October 2020

Company cites pandemic in delaying $9B project

CONVENT (AP) — A company is citing the coronavirus pandemic for its decision to delay some work on a more than $9 billion construction project in Louisiana.

Formosa Plastics affiliate FG LA LLC said it is deferring major construction on a petrochemical facility in St. James Parish, The Advocate reported.

A statement from the company said building won’t begin until the pandemic has subsided or there’s a effective, widely available vaccine. It’s unclear whether either of those might occur, but health experts don’t expect large numbers of vaccine doses before early next year.

No. 1 Clemson has new faces on defense and still dominating

(AP) - Clemson once again has a dominating defense that delivers crunching hits and game-changing interceptions that has helped the Tigers ascend to the top of college football.

That seems to be an annual summary of Clemson, it’s just the names that change from year to year.

Despite losing six starters on defense from its national championship game last January, the Tigers (5-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) are once more among the leaders in fewest yards allowed in their latest title run.

Tigers set to battle South Carolina in Tiger Stadium

(AP) - THREE STORY LINES FOR GAMECOCKS VS. TIGERS:

1. If you believe in such things as momentum, the Gamecocks would appear to have it on their side heading into this contest. USC is coming off two straight wins, including an upset over No. 15 Auburn on Saturday. LSU, meanwhile, has lost two of three games this season, and the Tigers’ most recent game against Florida was postponed due to surging COVID-19 cases on the Gators.The Gamecocks haven’t defeated LSU since 1994 — but they also hadn’t defeated Auburn since 1933 before Week 4’s win.

Trump tends to electoral map, Biden eyes Obama boost

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is hopping from one mustwin stop on the electoral map to the next in the leadup to a final presidential debate that may be his last, best chance to alter the trajectory of the 2020 campaign.

Pumpkins Aplenty

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The Town of Elton recently adorned the town park with this festive pumpkin display.

Unclaimed property list in today’s edition

In today’s paper, starting on Page 9, you’ll find a list of Jeff Davis Parish residents owed money by the state of Louisiana.

Aid becomes evacuation

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When Britney Hodges and her children came to help family after Hurricane Laura, she never expected their trip would be interrupted by yet another hurricane.

TIGERS DROP SHOOTOUT WITH PICKERING

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LAKE ARTHUR – The Lake Arthur Tigers and Pickering Red Devils went back-and-forth at each other all Saturday afternoon at Jack Doland Stadium in a non-district clash. However, it was Pickering who was able to throw the last punch late in the fourth quarter to earn a 42-35 shootout victory over the Tigers. The win moved Pickering to 2-1 overall, while the Tigers dropped to 1-2 heading into the start of district play this week.

Another Classic in Jennnigs/Eunice rivalry

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Foo Fact of the Game: In the 1st half, Eunice had 184 total yards, 8 first downs, and 14 points. In the 2nd half, the Dogs defense held Eunice to 57 total yards, 2 first downs and no points.

Claude Maurice ‘Sammy’ Duplechian

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A Mass of Christian burial for Claude Maurice “Sammy” Duplechian will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at 2 p.m., with Father Susil Fernando officiating.