May 2020

Workforce bill moves forward

A bill aimed at improving workforce conditions in the state has moved forward and is now on its way to the legislative bureau.

EBT program to benefit La. students

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Louisiana has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help feed as many as 611,430 students during the coronavirus pandemic.

Summer Reading

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Isaiah Benoit and Zeke Marshal peruse a selection of free books available now at the Jennings branch of Jeff Davis Libraries.

No virus cases reported at local nursing homes

Louisiana resumed the release Monday of detailed information on coronavirus infections in nursing homes.

Trump’s use of malaria drug likely to be welcomed in India

NEW DELHI (AP) — President Donald Trump’s declaration that he was taking a malaria drug of dubious effectiveness to help fend off the coronavirus will likely be welcomed in India.

Belmont set for June 20 without fans, leads off Triple Crown

(AP) - The Belmont Stakes will be run June 20 in New York without fans and serve as the opening leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown for the first time in the sport’s history.

Pandemic will alter Communion rituals for many US Christians

NEW YORK (AP) — Holy Communion will have a different look when in-person worship services resume at the end of May in the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville, Tennessee: The wafers signifying the body of Christ will be placed in the hands of parishioners by priests and deacons wearing face masks and safety glasses.

Appeals court OKs June 23 NY Democratic presidential primary

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s Democratic Party leadership gave up trying to cancel the state’s June 23 presidential primary Tuesday after an appeals court rejected arguments that holding it during the coronavirus pandemic would endanger public safety.

NFL teams can reopen training facilities with government OK

(AP) - Several NFL teams are reopening their training facilities Tuesday, while many are prohibited by government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.

Summer feeding program to kick off May 26

The ASSIST Agency will once again be offering meals for children who reside in Jeff Davis Parish. Each year, as a way of ensuring children get enough to eat during the summer months while school is out of session, the agency provides meals free of charge. No registration will be necessary to participate.