February 2022

Was your grandfather a character?

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Valentine’s Day and other time-sensitive topics delayed my writing about this, but a few weeks ago marked the 50th anniversary of the death of my grandfather, Carl Spencer Tyree.

J&J, distributors finalize $26B landmark opioid settlement

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors finalized nationwide settlements over their role in the opioid addiction crisis Friday, an announcement that clears the way for $26 billion to flow to nearly every state and local government in the U.S.

Treasury: Most COVID rental aid went to low-income residents

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 80 percent of the billions of dollars in federal rental assistance aimed at keeping families in their homes during the pandemic went to low-income tenants, the Treasury Department said.

HEADED BACK TO HAMMOND

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MANSURA – The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers found themselves in familiar territory Friday when they hit the road to Avoyelles Parish for the chance to return to the LHSAA’s Marsh Madness State Tournament. To advance back to “Big Dance”, they would have to go up and try to avenge one of only six defeats in their season. In the way of their trip back to Hammond was the No. 4-ranked Avoyelles Public Charter Lady Vikings (APC). The Lady Vikings had defeated Lake Arthur in their third contest of the season by a final of 52-43, however it would be a whole different story in the rematch.

Key inflation gauge hit 6.1 percent in January, highest since 1982

WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.1 percent in January compared with a year ago, the latest evidence that Americans are enduring sharp price increases that will likely worsen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Principal accused of stealing money from school

BALDWIN (AP) — A south Louisiana principal is free on bond following his arrest for allegedly stealing money from his high school, authorities said.

Lady Hornets End Season with 30-5 Record

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The Hathaway Lady Hornets saw their magical season come to an end Thursday night in the Class B quarterfinals with a tough 42-41 loss to the Anacoco Lady Indians. The Lady Hornets end their season with a sparkling 30-5 record and a fourth straight district 6-B championship. Submitted photos

JUDGE DECLARES MAN ACCUSED IN OFFICER’S DEATH NOT COMPETENT

LAFAYETTE (AP) — A judge has declared that a man facing charges in the fatal 2017 shooting of a Louisiana police officer is not competent to stand trial. State district Judge Valerie Gotch Garrett ruled that suspect Ian Howard, is unable to help in his own defense, news outlets reported. Howard, 32, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lafayette police Cpl. Michael Middlebrook. Conviction would mean a possible death sentence. Garrett issued an order Feb. 17 declaring that although Howard understood the charges filed against him, he could not help in his own defense because of “his degenerative condition from lack of medication and the complex nature of the case against him.”

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.

Lady Dog rally falls short to Madison Prep

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BATON ROUGE — The Jennings Lady Bulldogs basketball season ended Thursday night as their 4th period rally against the Madison Prep Lady Chargers fell short. After the No.4 Lady Chargers took an 18-3 lead in the 1st period, the No.5 Lady Dogs would begin to rally in the next 3 periods. With 3 minutes left in the game, the Lady Dogs trailed 53-52, but Madison would make 8 of their 10 free throws to help them to their 65-58 quarterfinal win.