March 2021

AP source: Titans trade 2020 first-round pick to Dolphins

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —A person familiar with the deal says the Tennessee Titans have traded offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson to the Miami Dolphins in a move unloading their first-round draft pick after his rookie season.

Hawks forward Cam Reddish has procedure on right Achilles

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish had a nonsurgical procedure on Monday after missing six games with soreness in his right Achilles.

Arkansas bill on trans athletes in female sports advances

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (AP) — An Arkansas Senate panel on Monday advanced legislation banning transgender girls and women athletes from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity, despite supporters saying they can’t cite an example of that happening in the state.

Blackhawks F Dach joins practice in comeback from surgery

CHICAGO (AP) — Kirby Dach joined the Chicago Blackhawks for an optional practice on Monday, taking a big step in his comeback from wrist surgery.

David Davenport

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A memorial visitation honoring the life of David Davenport, 75, was held Monday, March 8, 2021, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Miguez Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements were made through Miguez Funeral Home.

David Wade Babineaux

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Funeral services for David Wade Babineaux, 33, of Lake Arthur will be held at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings, with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating.

HONORING DR. SEUSS

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Dr. Seuss and his quirky literary works were celebrated in schools across America this week. In Jeff Davis Parish, James Ward Elementary students enjoyed activities for the weekwhile Lake Arthur High hosted a virtual reading for younger students. Submitted photos

Elections again? Voting opens in Louisiana’s US House races

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Voters thought they’d settled Louisiana’s congressional seats last fall, but only a few months later, they’re being asked to return to the polls for a sort of do-over.

NY officials removed fuller tally of nursing home deaths

NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s health department confirmed reports late Thursday that members of his COVID-19 task force altered a state Health Department report to omit the full number of nursing home patients killed by the coronavirus, but insisted the changes were made because of concerns about the data’s accuracy.

House impeachment manager sues Trump, allies over riot

WASHINGTON (AP) Rep. Eric Swalwell, who served as a House manager in Donald Trump’s last impeachment trial, Med a lawsuit Friday against the former president, his son, lawyer and a Republican congressmanwhose actions he charges led to January’s insurrection. The California Democrat’s suit, Med in federal court in Washington, alleges a conspiracy to violate civil rights, along with negligence, inciting a riot and inflicting emotional distress. It follows a similar suit Med by Rep. Bennie Thompson last month in an attempt to hold the former president accountable in some way for his actions Jan. 6, following his Senate acquittaL