April 2019

Spring Contest Day

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The 4-H Spring Contest Day was held this week at Jennings High School. Some participants had the task of identifying animal furs and plants as part of judging contests.

Giving Receiving

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Last year less than 200 people in Louisiana were eligible to donate organs and tissue at the time of their deaths. Their contributions, however, saved or enhanced the lives of nearly 700 people around the nation.

Only 2 percent of the population meets the criteria to donate at the end of life. One donor can potentially save up to nine people’s lives. These figures are why the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) urges everyone to register to possibly save a life one day.

Elton Housing Authority receives clean audit

ELTON - The housing authority here was given a clean bill of health based on an audit report released this week by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLAO).

The 44-page audit was completed by Mike Estes, P.C., of A Professional Accounting Corporation for the fiscal year which ended on Sept. 30, 2018.

Keagan Center school supply drive to benefit needy students

ELTON - The Keagan Center here is committed to providing assistance to the youth of the community. Although this school year is winding down, preparations are already underway for the upcoming year.

Each year the center holds a school supply drive in order to provide students with needed items.

“The center is starting our back-to-school supply drive now. This is always a huge success,” said director Kim Thibodeaux. “Last year we were able to assist 96 children. I want to see this double. This can only happen with the help people in the community.”

Trump administration reevaluating offshore drilling plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Thursday it is reevaluating its controversial plan to sharply expand offshore drilling as it responds to a court ruling that blocked oil and gas development off Alaska and parts of the Atlantic.

Governors and lawmakers from both Republican- and Democraticled states have strongly opposed the expanded drilling. And a federal judge last month ruled against President Donald Trump’s executive order to open the Arctic and parts of the Atlantic to broader oil and gas development, saying Trump had exceeded his authority.

Trump tells NRA he’ll fight for gun rights

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump vowed to fight for gun rights as he addressed the National Rifle Association on Friday and implored members of the group — struggling to maintain its influence — to rally behind his re-election bid.

Speaking to the group for his third straight year, Trump declared himself a “champion for the Second Amendment.”

“It’s under assault,” he said of the constitutional right to bear arms. “But not while we’re here.”

Buccaneers select LSU’s White in first round of NFL draft

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are counting on Devin White to help them become relevant again.

The powerful and speedy LSU linebacker was the fifth pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, joining a porous defense making the transition to a 3-4 scheme after allowing the second-most points in the NFL last season.

Raptors, 76ers made changes this season, and now face off

(AP) - The last time Toronto and Philadelphia played was on February 5, a night where the Raptors went into the 76ers’ home building and had absolutely no trouble on the way to an easy win.

Later that night, the 76ers struck a deal to get Tobias Harris.

And about a day later, the Raptors went out and got Marc Gasol.

US economy grew at strong 3.2 percent rate in first quarter

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than expected, overcoming a host of headwinds including global weakness, rising trade tensions and a partial government shutdown.

Hitting NFL draft’s red carpet means dressing up for moment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brian Burns simply had to have the right pair of Spider-Man socks, so the pass rusher from Florida State had a pair overnighted to him in time for the red carpet at the NFL draft. The perfect touch to the purple suit and sunglasses making him the best-dressed.

At least in his opinion.

“How do I think I rate? I’m a 10. All day. I’m a 10,” Burns said. “Yeah it’s me. I’ve got it.”