December 2021

POLICE REPORT

Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.

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Sunday, Dec. 12

ShiShi Gashira makes winter landscapes come to life

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If you’ve noticed the sudden explosion of beautiful rose-pink flowers dotting the landscapes these past few weeks, you have witnessed one of the top-performing shrubs for Louisiana landscapes: ShiShi Gashira.

Lady Hornets cruise to win over Elton

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HATHAWAY – The Hathaway Lady Hornets upped their sparkling season record to 15-1 with a 91-16 win over parish foe Elton Thursday night at Charles Groth Gymnasium. The Lady Hornets placed all 12 of their players in the scoring column, and saw five hit double figures in the win. The loss dropped the Lady Indians to 3-5 overall on their young season.

Lady Dogs drop tough one to Barbe, 59-52

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LAKE ARTHUR - The 5A Barbe Lady Bucs used their size, speed and an effective full-court press to defeat the Jennings Lady Dogs 59-52 Thursday nightat the Lake Arthur Tournament.

Lady Tigers fend off Southside, 36-32

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LAKE ARTHUR – The Lake Arthur Tigers fought off a feisty Southside Sharks team Thursday night in the Lake Arthur Tournament to claim a 36-32 win at “Nookie” Moore Gymnasium. After trailing at the end of the first quarter, the Lady Tigers rallied in the second stanza to gain a lead they would never relinquish. The victory upped the Lady Tigers’ overall record to 8-3 overall, 2-0 in their tournament. Lake Arthur took on the Jennings Lady Bulldogs Friday night in the tournament finale.

Saints face Jets, look to end first 5-game skid under Payton

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — It has been 16 years since the Saints were in this lengthy a slump. It’s also the first time Sean Payton has lost five straight games since taking over as coach in New Orleans.

NCAA puts Auburn hoops on four years probation, suspends Pearl

(AP) — The NCAA has placed the Auburn men’s basketball program on four years probation for unethical conduct involving former associate head coach Chuck Person and imposed a two-game suspension on coach Bruce Pearl for failing to monitor his assistant and adequately promote compliance.

SIX-MONTH SUSPENSION FOR LAWYER IN HIGH-PROFILE POLICE CASES

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A prominent Louisiana civil rights lawyer has been suspended from practicing law in the state for six months.

MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH GRAMBLING HOMECOMING SHOOTING

RUSTON (AP) — A man has been charged in connection with a shooting at Grambling State University during its homecoming week that killed one person and wounded seven.