our parish are some of my many attributes.

Professional Career

I am the owner of Wiley’s Lawn Care Service and held the position of Supervisor and Union President at Weyerhaeuser Plywood Plant (formerly known as Williamette Industries) for twenty-five (25) years. Since 2009, I have been employed at the Libbey Glass Plant in Simsboro. 

I would like your consideration and support to become your District 5 Police Juror or our great parish.  

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There are days when I think I drive for a living. I commute from Gibsland to Ruston daily. There are days I do a couple of round trips. I drive a bland white Toyota hybrid. I established long ago that my car is smarter than I am. It certainly takes care of me.

The cruise control has two settings, politically correct and drive up on their bumper before changing lanes. I opt for the bumper drive setting. That setting keeps me at optimum driving attention.

There is another feature I’ve come to appreciate. The rearview mirror is not a mirror but a camera. It gives a wider field of vision. My vision is not blocked if I’m hauling something in the back of the car. It took a day or two to get used to the idea, but now I don’t think I could return to the old-fashioned rear-view mirror.

The car has warning lights galore. It reminds me to check the backseat before I exit the car to make sure there is not a child or perishable food sitting on the seat. I have learned that if any item over 40 pounds is in the back seat, it must be belted in. To fail in that safety requirement means the warning horn will blare the whole trip. It is nice for my car to warn me that I have a sack of bird seed on the backseat.

The warning light I have learned to loathe is the tire pressure light. The tire pressure light is always on. This morning it was on because all four tires claimed to have pressure problems. They were all at 34 psi, and I thought that was pretty good. I know that in the wintertime the pressure will fluctuate. I was not anticipating this issue in the dog days of August. Is my car overly sensitive? Do I have a bad sensor or two in the tires? Can I learn to ignore the warnings? After all I come from a time when we would get out of the car, look at the tire and then manually check the tire pressure.

What is the relationship between the driver and the warning lights? Especially if these warning lights were created by some dufus who thought it was a good idea to know your tire pressure all the time. I know what you are saying, ignore the warning lights at your own peril. I agree. However, I’m being warned about a non-problem. I don’t have a tire pressure problem; my car has a calibration issue.

That perpetual light on my dashboard is a spiritual reminder. There are a ton of things to worry, fret, and stew about. Some of these worries are life altering. Others are like the light on my dashboard, a mere distraction. Maturity brings the wisdom to differentiate between the two.

For large and small distractions, Jesus is the antidote.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled, believe in God believe also in me.”

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On Monday, August 28, the Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary Wraparound Committee hosted its first Parent University Meeting. The goal of Parent University is to host a series of meetings, creating an ongoing learning process driven by the ideas and needs of local parents.

The focus of the first meeting was encouraging guardians to “Start the Year Off Strong” which included the Basics of Back to School, Accessing Parent Connect, Parent-Teacher Communication, PBIS, Title I, and even Future Planning.

“We recognize that parents are their child’s first teacher. We look to expand the learning opportunities at home. We also view parents as advocates and leaders and encourage them to ask questions and serve on various school and local committees. Lastly, we know that it is impossible to pour from an empty cup. We are here to connect parents with any resources needed to pursue their personal and professional goals. Research has shown that the wellbeing and development of students strongly depend on the wellbeing of all other family members and of the family as a whole.” – Ms. Danielle Copeland, J-HES Principal.

*Special thanks to the J-HHS Tiger Paws (under the direction of Mrs. Yunti Belton) for serving as childcare during this event and Mrs. Amy Hay, Assessment and Accountability Supervisor for providing a detailed vertical alignment on how College and Career Readiness begins as young as the Elementary level.

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The foyer of the Quitman High School gymnasium is decorated with many trophies from past accomplishments. Included are representations of the first ever district and state championships and many tournament titles won in various sports over the years that bring back fond memories to those who were either a part of or witness to the achievements.

One more trophy can now be added to the case. One that takes a certain place of glory in it’s own right as it represents the first ever, 1st place trophy won on the home floor of the “new” Quitman High Gymnasium. 

