March 2021

UK royals absorb shock of revealing Harry, Meghan interview

LONDON (AP) Britain and its royal family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove the duchess to thoughts of suicide.

SWEET VICTORY

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HAMMOND — There’s an old saying ‘that good things come to those who wait,’ The saying couldn’t be more true for the Lake Arthur Lady Tigers, as they picked up their first Class 2A state championship in 45 years Friday night by edging the Doyle Lady Tigers 62-61 in arguably the most thrilling basketball game at the LHSAA’s Marsh Madness Tournament held at Southeastern Louisiana University’s Alumni Center.

HEADED BACK TO BURTON

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HATHAWAY - Inspired by having more family and friends inside Charles Groth Gymnasium, the home-standing Hathaway Hornets had a 77-53 quarter-final win over the visiting Fairview Panthers. The No. 3 Hornets trailed the No. 6 Panthers twice early in the game, and then steadily increased their lead to punch their ticket to the 2021 Marsh Madness Tournament.

Cowboys, QB Prescott finally have agreement on new contract

(AP) - The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott have finally agreed on the richest contract in club history two years after negotiations first started with the star quarterback

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Local NAACP chapter installs officers

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The local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter No. 659 formed recently here performed the installation of their officers Saturday.

CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPS

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The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers brought home the Class 2A State Championship Friday night at the Alumni Center in Hammond by defeating the No.1 Doyle Lady Tigers by a final of 62-61. It was Lake Arthur’s first state championship in 45 years.The Lady Tigers ended their season with an overall record of 31-4. Daily News photo by Christy Broussard

Welsh Fire Department undergoing PIAL rating process

WELSH - The fire department here is currently undergoing a rating process that directly affects homeowners and property insurance premiums in its district.

LA Housing Authority shows healthy finances

LAKE ARTHUR — The Housing Authority of Lake Arthur showed healthy finances and continues to operate without the need for debt borrowing.

Hornets Headed to Marsh Madness Tourney

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The Hathaway Hornets punched their ticket to the LHSAA’s Marsh Madness Tournament on Friday night by defeating Fairview in a quarterfinal match-up.The Hornets will take on Simsboro this afternoon at 5p.m. inside the Burton Coliseum for a chance to advance to the Class B state championship game. Daily News photo by Michelle Labouve