Lifestyle

Kevin and Jennifer Long of Belah are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Baily LeighAnn Long to John Robert Stephens, II, son of John and Sheila Stephens of Jena.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Polly Cockerham of Trout and the late Lamar Cockerham, John Long of Belah, and Donna and John Sid Grimm of Jena.

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Ronnie and Mary Bruit of Wildsville, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amy Bruit to Troy Mayo, son of Mark Mayo also of Jonesville.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Albert and Thelia Krause of Sicily Island, and the late Harvey and Irene Bruit of Wildsville.

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Haley and Dustin Decker of Jena are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Carson Philip Decker.

He was born on Friday, June 16, 2017, at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria.

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Make plans early for landscape planting

By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist

Late October through March is prime time for planting hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers in Louisiana landscapes. That means now is an excellent time to assess your landscape and begin to make plans for planting this fall.

Landscaping is a great way to give your home a beautiful appearance as well as make outdoor spaces function usefully for the family. The benefits of a well-planned landscape are many, from providing shade, privacy and color, to correcting drainage problems and creating outdoor living areas. Beautiful landscaping increases the value of your home.

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Jeff and Cindy Boyette of Monterey and Kim Mills of Jonesville wish to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Morgan Paige Boyette to Kile E. Lipsey of Monterey.

Morgan is the granddaughter of Johnny and Mary Dean Boyette of Wildsville, Sarah Laing of Jonesville, and Micky and Wanda Mills of Jonesville.

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WoodmenLife Chapter 1145 Sales Representative Jane Phillips recently presented an American flag to Jena Junior High Assistant Principal Jeremy Cassels and JJHS students Dylan May, Chaney Wilbanks, James Sanders and Aaron Spicer.

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The Cenla Pregnancy Center will officially open Monday, Dec. 4, executive director Claire Lemoine announced at a news conference Friday.

All CPC services, such as free pregnancy tests, free limited ultrasounds for pregnant women and information about pregnancy options will be confidential and free of charge, said Lemoine.

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Ashley Perot of Olla and Royce Moreland of Nebo are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Angela Anding of Olla and Overton and LaJhon Perot of Olla. She is the granddaughter of Leva Cockerham and the late Huey Cockerham, Sarah Sikes and Billy Jones.

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Children are a gift from the Lord ...Psalms 127:3

Jathan David Andrews arrived at 1:02 a.m., Monday, May 29, 2017, at Cabrini Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Jathan weighed seven pounds and six ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches long.

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Kyle and Stacye Deville and big brother, Hayden, of Jena, are proud to announce the birth of their new bundle of joy, a precious baby boy, Kasen Layne Deville.

Kasen was born Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 10:37 p.m. in Alexandria at Rapides Women’s and Children’s Medical Center in Alexandria. He weighed 6-pounds 7-ounces and was 18½-inches long.

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