The Quitman Junior High girls basketball team proved to be the “host with the most” this past Thursday and Friday when they beat Weston to win the annual QJH Basketball Tournament.  Another trophy will be entered into the case as well as the boys team finished second to tourney champion Choudrant. 

By winning the title, the QJH girls earned their second first place trophy of the year and gained a 2-1 advantage in what has turned out to be a very competitive season series with parish rival Weston. Quitman reached the finals by beating Calvin 27-16 in the opener on Thursday and Dodson 24-14 in the second round played on Friday. Weston achieved their third final round appearance in three tournaments by beating Choudrant 24-18 in the first round and Castor 18-15 in the semifinals. 

In boys competition, QJH lost to Choudrant 43-31 in the finals after beating Calvin 39-9 and Dodson 36-11. Choudrant took their second tourney title in Jackson Parish this season by besting Weston 38-3 in the first round and Claiborne Christian 36-16 in the semi’s. 

Upcoming Junior High Basketball Schedule (Sept. 5-8)

September 5: QJH at Summerfield (boys and girls) – 5:00 pm
September 5: Weston vs Calvin ( boys and girls) – 4:00 pm

September 7: QJH at Castor (boys and girls) – 5:00 pm
September 7: Weston at Choudrant Tournament (boys and girls)- TBA
September 8: Weston at Choudrant Tournament (boys and girls)- TBA

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The 2023 North Louisiana Preseason Scholar-Athlete Watch List, presented by the S.M. McNaughton Chapter of the National Football Foundation, recognizes remarkable high school seniors in north and central Louisiana who have been nominated by their coaches. These young men have at least a 3.2 grade point average, have won all-district honors, and are involved in extracurricular activities.

A total of 38 elite scholar-athletes are included on the third annual North Louisiana Preseason Scholar-Athlete Watch List. Representing Jonesboro-Hodge High School is senior offensive guard/defensive tackle, Noah Lucas. 

This Watch List is designed to provide recognition during the season for young men in the 318 area code who are high achieving senior football players. This Watch List will be updated monthly throughout the season as nominations are received. Additional
nominees may be submitted by text from head coaches to NFF board member Doug Ireland at 318-471-2086.

Additionally, KTBS Channel 3 in Shreveport is honoring the memory and legacy of former NFF Board member Bob Griffin, the iconic sportscaster at KSLA and then KTBS for over 50 years, by weekly presentations of a Griffin’s Game Ball to one of the players on the NFF Scholar-Athlete Watch List.

The winners will be featured by KTBS weekly, and will be eligible for a separate Griffin’s Game Ball Scholar-Athlete Scholarship at the close of the 2023 season, presented by KTBS. The NFF will solicit scholarship nominations after the season and will present eight $1,000 scholarships next spring.

Griffin, a 2009 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee as a sports journalist, covered Ark-La-Tex high school football in an incredible six decades before he passed away early in 2020. The following year, Griffin’s family members traveled around the area throughout the season presenting Griffin’s Game Balls to winning teams in the “Griffin’s Game of the Week” as he did for years.

Because of Griffin’s commitment to the NFF Scholar-Athlete program, the S.M. McNaughton Chapter of the NFF and KTBS have created this partnership to celebrate these outstanding seniors.

The local NFF chapter encourages media to recognize these remarkable young men for being leaders in their schools and on their teams, epitomizing high accomplishment as a competitor, a scholar and a responsible citizen.

