March 2021

A Good Day to Donate

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Leroy “Possum” Henry, of Jennings, took the time out of his day to donate blood at the City Conference Center recently for those in need in Jeff Davis Parish. Daily News photo by Allison Cryer

Early voting totals released

Early voting totals for the March 20 election were released Monday by the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office (SOS).

Grant funds available through LDAF program

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is now accepting applications for the 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced.

Are you at risk?

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On average, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 36 seconds, approximately 2,380 deaths each day, according to the American Heart Association. Each day, 405 deaths occur in the U.S. as the result of strokes, an average of one death every 3:33. More people die annually from CVD than from any other cause including cancer, COPD, diabetes, lung infections and the flu, according to the American Heart Association (AHA) 2021 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics.

Louisiana officials warn of imposter motor vehicle websites

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Officials are warning Louisiana residents about impostor third-party websites that overcharge for vehicle registration services and gather personal data and credit card information.

Major street project to begin in New Orleans’ French Quarter

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Some residents in New Orleans’ French Quarter can expect noise and shaking as the city embarks on a major street project.

University Board to mull potential discipline for president

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State University’s Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday to review an investigative report into sexual misconduct complaints and Title IX issues at Louisiana State while OSU president F. King Alexander was president there.

Clara Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Roberts

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Clara Elizabeth “Beth” Roberts, died Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Jackson, Tenn.

Problem gambling an issue in Louisiana

The signs of problem gambling may be right in front of you without you even realizing it — even in those closest to you.

The villain in the fairytale

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We’re tired of hearing about Harry and Meghan. I’m tired of hearing about Harry and Meghan. The reaction to one aspect of their revelations in an interview with Oprah Winfrey has bothered me, however, and it’s a subject that I believe should be discussed regularly: mental health.