May 2021

Etienne, Jr., transitions to broader role with Jaguars

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JACKSONVILLE – For all of his high school and college football career, Travis Etienne Jr. has found himself stationed in the backfield as a record-setting running back. A career that has led him to new heights, plenty of individual records and ultimately a first round selection in last month’s NFL Draft. However, the speedster has already begun to take on another role with the Jacksonville Jaguars as he went through mini-camp with the teamat wide receiver. Catching the football has become a tool that has made Etienne extremely valuable in a multitude of ways, and new Jaguars’ Head Coach Urban Meyer has expressed those thoughts early on.

Farewell, Graduates

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HATHAWAY– Graduates of Hathaway High School received their diplomas on Friday, May 14, in Oris Guidry Gymnasium.

Parish residents may qualify for broadband benefit

Parish residents may qualify for an emergency broadband benefit, helping households connect during the pandemic.

A Truly Memorable Summer Menu

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Summer days are often spent with family and friends, soaking in the sun’s rays and enjoying outdoor living with warm-weather activities. Complement this year’s summertime excitement with food that matches your enthusiasm for the season.

Officials remember former Gov. Buddy Roemer

BATON ROUGE — This morning, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on the death of former Gov. Charles Elson “Buddy” Roemer III who served as Louisiana’s 52nd governor from 1988-1992.

Tigers keep postseason hopes alive with series win over Bama

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BATON ROUGE – Senior right-hander Ma’Khail Hilliard earned his fifth win in five decisions Sunday, and centerfielder Giovanni DiGiacomo homered twice to lead LSU to a 13-5 win over Alabama in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.

E.R. “Red” Giles

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LAKE ARTHUR – Funeral services for E.R. “Red” Giles, 91, of Lake Arthur were held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur at 2 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2021, with Pat Deshotel officiating.

John David Mallett

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The family and friends of John David Mallett are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on May 14, 2021, at the age of 80.

Fenway Park will open to 100 percent

(AP) – The Boston Red Sox will be allowed to fill Fenway Park to capacity as of Memorial Day weekend. They would be one of the first teams in major league baseball to play to a full house.

LSU Softball earns No. 7 national seed; will host Regional at Tiger Park

BATON ROUGE – The LSU Tiger softball team is back in the NCAA Tournament for the 15th straight time as they were named to the 64-team field announced Sunday evening on ESPN2.