2023 NFF’s North Louisiana Preseason Scholar-Athlete Watch List:

Mixon Bankston, QB/FS, St. Mary’s HS
Lake Bates, DB, North DeSoto HS
Quantavious Bradford, OL, Huntington HS
Aeron Burrell, K, Parkway HS
Ethan Busby, WR/CB, St. Mary’s HS
Jacoby Bussey, DL, Mansfield HS
Cameron Calderon, C, Alexandria Senior HS
Reagan Coyle, RB/FS, Loyola College Prep
Jeremiah Echols, LB, Mansfield HS
Grant Edmonson, WR, West Monroe HS
Kaleb Evans, DT, Sterlington HS
Travis Flowers, OL, Benton HS
Jude Gaitan, LB/TE, Loyola College Prep
Hutch Grace, SS, Calvary Baptist Academy
Heath Gross, OL/LB, Calvary Baptist Academy
Bradley Hanlon, WR, Neville HS
Hutson Hearron, QB/P, Northwood HS
Jake Jones, LB, Winnfield HS
Lawson Lillo, RB/LB, Cedar Creek HS
Eli Little, OL, Winnfield HS
Noah Lucas, G/DT, Jonesboro Hodge HS
Delarrious Marshall, WR/FS, Green Oaks HS
Marshall Messier, S, Northwood HS
Emmory Minnieweather, C/OG/DT, Rayville HS
Jackson Moore, NG, Sterlington HS
Abram Murray, K/P, C.E. Byrd HS
Robert “Bob” Patterson, TE, Airline HS
Landry Powell, LB Glenbrook Academy
Aaron Reddix, RB, Plain Dealing HS
Gabriel Reliford, DE/OLB, Evangel Christian Academy
Kevin Richardson OL/DL, Green Oaks HS
Cooper Scott, MLB, Holy Savior Menard HS
Chase Sentell, RB, Glenbrook Academy
Garrett Taylor, ATH/WR/DB/K, St. Frederick HS
Ladd Thompson, QB/DB, Cedar Creek HS
Carter Wells, FS, Parkway HS
Cody Wilhite, TE/WR, Benton HS
Landry Wyatt, WR, North DeSoto HS

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Hunters have had a tough time this summer. With the lingering drought and daily
temperatures 100 degrees and above for days, deer hunters needed to be preparing food plots and getting stands set up and ready. Bow season kicks off in less than a month but it’s just been too blasted hot to do what needs to be done.

The nice showers and cool down last weekend will help immensely. In the meantime, hunting seasons officially began Saturday September 2 as dove season kicked off.

The first of the three-way split seasons opened in the North Zone (see wildlife and fisheries regulations as to the location of the line separating North from South zones) September 2 giving hunters a long Labor Day weekend to engage in the year’s first hunting season.

I did some research on these birds and found some interesting things about doves that inhabit Louisiana. Did you know there are seven sub-species of doves in our state?

The most common one, the Mourning dove; they can be so difficult to hit. The tendency is to frequently hit where they recently were; their darting, diving, twisting maneuvers and ability to turn on the after-burners result in more mourning doves escaping the barrage of shots than those ending up on the grill. Daily bag limit is 15.

A second dove, much more uncommon up this way than mourning doves, is the White-winged dove, a bird much more common in Texas and states to the west than here. I saw my first one a couple of seasons ago when a hunter on the field I was hunting downed one. These birds are legal to take with the same regulations as mourning doves; daily bag limit is 15.

There are two sub-species of doves in Louisiana that have no daily bag limit. However there is one caveat – one fully feathered wing and the head must remain attached to the bird after dressing and cleaning. Otherwise, they become part of the 15 bird daily limit.

The most common of these no-limit birds is the Eurasian Collared dove. They are larger than mourning doves and are lighter in color. The most telling feature is a dark ring around the bird’s neck. Another no-limit dove is the Ringed Turtle dove. These look similar to a slightly smaller and lighter colored version of the Eurasian Collared dove but are uncommon.

Louisiana has two species of doves that are protected; there is no season on the Common Ground Dove and the Inca Dove.

The Common Ground dove is the smallest of the Louisiana seven and is one you’re not likely to see; there have been no reported sightings in north-central Louisiana. The population of the Inca dove is increasing over the state; I have seen these beautiful birds at my feeders on
several occasions. Their most telling feature is a layer of feathers that appear more like small scales than feathers.

The seventh species is one you’re not likely to consider a species of dove. You see them around town, sitting on the top of buildings or on phone wires. We know them as pigeons but technically, they’re Rock doves. These birds are not protected and can be taken anytime year round. Just don’t go walking down Trenton St. with your shotgun plunking pigeons off the roof
of tall buildings. The authorities might not find that amusing.

Keep it legal, folks. You can grow crops and then manipulate them so that seeds that are grown in the field are more available to doves. You can bush-hog crops to knock down seeds, which is legal. Where you get in trouble is adding seeds to a dove field that didn’t grow there or harvesting grain and return some to the field. That’s a big no-no and not a good way to get your name in the paper.

