May 2021

Too much trash

LAKE ARTHUR –– Lake Arthur is facing a trash problem it seems, as it was the topic of discussion at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting.

DOWNTOWN THROWDOWN!

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The town of Welsh recently announced its first annual Downtown Throwdown event scheduled for today, Friday.

Local mother, daughter take top honors in JDN Mom & Me Look Alike Contest

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Six-year-old Eva LaBouve was quick to shoot out a “no” when asked whether she and her mom looked alike. However, it seems her mom and the rest of the parish had a different opinion.

How to approach travel during an uncertain summer

Vacation season is right around the corner. For the second straight summer, travelers may have to contend with uncertain circumstances as the world continues to confront the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Celebrate a Classic Sandwich

Even though making sandwiches usually does not involve any cooking, that doesn’t mean layering flavors and selecting quality meats and cheeses involves any less intuition and skill. One of the most popular styles of sandwiches goes by many names, and what you call the sandwich may let others know which part of the country you call home.

Keep healthy items on hand for family snacking

Who hasn’t been spending more time at home lately? Many families have perfected the balance of managing a household in which kids may be engaged in virtual learning while Mom and Dad are putting in a full day’s work from the home office. At several points during the day, families need to recharge. Having nutritious snacking choices on hand can tame hunger in a healthy way.

Louisiana offering digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination

BATON ROUGE, (AP) — Louisiana is offering residents the ability to show digital proof of their coronavirus vaccinations on their cellphones.

Four people killed when plane crashes into Miss. home

(AP) – A small plane crashed into a Mississippi home, killing one of the home’s four occupants and three Texas residents who were flying to a university graduation ceremony, authorities said Wednesday.

Transgender sports ban bill wins Louisiana Senate backing

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With no debate, Louisiana state senators Wednesday overwhelmingly agreed to bar transgender athletes from competing on girls’ sports teams in schools. The Senate voted 29-6 for the bill from Sen. Beth Mizell, the Senate’s second-ranking Republican.

La. House backs removing permit mandate for concealed carry

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana House voted Wednesday to scrap the need for a permit to carry a concealed handgun in the state, joining the Senate in backing the idea.