December 2020

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Athletes to retrace Sierra escape of Donner Party survivors

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A pair of backcountry endurance athletes who became obsessed with the Donner Party spent the last seven years researching and exploring the Sierra on foot to try to pinpoint the final 90-mile (145-kilometer) route survivors of the infamous tale of cannibalism finally cut through mountain snow drifts to safety in the winter of 1846-47.

Japan ‘Twitter killer’ sentenced to death for serial murders

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court on Tuesday sentenced a man to death for killing and dismembering nine people, most of whom had posted suicidal thoughts on social media, in a case that shocked the country.

Elvie Abshire Leger

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Elvie Abshire Leger, born May 21, 1927, reached her final destination Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.

Randy Keith Klumpp

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A Mass of Christian burial will be held today, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Evangeline for Randy Keith Klumpp, 64, who died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at 9 p.m. Fr. Paul LaFleur, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will officiate for the services.

Lady Dogs topple Merryville, suffer first defeat to STM

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LAKE ARTHUR – The Jennings Lady Bulldogs (JHS) split a pair of games in the Lake Arthur Tournament last week. The Lady Dogs flew past perennial Class 1A power Merryville by a final of 47-28, but dropped their first decision of the 2020 season a day later to the St. Thomas More Lady Cougars by a final of 63-44.

MOVING AHEAD

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LAKE ARTHUR – The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers (LA) claimed a pair of victories in their tournament this week to move their overall record to 11-2.The Lady Tigers defeated Lacassine 68-30, then topped Ville Platte by a final of 74- 34.

Lady Cardinals blow past Delcambre 52-32

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LAKE ARTHUR – The Lacassine Lady Cardinals (LHS) took home a big win over the Delcambre Lady Panthers in the Lake Arthur Tournament last week. LHS toppled Delcambre by a final of 52- 32.

DOTD to make final debris pass in JDP

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced its final pass for debris removal in Allen and Jeff Davis parishes is expected to be complete by Dec. 23.

Entergy resumes disconnects for commercial customers

Entergy will resume disconnects for commercial, governmental and industrial customers.