August 2021

China orders mass testing in Wuhan as COVID outbreak spreads

BEIJING (AP) — China suspended flights and trains, canceled professional basketball league games and announced mass coronavirus testing in Wuhan on Tuesday as widening outbreaks of the delta variant reached the city where the disease was first detected in late 2019.

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Randy James Guidry

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Funeral services for Randy James Guidry, 34, of Maurice, formerly of the Hathaway area, will be held at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel, with Deacon Bill Vincent officiating.

Daniel Warren Price

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LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Mr. Daniel Warren Price, 74, of Lake Arthur will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating.

Police: Five wounded in Bourbon Street shooting

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police said five people were shot and wounded early Sunday morning in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter, an area usually packed with tourists visiting the city.

Woman killed after car struck by Amtrak train in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A woman was killed when her car was struck by a train, authorities said.

Governor issues new mask mandate

Governor John Bel Edwards issued a new mask mandate Monday due to the current COVID-19 surge Louisianians are facing.

WHAT A HANDFUL

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Two Huddo, Texas, families recently stopped off at the Gator Chateau in Jennings. Pictured above and at left with handler Nate Murray, 16, is Holland Debes, 4. Colton Newman, 14, and Jonah Hogg, 12 (at top), watch the alligators from a distance. Daily News photos by Amanda Gist

Officials: New laws took effect Aug. 1

A law restructuring the licensing and registration process for Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) went into effect on Aug. 1.

Drainage district receives clean audit

A state audit revealed healthy finances, with one instance of noncompliance in their financial records involving amending the budget.