May 2020

Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it easier and safer to vote during the coronavirus pandemic. He backed away from that threat but stuck with his unsupported claim that widespread voting by mail promotes “a lot of illegality.”

Astronauts arrive for NASA’s first home launch in decade

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The two astronauts who will end a nine-year launch drought for NASA arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, exactly one week before their historic SpaceX flight.

Largest yet: $1.3B contract for border wall awarded

PHOENIX (AP) — A North Dakota construction company favored by President Donald Trump has received the largest contract to date to build a section of Trump’s signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Craving a Treat?

If spending more time at home than usual has you reaching for snacks more often, keep some quick, flavorful options on-hand to help fuel you and your family throughout the day when hunger pangs strike.

Major drainage project bid out

A major drainage project was bid out by the city recently that will ease flooding from La. 97 to Sherman Street.

Bill clears Senate committee

A bill that would allow Jeff Davis district attorneys to receive health insurance after retirement moved forward on Tuesday.

Boss Trump takes precautions while pushing Americans aside

Real men don’t wear masks. Everybody else in the White House has to wear them, and Boss Trump reportedly yells at people who get too close. But he’s no sniveling Democrat taking sensible precautions.

Doing nothing may be what got us to this point

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I am thankful that all those who have prayed for me for the nearly 75 years I have been on this earth; I am thankful they didn’t wait until the all-clear was sounded to begin their prayers. I’m glad the men and women at Gettysburg, Williamsburg, Valley Forge, Bunker Hill, Normandy, Omaha Beach, Hamburger Hill, Khe Sahn and many other places where Americans have taken a stand for what is right, did not hesitate to step out to defend their beliefs and to gain and protect our freedoms.

Safety on waterways as important as safety on the road

The upcoming week is bringing the official beginning of summer break and Memorial Day Weekend. Families and individuals are planning outdoor activities, many that involve time on the water.

Veterans well, still no visitation allowed

The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home, as well as others across the state, will continue to follow COVID-19 precautions.