February 2022

The 2022 class of LTLA

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The 2022 class of LTLA includes Cody Gray, Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou; Dana Monistere, Tangipahoa CVB; Danielle Tassin, Homewood Suites by Hilton; Georgia Craven, Sabine Parish Tourist and Recreation Commission; Hannah Nyman, Visit Lake Charles; Herman Fuselier, St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission; Josh McDaniel, Discover Monroe-West Monroe CVB; Katherine Diemont, Homewood Suites Slidell; Kaylynn Lundy, Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome; Laci Laperouse, St. Martin Parish Tourism; Lance LeBlanc, Lafayette Travel; Leanna Coy, Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau; Nancy Loewer, Acadia Parish Tourist Commission; Ralph Calhoun, Bierdenharm Museum and Gardens; Roberta Carrow Jackson, St. Tammany Tourist Commission; Tara Morvant, Houma Area CVB; Tori Davis, Experience Ruston; Shalisa Roland, Visit Lake Charles; Denise Borrell, River Parish Tourist Commission; Cheryl Mitchelet, BREC; Charlotte Rice, Shreveport/Bossier CVB; Jessica Rodgers, Shreveport/ Bossier CVB and Regan Davis, Louisiana Office of Tourism. Submitted photo

Cyberattacks accompany Russian military assault on Ukraine

BOSTON (AP) — Cyberattacks against Ukrainian government websites and affiliated organizations added to the confusion of Russia’s military assault Thursday, including data-wiping malware activated a day earlier that cybersecurity researchers said infected hundreds of computers including in neighboring Latvia and Lithuania.

Stocks fall; oil, wheat prices jump after Ukraine attack

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell worldwide on Thursday after Russia’s attack of Ukraine sent fear coursing through markets and upped the pressure on the high inflation already squeezing the global economy.

La. delegation urges disaster relief aid for hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta and Ida

WASHINGTON — Louisiana’s Congressional Delegation recently urged leadership in both the House and Senate Appropriation Committees to prioritize funding from the September continuing resolution (CR) towards Louisiana disaster relief in response to the effects of Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta and Ida.

Hopkins helps No. 6 Kentucky rally, then survive LSU 71-66

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Having seen his fellow Kentucky reserves shine when given the opportunity prepared Bryce Hopkins for his chance to make a difference.

Louisiana-Lafayette beats Georgia Southern 82-69

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Theo Akwuba had a seasonhigh 21 points plus 10 rebounds as Louisiana-Lafayette beat Georgia Southern 82-69 on Wednesday night.

State officials rescend burn ban

The recent statewide burn ban has officially been lifted after dry conditions were sufficiently alleviated following several rain events.

Party on Parade

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Jennings Headstart children enjoyed a Mardi Gras parade around the block on Thursday, Feb. 24. Daily News photos by Jason Onellion

Club gun raffle to benefit athletic programs

The Jennings Quarterback Club has started selling tickets for a gun raffle that will award 30 guns to the winners selected in June.

Tigers suffer first loss of the season at Louisiana Tech

RUSTON – No. 15 Louisiana Tech erupted for four runs in the sixth inning Wednesday night to break open a one-run game, and the Bulldogs went on to an 11-6 win over No. 2 LSU at J.C. Love Field.