February 2021

It’s not humane to make a mockery of death

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Death is the one human experience that connects everyone, regardless of color, creed, class or bank account. The inequity comes only in its manner and timing.

La. Senate leader wants voting machine search scrapped

BATON ROUGE (AP) — A key Louisiana Senate leader Thursday called on Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin to jettison his search for new voting machines and redo the effort after seeking more guidance from lawmakers, election experts and the public.

Mr. Potato Head drops the mister, sort of

NEWYORK (AP) — Is it Mr. Potato Head or not?

UN: Carbon-cutting pledges by countries nowhere near enough

(AP) - The newest pledges by countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions are falling far short of what’s needed to limit global warming to what the Paris climate accord seeks, a new United Nations report finds.

Queen says COVID vaccine is quick, painless and helps others

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is encouraging people to be vaccinated against COVID-19, saying the shot is quick, harmless and will help protect others against the disease.

Johnson’s legacy still in the making

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From her long career as an educator, to her membership as the oldest member of St. Paul Baptist Church, Bettye Johnson has been a pillar of the Jennings community for decades.

1991, 30 Years Ago

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It’s the end of an era! Johnny Carson announces he’s stepping down as host of The Tonight Show after nearly 30 years at the helm. Also retiring? Magic Johnson --sort of. After announcing his HIVpositive status, Johnson leaves the NBA, but returns to basketball a year later to win an Olympic gold medal as part of the 1992 “Dream Team.” Afterwards, he rejoins the Lakers and would end up retiring two more times.

Take care of yourself

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Many times this newspaper publishes stories and editorials that focus on an awareness month, during which time is set aside to focus on an issue. This can include awareness about health, services, holidays, organizations and more but there are also awareness days, months and holidays that make me wonder, “Who decided this was needed?”

Tiger Woods transferred to LA hospital after surgery

LOS ANGELES (AP) —Tiger Woods was moved Thursday to another Los Angeles hospital after undergoing surgery to his right leg after being badly injured in a car crash.

Vaccination ‘passports’ may open society, but inequity looms

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Violet light bathed the club stage as 300 people, masked and socially distanced, erupted in gentle applause. For the first time since the pandemic began, Israeli musician Aviv Geffen stepped to his electric piano and began to play for an audience seated right in front of him.