May 2020

Assistance available for ag producers

Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic.

JDP 4-H offering summer programs, contests

Jeff Davis Parish 4-H is offering summer programs for members with a green thumb. Participants can now sign up for the first ever pumpkin growing contest or enhance their skills with an online gardening class.

Graduates, we are proud of you

In June, we will watch high school seniors from Jeff Davis Parish graduate and move on to the next phases of their lives.

TODAY IN HISTORY

585 BC - Solar eclipse, as predicted by Greek philosopher Thales, while Lydians at war with the Medes leads to a truce. One of the cardinal dates from which other dates calculated.

Everything is part of a plan

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This being the week we set aside to honor those who have fallen in defense of our nation has brought back memories of my time in the service, places I went, people I’ve met and friendships that have lasted for over 50 years.

Trump is preparing to yell ‘fraud’ if he loses in November

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The Trump-fueled pandemic has already claimed 94,000 American lives. And six months from now, the pandemic-fueled election may well wreak havoc with what’s left of American democracy.

Truckers invited to state capitol

A local trucking business owner is inviting truck drivers to descend on the capitol this Thursday in Baton Rouge.

WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over, dampens hopes

BANGKOK (AP) — As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still in the very middle of the outbreak, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic rebound and renewed international travel.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule.

Federal virus testing plan puts burden on states

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing puts much of the burden on states while promising to provide supplies such as swabs and material to transport specimens.