March 2022

Turtle escape-hatches now required in more shrimp nets

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The federal government is reminding shrimpers that more boats are now required to have escape hatches for sea turtles installed in their nets.

Judge: New Orleans cops can work more off-duty detail hours

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans officials, facing a shortage of city police officers, can increase the number of hours a week that city police officers are allowed to work private security details, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

Kentucky panel passes ban on older transgender athletes

FRANKFORT, Ky (AP) — A Kentucky House panel advanced legislation Wednesday that would bar transgender girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity from sixth grade to college.

Calls to suspend gas taxes across US grow as prices surge

(AP) — With gas prices at record highs across the U.S., an increasing number of governors and state lawmakers are calling for the suspension of gas taxes to provide relief to motorists who are facing the prospect of even higher pump prices as the country cuts off Russian oil imports.

Firm Pentagon ‘no’ to Polish plan to send jets to Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Wednesday slammed the door on a Polish proposal for providing Ukraine with MiG fighter jets, saying allied efforts against the Russian invasion should be focused on more useful weaponry and the MiG transfer with a U.S. and NATO connection would run a “high risk” of escalating the war.

Walker lifts Texas Southern past Jackson St. 54-50 in SWAC

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — John Walker III came off the bench to score 14 points to lift second-seeded Texas Southern to a 54-50 win over seventh-seeded Jackson State in the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Lions address need, sign WR Josh Reynolds to 2-year contract

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a two-year contract, adding depth where they need it in coach Dan Campbell’s second season.

Vikings hire Tyler Williams from Rams to lead training staff

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings hired Tyler Williams as their executive director of player health and performance on Wednesday, bringing in another former member of the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams to follow new head coach Kevin O’Connell.

PJ approves study for roads project

Jeff Davis Parish police jurors voted unanimously to implement an engineering study in order to determine the scope of a $3.8 million 2022 road improvement project Tuesday.

Villain School

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A Block Off Broadway’s Chip Off the Old Block (CHIPS) middles group prepares for their next production, “Villain School” by Brian D. Taylor. Amielle Paquette (above, from left), Jordan Doucet, Sophie Monaco and Blaire Dupuis practice their roles as the witch clique. Olivia Sherrill (below, from left), Majid Oumarou and Riley Edwards run through a scene. Show times are Saturday, March 12, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. For ticket sales, call the Strand Theatre at 337-821-5509.