March 2022

ROV: Early voter turnout high

Voter turnout for the March 26 election was high, with around 14 percent of eligible voters casting their ballots during the early voting period from Oct. 30 through Nov. 6.

Schools closed due to weather

Jeff Davis School Board office announced Monday school will be closed today due to the potential for hazardous weather conditions predicted from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents are encouraged to be alert as predictions are calling for very high winds, heavy downpours flash flooding and possible tornadic activity.

State entities release financial statements

Three parish entities were recently found to have healthy finances by the Louisiana State Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLAO).

Donations sought for WHS graduation party

WELSH — Parents of Welsh High School (WHS) seniors are asking the community for assistance with the annual alcoholfree post graduation party.

US admiral says China fully militarized isles

OVER THE SOUTH CHINA SEA (AP) — China has fully militarized at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea, arming them with anti-ship and antiaircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment, and fighter jets in an increasingly aggressive move that threatens all nations operating nearby, a top U.S. military commander said Sunday.

Game show ‘The Price Is Right’ bringing competition to you

NEW YORK (AP) — The game show that made famous the phrase “Come on down!” is coming on down to you.

FEMA trailers for 2020 storms soon to require rent

BATON ROUGE (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will soon be charging rent to about 1,750 households displaced by Louisiana’s 2020 hurricanes and still living in mobile homes and similar housing provided by the agency.

LSU taps Murray State’s McMahon to replace Wade

BATON ROUGE (AP) — LSU is filling its men’s basketball coaching vacancy with Murray State’s Matt McMahon, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.

Jackson pledges to decide cases ‘without fear or favor’

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson pledged Monday to decide cases “without fear or favor” if the Senate confirms her historic nomination as the first Black woman on the high court.

AP Source: Winston agrees to return to Saints on two-year deal

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Free agent quarterback Jameis Winston has agreed to return to the New Orleans Saints, a person familiar with the situation said Monday.