May 2021

Paw and order

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recent poll showed that one in three A Louisianians think walking dogs every day should be a legal requirement. In addition, 43 percent believe that dog owners should be banned for life from owning pets if they refuse to walk or exercise their dogs.

Blessed are the Peacemakers

The Gospel of Matthew declares, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” This instruction from our Savior certainly applies to Louisiana’s outstanding law enforcement officers who work hard to make our State an even better place for us to live, work, worship, and raise our families

Philadelphia must be saved, I’m changing parties

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Shortly after I turned 18 in December of 1979, I marched myself down to the local firehouse down the street in Llanerch, Pa. and registered as a Democrat. In those days, nothing was done online, and it was a solemn moment when I signed the application and became a full member of civic society.

MAN ACCUSED OF OPENING FIRE DURING FIGHT OVER GIRLFRIEND

EUNICE (AP) — A Louisiana man accused of shooing at another man he allegedly discovered with his girlfriend has been charged with attempted manslaughter.

BLANCO HONORED WITH MARKER

NEW IBERIA (AP) — A new historical marker honoring the late Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco has been unveiled in her hometown of New Iberia.

Jennings man convicted for string of crimes in 2020

A Jennings man pled guilty Thursday to four felony charges and was sentenced to over 10 years of hard labor.

‘One of a kind’

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Former District Attorney Michael Cassidy has spent over 30 years serving the people of Jeff Davis Parish, leaving behind a legacy of those who he influenced over the years.

THE FIGHT FOR NORMALCY

Since March of 2020 when Covid-19 began to rear its ugly head, the high school sports world was forced to deal with the reality of changes unlike any other seen before. There have been cancellations of seasons, contact protocols put into place in an attempt to allow players the chance to continue, attendance policies that have restricted capacity of events down to 25 percent and mandated mask rules.

Romero bill HCR63 to be presented on House floor

A bill that aims to fill labor gaps in the state moved past a House committee this week.

Meet and Greet

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Local gathered for a meet and greet at the Gator Chateau with Louisiana Economic Development and Tourist Commission CEO Creed Romano on Thursday evening. Daily News photos by Caitlin LaComb