February 2022

Elton appoints Ackless as mayor

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ELTON — Avella Ackless was appointed Monday to fill the empty space at the helm of the town council after Elton Mayor Roger “Tony” Laughlin resigned last week.

One arrested for attempted first-degree murder

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Jennings Police Department (JPD) officers arrested a local man Monday evening for a shooting they believe occurred within the past few weeks.

Local man sentenced for hunting violations

LAFAYETTE — U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown recently announced a Jennings man and repeat offender was sentenced for wildlife hunting violations at the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge in both 2021 and 2019.

My Girl

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Local fathers had the opportunity to spend time with their daughters at the annual Daddy-Daughter Dance recently. Submitted photosww

COA MARDI GRAS BALL RETURNS

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LACASSINE — A local organization presents parish senior citizens with the opportunity to dust off their best Mardi Gras garb and “laissez les bon temp rouler” during their annual event.

Russia’s doping case helps China skirt dicey topics

BEIJING (AP) — Little more than a week ago, the questions from non-Chinese reporters at daily Olympics briefings were about sensitive things involving China — tennis player Peng Shuai, the government’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims in the northwest, the efficiency of the anti-COVID “closed-loop system.”

Stocks gain, oil falls as Ukraine tensions ease

(AP) — Stocks rose broadly in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as investors welcomed early signs that tensions appear to be easing in Ukraine.

Lawyers: Sex abuse lawsuit against Prince Andrew settled

NEW YORK (AP) — A tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit accusing Prince Andrew of sexually abusing Virginia Giuffre when she was 17 years old in which the prince will make a substantial donation to the charity of his accuser and says he never intended to malign her character, according to a court filing Tuesday.

US figure skaters struggle at women’s Olympic short program

BEIJING (AP) — Three U.S. women advanced to the free skate but struggled to break into medal contention in an event that has been overshadowed by the latest Russian doping scandal.

Statewide burn ban issued

The state issued a burn ban Tuesday morning due to recent dry weather conditions.