November 2020

US government executes man convicted of killing Texas teen

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Orlando Hall got stiffed on a drug deal and went to a Texas apartment looking for the two brothers who took his money. They weren’t home, but their 16-year-old sister was.

Fighting for justice: A decade dominated by TV superheroes

Apologies to Mighty Mouse, who had a bit of a comeback in the late ‘70s (sharing a Saturday morning time slot with, of all creatures, those mouthy magpies Heckle and Jeckle).But when it came to rescuing the world from peril in the 1970s with super-strength and other fantastical powers, this was a decade dominated by primetime TV’s superheroes – from Wonder Woman and The Incredible Hulk to The Six Million Dollar Man and more.

Owl found in Rockefeller Center tree could take flight soon

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (AP) — A tiny owl that was found dehydrated and hungry in the branches of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is eating its way back to good health and is set to be released back into the wild Saturday.

JHS holds Bullying Awareness Week

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Last week, students at Jennings High School (JHS) received lessons in kindness and respect. The counseling staff organized a Bullying Awareness Week, complete with activities, videos and even a colorcoordinated dress code.

POLICE REPORT

Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.

Cheers to Finola Hughes

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Cheers to Finola Hughes for surviving 35 years

White House suggest tougher virus rules in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE (AP) — The White House’s coronavirus advisers are urging Louisiana to step up its restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19, as the number of hospitalized virus patients in the state edged higher Thursday amid a third wave of infections.

Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US

(AP) - Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic – but not until after a long, hard winter.

Biden to meet with Pelosi, Schumer as challenges loom

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Presidentelect Joe Biden is set to hold his first inperson meeting since winning the election with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on Friday.

American passenger recalls trying to kill train attacker

PARIS (AP) — One of three Americans acclaimed as heroes for tackling an alleged Islamic State gunman aboard a Paris-bound train testified at the man’s trial Friday that he tried to kill him.