October 2020

Hurricane forces move of LSU-Missouri game out of Louisiana

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Saturday’s game between Missouri and No. 17 LSU has been moved to Missouri’s home stadium and will be played in the morning because of Hurricane Delta.

The Southeastern Conference announced the move on Wednesday. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement that moving the game was in the best interest of safety for Louisiana.

The game will be played at 11 a.m. CDT in Columbia, Missouri, after being previously scheduled for Saturday night in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Voter beware: US tells public how to avoid election mischief

WASHINGTON (AP) — TheFBIandtheDepartment of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity agency have issued a series of advisories in recent weeks aimed at warning voters about problems that could surface in the election — as well as steps Americans can take to counter the foreign interference threat.

Gov. Edwards declares state of emergency

BATON ROUGE (AP) Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Delta, which is on track to hit his state later this week

The Democratic governor called Delta an “incredibly dangerous storm that will bring heavy winds, rain and life threatening flooding and storm surge to coastal Louisiana.” The emergency declaration allows officials to seek federal aid quickly if needed.

Two scientists win Nobel chemistry prize for gene-editing tool

STOCKHOLM (AP) Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for developing “molecular scissors” to edit genes, offering the promise of one day curing inherited diseases.

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Tigers Defeat Lions 41-28

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The Lake Arthur Tigers defeated the Vinton Lions 41-28 for their first win of the season.

Jennings offense sets off fireworks in 59-49 victory over Cecilia

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CECILIA - In a rare Wednesday night football game, the Jennings Bulldogs won a shootout over the Cecilia Bulldogs by a final of 59-49. Fireworks were all over the field on both sides, but the Jennings offense continued to answer the call possession after possession. Jennings again overcame a 14-0 early deficit to rally and claim another win over a quality 4A opponent.

JDP to feel Delta

Schools are closed and a mandatory evacuation and curfew are in place as Jeff Davis Parish awaits the Friday landfall of Hurricane Delta, projected as of Wednesday night to hit the coast as a Category 2 or 3 hurricane.

Parish schools are closed at least today and Friday. Meanwhile, tonight will begin a curfew that will last until 10 p.m. to sunrise each day until Sheriff Ivy Woods lift the mandatory evacuation.

Committee: Mayor can grant variances

WELSH - In light of hurricane-related disruptions to many people’s living situations, the mayor here has been given the authority to issue zoning hardship variances in certain cases.

At least one person displaced from their home due to Hurricane Laura has requested permission to set up a camper trailer on their property while making house repairs. Monday, the town’s zoning committee issued a hardship variance for this person with the understanding that the camper had to be hooked up to the town’s electrical, water and sewer systems.

Grocery Giveaway

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Volunteers handed out free groceries to 700 cars on Wednesday at the multi-purpose building in Jennings.The giveaway was sponsored by District 37 State Representative Troy Romero and the food was provided by Second Harvest food bank and United Way of Southwest Louisiana.