January 2019

Lady Dogs pull away for 69-56 victory over Raiders

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IOTA – The Iota Lady Bulldogs finally put together a complete game ... and it couldn’t have come at a better time.

The Lady Dogs and the Northwest Lady Raiders went toe-to-toe in the first half and went into the intermission tied (27-27) before the hosts pulled away over the final two frames for a 69-56 victory.

“It was a big win and a total showing in every phase of the game from all of our girls. It was a complete game for everyone,” said Iota coach Meghann LeJeune following the victory.

TORRELL LEVIAS

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Torrell Levias posted a double double scoring 13 points and 11 rebonds in the Lake Arthur Tigers 57-52 win over number one ranked Avoyelles Public Charter last Friday night at the North Vermillion Holiday Classic.

SOUP AND SANDWICH the ideal lunch combo

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Few things are better together than hot soup and a favorite sandwich for lunch or a light dinner. This combination is the ideal comfort food, and the variations are as endless as a person’s imagination. Thanks to two recipes from “What’s Cooking Italian” (Thunder Bay Press) by Penny Stephens, home chefs can put an Italian spin on the soupsandwich pairing with “Mozzarella Sandwiches” and “Creamy Tomato Soup.”

Mozzarella Sandwiches

Serves 4

Improve life expectancy with some healthy habits

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“Who Wants to Live Forever” is a song that appeared on the 1986 album “A Kind of Magic” by the rock band Queen. The song often sparks conversation about the potential benefits of immortality .

Wet weather requires headlights

During this week’s wet weather, you might have noticed a number of people driving without their headlights on. This is in violation of Louisiana law and poses a threat to

Comparing Austin and Baton Rouge

For as far back as I can remember, comparisons have been made between Louisiana’s state capitol city and Austin, Texas. In the 1960s the population of both cities were about

The Democrats’ magic number

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As the new year turns and Democrats focus on candidates to oppose President Trump in 2020, there’s one number they should keep in mind: 47. Here’s why. Since the end

Naming names: A reckoning is underway in US Catholic Church

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Over the past four months, Roman Catholic dioceses across the U.S. have released the names of more than 1,000 priests and others accused of sexually abusing children

Felony theft suspects sought

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City police are currently searching for two male suspects believed to be involved in a felony theft that occurred a local department store last month. On Dec. 20, investigators with

Truck overturns on I-10

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Traffic was delayed on Interstate 10 in Jennings early Thursday due to an overturned tractor-trailer. The incident happened in the westbound lanes near the La. 26 overpass, across from Camelot