August 2020

TWITTER PERMANENTLY BANS FORMER KKK LEADER DAVID DUKE

(AP) - Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has been banned from Twitter for breaking the social media platform’s site’s rules forbidding hate speech.

School board keeps Aug. 17 start date

The school board voted 7-2 Thursday for students to return to classrooms Monday, Aug. 17 as planned.

Taking it to the Courts

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This ladies’ tennis league took it to the court for some strenous exercise and friendly competition at the Cutting Park. Below, Jackie Royer (right) and Mary Cart (left) have a little fun during the match. At right, captain Janine Hollier prepares to serve.

EFD responds to blaze at wood chipping plant

ELTON - Firefighters here had an opportunity to put the recently purchased engines to the test when a fire broke out on La. 1130 late Wednesday evening. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office has opened an investigation regarding the matter.

Bill affects parish voters in upcoming fall elections

A bill passed by the Louisiana Legislature is requiring changes for some voters here.

USE SUMMER TO PLAN YOUR FALL GARDEN

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Summertime is the best time to just sit back and enjoy your garden. And while you’re at it, you can start thinking about fall gardening.

Theory suggests thymus plays role in severity of COVID

Dear Doctor: What’s the connection between the novel coronavirus and the thymus gland? A friend of ours who is a doctor says it’s probably what keeps young kids from getting so sick. I’ve never even heard of the thymus. What does it have to do with coronavirus?

Tips offered for planting fall vegetables

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Tending to backyard vegetable gardens can fill many hours of enjoyable downtime in the great outdoors. What’s more, the bounty produced by such gardens provides healthy, fresh foods to gardeners and their loved ones.

CORPORATION FORMED PROMOTING HYPNOSIS

A local physician Wednesday detailed a new corporation formed here for the purpose of producing "hypnotic cassette tape recordings" aimed at personality development through motivational messages.

Undated photo

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Undated photo of Madeline Motel & Cafe in Jennings