August 2021

CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy

(AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged all pregnant women Wednesday to get the COVID-19 vaccine as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Calendar Guidelines

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Follow yard debris guidelines

With grass cutting season upon us, it may seem harmless to blow your yard debris into the streets or sidewalks, but in actuality it can be quite problematic and even dangerous.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

1642 - Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens discovers Martian south polar cap

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LABI: Long road ahead to get back on track

With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitals beds limited across the state, there is a chance that students will have to go back to virtual learning this year. LEAP test scores from last year when students were learning virtually were released this week and the numbers are disheartening.

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The Texas Democrats’ farce continues

Remember the Texas Democrats? Last month, 51 Democratic state lawmakers boarded private planes in Austin, headed for Washington, D.C. Their purpose was to stop a Republican elections bill they characterized as “Jim Crow 2.0” by fleeing the state and thus denying the legislature a quorum.

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Dillon Disposal rates to increase next month

Residents in the rural areas of the parish who receive trash service through Dillon Disposal will be seeing an increase in their monthly bill starting in September.

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JDAC elects new board members

After over 40 years of promoting arts and humanities in the parish, the Jeff Davis Arts Council (JDAC) is restructuring its leadership in order to better serve the community.