August 2019

TODAY IN HISTORY

1146 - European leaders outlaw crossbow, intending to end war for all time 1363 - Beginning of the Battle of Lake Poyang; two Chinese rebel leaders Chen Youliang and Zhu

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Springer’s Bomb leads Astros to win over Rays

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston starter Gerrit Cole wasn’t able to extend his career-long winning streak on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. But his offense made sure he didn’t

Lewis anchors Tiger offensive line in opener against Georgia Southern

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(AP) - When he first met Damien Lewis, Lloyd Cushenberry struggled to get a read on his new teammate. Cushenberry could see the massive frame, the bulging biceps and muscular

Libraries are about more than books

This newspaper regularly features information on activities taking place in libraries located with Jeff Davis Parish. Those sites stay quite busy. While a library and its online services are the

Disease killing hundreds of deer in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a virus has killed hundreds of deer in south-central Iowa.

The Iowa Natural Resources Department says the outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease is concentrated in and near Warren County. The disease is spread by female midges that feed on the dead animals.

The disease causes high fever in deer. The cell membranes in their hearts, lungs and diaphragms weaken and burst. The department says the disease kills animals every year but not usually at the rate of this outbreak.

Sick, dying workers demand help after cleaning coal ash

KINGSTON, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Valley Authority, long respected for providing good jobs and cheap electricity, is facing a growing backlash over its handling of a massive coal ash spill a decade ago, with potentially serious consequences for an industry often opposed to environmental regulation.

Epstein accuser says Prince Andrew should ‘come clean’

LONDON (AP) — An alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein who claims she was also delivered to Britain’s Prince Andrew for paid sex as a teenager has challenged the British royal to speak up, saying: “He knows exactly what he’s done and I hope he comes clean about it.”

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Chamber to host JDP candidate forum

The Chamber of Southwest Louisiana is holding several candidate forums including an event in Jeff Davis Parish next week.

Wednesday, Sept. 4, a forum is being held from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the SOWELA Morgan Smith Campus in Jennings. Candidates running for the District 25 Senate seat, as well as House seats 32 and 37 will be on hand to discuss their campaigns for the Oct. 12 Gubernatorial election.

Admission is free and a light breakfast will be provided.

The event is being hosted by the Chamber of SWLA and the Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce.