March 2022

Biden, Cabinet fan out around nation to sell domestic agenda

SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden, struggling to regain his political footing as the midterm elections approach, visited the crucial state of Wisconsin on Wednesday to promote one of his top accomplishments, a bipartisan infrastructure measure that will distribute billions of dollars to fix roads, bridges and other public works.

State wants to put unclaimed money into residents’ hands

BATON ROUGE (AP) — The state of Louisiana currently has $900 million waiting to be claimed by its residents.

Seahawks say they’re not open for business on dealing Wilson

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pete Carroll says the Seattle Seahawks aren’t open for business when teams may inquire about the availability of quarterback Russell Wilson this offseason.

Transgender sports bill heads to Iowa governor

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa legislators on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that would prohibit transgender females from participating in girls high school sports and women’s college athletics, sending a divisive bill likely to draw legal challenges to the governor.

Alabama pulls away from Auburn 75-68 in SEC opener

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Megan Abrams scored 25 points, JaMya Mingo-Young and Brittany Davis had double-doubles and 11th-seeded Alabama turned back 14th-seeded Auburn 75-68 in the first round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Wednesday.

Clemson opens ACC women’s tourney with win over Syracuse

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Delicia Washington had 33 points and 11 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season and No. 13 seed Clemson beat 12thseeded Syracuse 88-69 on Wednesday in the opening game of the ACC tournament.

$3 milllion bonus for Rahm and unexpected debut at Bay Hill

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jon Rahm plays so much during the West Coast swing that he could never find room in his schedule for the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

ROV: March 6 is last day to register to vote

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Saturday is the deadline to register to vote in the March 26 primary municipal election, which includes the race for Jeff Davis District Attorney, as well as three tax propositions in Lake Arthur.

Charity announces March food distribution schedule

Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana will be distributing food this month to residents in need.

Local church to host barbecue fundraiser

A local religious group is holding a barbecue fundraiser to offset costs of an annual summer trip.