April 2022

U.S. 11 bridge linking Slidell-N.O. reopens

SLIDELL (AP) — The U.S. 11 bridge that links the south and north shores of Lake Pontchartrain has finally reopened, three years after repairs closed it.

US will require valves on new pipelines to prevent disasters

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials on Thursday adopted a rule aimed at reducing deaths and environmental damage from oil and gas pipeline ruptures — a long-delayed response to fatal explosions and massive spills that have occurred over decades in California, Michigan, New Jersey and other states.

COVID-19 asylum limits at US-Mexico border to end May 23

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control announced Friday that it is ending a policy that limited asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Ukraine strike on Russian territory reported as talks resume

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Talks to stop the fighting in Ukraine resumed Friday, as another desperate attempt to rescue civilians from the shattered and encircled city of Mariupol failed and Russia accused the Ukrainians of a cross-border helicopter attack on a fuel depot.

POLICE REPORT

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(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)

LSU AgCenter highlighting innovations at 113th Rice Field Day

CROWLEY — LSU AgCenter rice researchers are once again inviting producers and industry professionals to the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station for its annual field day to be held here on Wednesday, June 29.

THIS WEEK’S BEST BETS

Sunday, April 3

Get my payment

The Internal Revenue Service announced this week significant enhancements to the “Get My Payment” tool to deliver an improved and smoother experience for Americans eligible to receive economic impact payments.

Distracted driving and teenagers

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As Spring Break approaches, many teens in Jeff Davis Parish will be using their time off to visit the local department of motor vehicles in order to obtain their license to drive.

Talking pictures now available

THE JENNINGS NEWS Aug. 17, 1928