November 2021

LA Christmas event set for Dec. 11

LAKE ARTHUR — Lake Arthur officials are inviting the community to attend a day of family friendly fun for the town’s annual Christmas parade and fireworks show.

WH offering more aid for winter heat, utility bills

(AP) — The Biden administration is taking steps to help distribute several billion dollars in aid for winter heating and utility bills, an unprecedented sum that comes largely from its $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.

Pfizer, US ink $5.29B deal for possible COVID-19 treatment

(AP) — The U.S. government will pay drugmaker Pfizer $5.29 billion for 10 million treatment courses of its potential COVID-19 treatment if regulators authorize it, the nation’s largest purchase agreement yet for a coronavirus therapy.

Two convicted men exonerated in Malcolm X’s 1965 death

NEW YORK (AP) — Two men who for decades steadfastly maintained their innocence in the 1965 assassination of civil rights icon Malcolm X are set to be exonerated Thursday, after a nearly twoyear-long re-investigation.

Entergy Louisiana: Storm restoration will cost up to $4.1B

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Entergy Louisiana told utility regulators Wednesday that it owes up to $4.4 billion for getting the lights back on after a string of storms and needed a $1 billion loan to meet those costs in the short-term.

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Lady Dogs knock off defending 4A state champion in opener

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The Jennings Lady Bulldogs opened their 2021-22 season with a bang at Gaudet Gymnasium Tuesday night by taking down the defending 4A state champion LaGrange Gators by a final of 53-48. The Lady Dogs used big nights from Anna Trahan and Bri Doucet, who combined for 32 points in the huge win.

HOUNDS WELCOME IN UNDEFEATED GENERAL TRASS IN REGIONAL ROUND

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WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds will host a regional round of the class 2-A non-select playoffs here Friday night after their win over South Plaquemines last Friday night. The win over the number 14 Hurricanes sets up a meeting with number three General Trass, who is 10-0 for the season.

Cards, Lady Cards earn weep over Merryville

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LACASINE – The Lacassine Cardinals and Lady Cards earned a clean sweep over Merryville at John Juneau Gymnasium on Tuesday night. The Lady Cards grabbed a 63-51 win over perennial Class A power Merryville, while the Cards blew past the Panthers by a final of 79-55.

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