Have fun, be safe, stay within the boundaries of the law and enjoy Louisiana’s first
hunting season of the year. After a day of dove hunting, hook up the bush hog and head for the deer lease without risking heat stroke.

FISHING REPORT 

CANEY LAKE – Bass have been fair to good early mornings on topwater lures with square bill crank baits, spinners and soft plastics working best later. Some bass are starting to school and hitting shad imitations. Crappie have been best where water temperatures are cooler with areas around and under boat docks working best on shiners or jigs. Bream are slow. For information contact Caney Lake Landing at 259-6649, Hooks Marina at 249-2347, Terzia Tackle at 278-4498
or the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
BLACK BAYOU – A few bream and crappie have been biting early mornings before water temp heats up. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information.
BUSSEY BRAKE –Bass fishing continues to be fair with spinners with trailers and flipping jigs around the brush working best. A few good ones up to 9 pounds reported. The crappie are scattered around the brush. Bream have slowed. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole at 323-8707.
OUACHITA RIVER – The water level continues to be dropping. Bass are best fishing in the cuts where there is a bit of current. Topwater lures, crank baits and spinners best. Crappie are fair in the river lakes on shiners or jigs. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE D’ARBONNE – Bass have been fair to good early mornings on topwater lures with square bill crank baits, spinners and soft plastics working best later. Some bass are starting to school and hitting shad imitations. Crappie have been best where water temperatures are cooler with areas around and under boat docks working best on shiners or jigs. Bream are slow. Catfish continue to be caught fishing cold worms and night crawlers off the banks. For latest info, call Anderson Sport Center at 368-9669 or Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE CLAIBORNE – Striper fishing has improved fishing shad imitation lures in the coves early mornings or late afternoons. Bream fishing has been slow. Crappie have been best at night fishing under the lights while the bass have been best early mornings on topwater lures and at night on dark plastic worms and spinner baits. For latest information, call Kel’s Cove at 927-2264 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498.
LAKE POVERTY POINT – Fishing for catfish has improved while other species ae slow. For latest reports, call Poverty Point Marina at 318/878-0101. For information, call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.
LAKE YUCATAN – The water level is falling with few folks fishing because of the heat and fishing overall is slow. For information, call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

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Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!

Jackson Parish Sheriff Andy Brown, who is seeking re-election in the upcoming October primary, remembered his roots this past Friday when he provided the pre-game meal to the Jonesboro-Hodge High School football team. 

“I wish the Jonesboro-Hodge Tiger Football team a successful season this year,” said Brown. “It was an honor to feed them their pregame meal! Good luck and GO TIGERS!” 

Brown, who was a punishing full back / linebacker for the Tigers in the early 1980’s said he also really enjoyed reflecting on his “glory days” and being able to offer words of wisdom to the 2023 Tiger edition.

“We really appreciate Sheriff Brown for taking the time to feed our team and speak to them,” said JHHS head coach Terrance Blankenship. “It means a lot for them to see past graduates and important people in our community supporting them.”

 

 

 

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Both branches of the Jackson Parish Library will be closed Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day but on September 5th and 7th, toddlers, tweens and teens need to go to the Chatham Branch for some special fun.

On Tuesday, September 5th it is the toddlers that will be treated to story time at 10:00 am. Then on at 4:30 pm on Thursday, September 7th, tweens and teens will create their own mouse pad.  At both sessions snacks will be served. 

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Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School would like to congratulate the following PBIS winners of September. PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and each month JHES awards a student, member of the faculty and support staff who has provided the best example of what this means.

Student of the Month:

Kelci Bradford, 5th Grade for excelling in school and exhibiting P.A.W.S behavior.

Faculty of the Month:

Mrs. Milstead, 3rd Grade Math for going above and beyond in the classroom.

Support of the Month:

Ms. Amos, Bus Driver (Bus #50) for always willing to transport our students and positive disposition!

PAWS

P – Prepare Yourself
A – Act Respectfully
W – Work Together
S – Safety First

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