January 2021

Widespread internet outages hit northeast U.S.

(AP) - Internet users across the northeast U.S. reported widespread outages Tuesday.

Vaccine appointments canceled amid confusion over supply

(AP) - An increasing number of COVID-19 vaccination sites around the U.S. are canceling appointments because of vaccine shortages in a rollout so rife with confusion that even the new CDC director admitted she doesn’t know exactly how many shots are in the pipeline.

Biden to pause oil drilling on public lands

WASHINGTON (AP) President Joe Biden is set to announce a wide-ranging moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on U.S. lands, as his administration moves quickly to reverse Trump administration policies on energy and the environment and address climate change. Two people with knowledge of Biden’s plans outlined the proposed moratorium, which will be announced Wednesday. They asked not to be identified because the plan has not been made been public; some details remain in flux.

Hospitalizations in Louisiana dropping

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Louisiana have dropped to the lowest level since late December - prior to a post-holiday season surge that saw the number hit a record high.

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Levi’s 22 guides Tigers to 55-39 win over Devils

LAKE ARTHUR - The Lake Arthur Tigers picked up their first win of the season Friday night as they blew past the Port Barre Red Devils by a final of 55-39 at “Nookie” Moore Gymnasium.

INDIANS MAKE IT 11 STRAIGHT

ELTON - The No. 3 Elton Indians made it 11 straight wins Friday night, as theyblew past the East Beauregard Trojans by a final of 70-28 at Oris Guidry Gymnasium. The win moved the Indians to 15-3 overall, 7-0 in district play. The Indians kicked off the second round of district play Tuesday when they did battle with the Merryville Panthers. As usual, the Indians rode a balanced scoring attack that saw three players hit double figures in the win. Sherman Bellow topped the list for Elton with his game-high 20.

DID YOU KNOW?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive alcohol consumption is responsible for one in 10 deaths among working-age adults in the United States. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans,which are produced jointly every five years by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture, advise adults about healthy alcohol consumption.According to the guidelines, women should consume no more than one drink per day while men should limit their consumption to two drinks per day or less. Consuming more alcohol than the guidelines suggest can prove fatal, as the CDC notes that binge drinking is responsible for almost half the deaths related to excessive alcohol consumption.

Lady Tigers roll past Port Barre 82-25

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LAKE ARTHUR - The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers made quick work out of yet another district 6-2A foe Friday night, as they annihilated the Port Barre Lady Red Devils by a final of 82-25. With the win, the Lady Tigers moved to 22-3 overall and a perfect 3-0 in district play. Lake Arthur placed four in double figures Friday night, highlighted by Vivian Sketoe’s gamehigh 19 points.