April 2022

Bulldog bats power past South Beau, 12-8

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LONGVILLE – Trailing 7-3 going into the top of the fifth inning, the Jennings Bulldogs erupted for nine runs over the final three frames of play in a key district 4-3A contest on the road at South Beauregard. The big surge allowed the Dogs to walk out with a 12-8 victory over the Golden Knights and extend their winning streak to six games. Jennings now improves to 11-11 overall and 5-2 in 4-3A play. The Dogs continue to climb in the latest power ratings with the win, and have moved to No. 9 following their latest win.

HHS tennis claims win over Delta Charter

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The Hathaway High School Tennis Team hosted Delta Charter School on Monday afternoon. The Hornets dominated the courts with a score of 6-3 over the visiting Storm.

LAHS students compete in FBLA district convention

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Lake Arthur High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club members recently competed in the organization’s District Convention competition.

A Dose of Reality

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Student actors Gabe Schmaltz and Jillian Fontenot (at left) assess the scene after they were involved in a head-on collision. The Mock Crash was organized by the Louisiana State Police with the help of Jennings Fire Department, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Trauma Center, Acadian Ambulance, Bill’s Wrecker Service, Miguez Funeral Home and MedExpress Ambulance.

US futures slip as EU, US weigh new sanctions on Russia

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street edged lower ahead of the opening bell Tuesday and oil prices rose as Western governments considered more sanctions against Moscow in response to evidence Russian soldiers deliberately killed civilians.

Ukraine’s leader to brief top UN body on alleged massacres

BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president planned to address the U.N.’s most powerful body on Tuesday after even more grisly evidence emerged of civilian massacres in areas that Russian forces recently left. Western nations expelled dozens more of Moscow’s diplomats and weighed further sanctions as they expressed their disgust at what they say are war crimes.

Fungus that causes fatal bat disease found in La.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A fungus that has killed millions of bats nationwide has been found in Louisiana, but no bats in the state have been sickened by it so far.

Stacey Abrams reaches millionaire status before second campaign

ATLANTA (AP) — When Democrat Stacey Abrams first ran for Georgia governor in 2018, her lackluster personal finances and a hefty bill from the IRS gave Republicans fodder to question how she could manage a state budget when she struggled with her own debts. As she launches a second bid this year, that’s no longer an issue.

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Tigers down Crowley 5-1 behind Borel’s gem

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LAKE ARTHUR – The Lake Arthur Tigers picked up a big 5-1 victory over the Crowley Gents on Monday at Dicky Chapman Memorial Complex. The Tigers used a one-hitter by pitcher Kheldon Borel, and pounded out nine hits in securing the win. The Tigers moved their record to 13-8 overall, and currently sit at No. 20 in the Class 2A power ratings.