July 2020

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Iran fires missiles at mock aircraft carrier amid US tensions

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard fired a missile from a helicopter targeting a replica aircraft carrier in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television reported on Tuesday, an exercise aimed at threatening the U.S. amid tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Mayors want US agents blocked from five major cities

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayors of Portland, Oregon, and five other major U.S. cities appealed Monday to Congress to make it illegal for the federal government to deploy militarized agents to cities that don’t want their presence.

Drew Brees to donate $5M to support Louisiana health care

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife have announced a $5 million donation to build community health centers throughout Louisiana.

Education software firm moving headquarters to Lafayette

LAFAYETTE (AP) — Education software company SchoolMint Inc. will move its headquarters from San Francisco to Louisiana as it consolidates its United States operations in Lafayette, the company’s CEO and Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday.

Saints sign four draft picks as rookies report for camp

METAIRIE (AP) — The New Orleans Saints signed their four 2020 draft picks to four-year contracts on Monday, the day rookie were scheduled to report for training camp, general manager Mickey Loomis said.

BEATING THE HEAT

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Submitted photo Liam Villanueva, 1, of Jennings, takes a dip in the pool to beat the summer time heat.

Emergency unemployment benefits expire

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Qualifying ends, candidates listed

Qualifying for the November Presidential General Congressional Primary Election has ended and the parish will have a new district attorney.

GET A GAME PLAN

With the potential for inclement weather as a result of tropical activity, it is important to take some time to make sure you are prepared for hurricane season. It is critical to make sure plans are updated often to ensure the safety of both family and property.