December 2019

Report: Boeing considers cutting production of 737 Max

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing may cut production of the grounded 737 Max jet or temporarily stop making it after being told that its timetable for a return to the skies was not realistic, according to a published report Sunday.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Boeing’s board would consider the moves at a meeting that began Sunday and would run into Monday. The newspaper, citing people it did not identify, said management is increasingly seeing production cuts as a viable option.

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Morrish receives honorary doctorate

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McNeese State University conferred an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Louisiana State Sen. Dan W. “Blade” Morrish during the 153rd commencement

ceremony Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Health and Human Performance Education Complex on campus.

Morrish is a successful business owner, outstanding civic leader, distinguished state legislator and an ardent supporter of education, according to a press release issued Monday.

Use safeguards during holidays

With the busy holiday season upon us, officials advise people to be aware of their surroundings in order to protect themselves and their property.

Businesses see an increase in shoppers who are out shopping for gifts and preparing for family gatherings.

Police Chief Danny Semmes offered a few safety tips to follow.

Flashy or oversized designer handbags can be a prime target for potential thieves.

CHRISTMAS ON PARADE

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Lake Arthur (above) and Welsh (below) celebrated the holidays with parades on Saturday.

 

SPORTS BRIEFS

Derrick Henry questionable for Titans’ showdown with Texans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee running back Derrick Henry is questionable for the Titans’ AFC South showdown with the Houston Texans.

Henry has not practiced all week with a sore left hamstring that limited him in th e Titans’ 42-21 win over the Oakland Raiders last week despite him running for 103 yards and a touchdown. Henry currently ranks second in the NFL with 1,243 yards rushing and is tied for the league lead with 13 TD runs.

Brady, Patriots look to get offense going vs Bengals

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady says he is still having fun playing football, even in the midst of one of the most challenging seasons of his career.

“I love it,” he said on Friday, though he balked at saying whether he likes it as much as he used to.

The defending Super Bowl champions head into Sunday’s game against Cincinnati in a prolonged slump, losing two in a row and three of their last five games. Since the start of Week 9, they are 30th in the NFL with an average of 17.6 points per game; only the Bengals and Jaguars are worse.

Plenty of QBs with a pedigree should be available in 2020

(AP) - Several quarterbacks with impressive resumes could be looking for new teams in 2020 after disappointing performances this season.

The list of QBs who could be available includes guys with MVP trophies on their mantels, former No. 1 draft picks and longtime starters.

Eli Manning is the most accomplished of the group. The two-time Super Bowl MVP already has some Hall of Fame credentials. Philip Rivers also has built a case to have his bust enshrined in Canton.

Cam Newton was the 2015 NFL MVP. Nick Foles and Joe Flacco were Super Bowl MVPs.

NFL Notes: Meaty questions, deep cuts with Saints’ Payton

(AP) - Sean Payton responded to a grocery store butcher’s questioning of one of his play calls with a cutting retort about the quality of the meat behind the counter.

The New Orleans Saints coach says he was really trying to be lighthearted about it, but also felt compelled to explain his decision to call for a 2-point conversion that failed in the first quarter of a 48-46 loss to San Francisco last Sunday.

MAGICAL RUN ENDS IN HEARTACHE

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NEW ORLEANS - The Cinderella run ended for the Jennings Bulldogs Friday night in the Mercedes Benz Superdome as they fell to a talented No. 1 St.James Wildcats squad by a score of 51-14. After a fast start by the Dogs that gave them a 7-0 lead, St. James responded by scoring 31 unanswered points to go into the half down 31-7.