March 2021

States struggle to get rent relief to tenants

(AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last July that New York would spend $100 million in federal coronavirus relief to help cash-strapped tenants pay months of back rent and avert evictions.

AstraZeneca shots halted in parts of Germany for under-60s

BERLIN (AP) — Several health authorities in Germany announced Tuesday that they are again suspending the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for residents under age 60 amid fresh reports of unusual blood clots in people who recently received the shots.

4-H strawberry sale underway

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Strawberry season is here, which means the Jeff Davis 4-H Jr. Leaders are once again selling flats of fresh Louisiana strawberries.

His Final Days

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The Passion Week Experience, which brings to life the final days of Christ, is now open to the public for viewing. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Friday. See more photos on page 2 of today’s edition. Daily News photos by Sheila Smith

With ship now freed, a probe into Suez Canal blockage begins

SUEZ, Egypt (AP) — Experts boarded the massive container ship Tuesday that had blocked Egypt’s vital Suez Canal and disrupted global trade for nearly a week, seeking answers to a single question that could have billions of dollars in legal repercussions: What went wrong?

Lady Dogs blister Gueydan 17-7 in non-district clash

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What started out as a manic Monday ended up as a good day at the ballpark as the Jennings Lady Dogs Softball team defeated Gueydan 17-7 Monday evening.

Brister tabbed Outstanding Player on 2A All-State Team

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Deonna Brister

World leaders call for pandemic treaty, but short on details

LONDON (AP) — More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called in a commentary published Tuesday for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.

La. finds vaccine hesitancy as shortages end

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Nearly four months after coronavirus vaccinations began, Louisiana is seeing fewer people clamoring for the surging supply of shots, and that fall-off in interest is happening far too soon to contain the spread of the virus.

Lady Tigers take down Welsh 9-5

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LAKE ARTHUR - The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers jumped out to an early 9-0 lead over district rival Welsh Monday night at Dickie Chapman Memorial Complex, then staved off a furious Lady Hounds’ rally in the seventh inning to preserve a 9-5 league win. With the win, Lake Arthur pushed their overall record to 14-3, 1-0 in 6-2 play. Welsh dropped to 9-8 overall, 0-1 in 6-2A.