June 2021

Workers push back against hospitals requiring COVID vaccines

HOUSTON (AP) — Jennifer Bridges, a registered nurse in Houston, is steadfast in her belief that it’s wrong for her employer to force hospital workers like her to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or say goodbye to their jobs. But that’s a losing legal argument so far.

NATIONAL CHAMP

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EUGENE, Ore. – Dennis Shaver’s top ranked LSU men’s track and field team scored 84 points en route to securing the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Title on Friday evening at Hayward Field. LSU won five individual event titles and the 4x100 meter relay at the meet as the Tigers showed their brute dominance over the rest of the field.

Dallas strikes out 12, Tennessee beats LSU 4-2 in opener

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chad Dallas had 12 strikeouts over six innings, Sean Hunley threw three scoreless innings of relief and Tennessee beat LSU 4-2 on Saturday night to open the best-of-3 Knoxville Super Regional.

US Olympic team to face WNBA players in Vegas All-Star Game

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA will hold its All-Star Game in Las Vegas on July 14 pitting the U.S. women’s national team that will play in the Olympics against some of the league’s best players.

Local legislators’ bills await signature

The state legislature ended its regular session on June 10.

FOR OUR FUTURE

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June 21 to 27 is National Pollinator Week, and the focus is “Pollinators, Plants, People, Planet,” according to www.pollinator.org.

ABOB Packs House

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The Strand Theatre was packed this week for the performance of “I’ve Got the Music in Me,” a dedication to former choir director Frank Ricard, Jr. Daily News photo by Allison Cryer

Pilots from across US compete in STOL flying competition

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Pilots from across the U.S. flew into the Jennings airport on Thursday to compete in the first annual short take off and landing competition.

Animal Tales

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Parish youth will have a hands-on opportunity to learn about animals as Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) Library features Animal Tales this week.

Let Tea Take You for an Adventure

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Visiting a new or favorite destination is one way to travel, but that’s not always possible. If you can’t escape to a new location, consider taking a mental break in the comfort of your own home with tea as your companion.