March 2018

US charges Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos with fraud

NEW YORK (AP) — Elizabeth Holmes, a Stanford dropout once called the “next Steve Jobs” is being charged with “massive fraud” by U.S. regulators for her actions while leading the blood testing startup Theranos.

Theranos and Holmes agreed Wednesday to settle the case and pay a $500,000 fine. She is barred from serving as an officer or director of a public company for 10 years. The Securities and Exchange Commission said it will take its case against the president of the company, Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, to federal court.

Students stage school walkouts to protest gun violence

Young people in the U.S. walked out of school to demand action on gun violence Wednesday in the biggest demonstration yet of the student activism that has emerged since the massacre in Florida.

More than 3,000 walkouts were planned across the country and around the world, organizers said. Students were urged to leave class at 10 a.m. local time for 17 minutes — one minute for each of the dead in the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Illinois men accused of bombing mosque

CHICAGO (AP) — Three Illinois men are accused of bombing a mosque in suburban Minneapolis in an attempt to scare Muslims into leaving the United States, authorities said.

The men allegedly traveled some 500 miles (805 kilometers) from a rural farming community to carry out the Aug. 5 attack, which caused a damaging fire at the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. No one was hurt.

Prosecuting more who lie to buy guns could strain resources

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Trump administration plan to crack down on people who lie to buy guns faces a giant hurdle: It relies on federal agents and prosecutors who are already overwhelmed with other responsibilities.

Prosecutors and officials from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have historically preferred to use their limited resources to deal with violent crimes rather than aggressively pursue people who give false information on background check forms. Lying on the forms is a felony, and prosecutors sometimes struggle to win convictions.

Home sales dip gives renovators, appliance sellers a boost

NEW YORK (AP) — A slowdown in home sales is creating opportunities for small businesses like home renovators and appliance dealers.

Business is up at Brad Beldon’s home exterior renovation company, which does roofing, windows, siding and other work in 15 markets across the country. Many of Beldon’s customers are homeowners who aren’t selling because they can’t find other houses they like and can afford.

PA race tighter-than-tight; Dem claims win, GOP hangs in

MT. LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A razor’s edge separated Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone early Wednesday in their closely watched special election in Pennsylvania, where a surprisingly strong bid by first-time candidate Lamb severely tested Donald Trump’s sway in a GOP stronghold.

Lamb claimed victory before exuberant supporters early Wednesday as the number of votes still to be counted dwindled in a contest that has drawn national attention as a bellwether for the midterm elections in November when the Republican Party’s House and Senate majorities are at risk.

LAPD, JDSO talk gun safety with students

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The topic of guns in homes and being brought to schools is one that is being talked about more and more around the United States and also the world. Recent events have brought tragedy to cities around the world and is making this a hot topic.

New Lake Arthur Police Chief, Kobi Turner, decided to make and effort to speak to the youth of Lake Arthur and educate them about gun safety as well as consequences of bringing a gun to school.

Silly idea

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Every seasoned teacher knows that it’s hard to keep kids focused and on track in the classroom once spring arrives. With everyone counting down to summer break, teacher have to dig deep into their box of tricks to come up with creative ideas to keep the kids learning and achieving goals.

Third grade English and Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Lake Arthur Elementary School (LAES), Allie Breaux, is facing this struggle in her classroom. With end of semester exams on the agenda in her classroom, Breaux came up with a cheap and easy incentive to get the students to do their best.

Trail ride set to benefit St. Jude

For the sixth year running, one man’s dream for helping the children of St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital continues to grow. Glenn Daigle has always had a love for children and his heart always had the desire to help the ones in need. Throughout his life he continuously donated to the famous research hospital on a personal level, but six years ago he decided to change thing up and help the children of the Memphis hospital in a bigger way.

LAES 4-H Club prepares for upcoming events

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In the coming weeks the 4-H club at Lake Arthur Elementary School (LAES) will be getting very active. Some members will be attending the parish 4-H Achievement Day on Friday, March 16.

LAES also announced several star 4-H members. These star members include Mia Broussard, Madisyn Ramour, Gabrielle Sellers, and Gabriel Chaisson.

One 4-H club member of the month for February was sixth grader, Mia Broussard.

This is Broussard’s second year in the club and is currently the Secretary.