May 2022

13-year-old in custody, accused of shooting St. Tammany Parish deputy

WALDHEIM (AP) — A 13-year-old boy is accused of shooting a Louisiana sheriff’s deputy who was investigating a burglary early Wednesday, authorities said.

Nursing home owner loses US funding after Ida evacuations

BATON ROUGE (AP) — A nursing home owner in Louisiana who lost the state licenses for his seven facilities after moving hundreds of residents to a poorly equipped warehouse as Hurricane Ida approached has now been barred from federal health care programs.

‘Complete evil’: Texas gunman kills 19 children, two teachers

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a single classroom and “began shooting anyone that was in his way,” authorities said Wednesday in detailing the latest mass killing to rock the U.S.

Will Congress act on guns after Sandy Hook, Buffalo, Uvalde?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer swiftly set in motion a pair of firearms background-check bills Wednesday in response to the school massacre in Texas. But the Democrat acknowledged Congress’ unyielding rejection of previous legislation to curb the national epidemic of gun violence.

FDA chief: COVID, mail mix-up delayed action on baby formula

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that efforts to investigate problems at a baby formula plant linked to the nationwide shortage were slowed by COVID-19, scheduling conflicts and even a missing piece of mail.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins GOP primary in Georgia

(AP) — A defiant U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene easily defeated five fellow Republicans on Tuesday in a primary race that showed her conservative Georgia constituents standing steadfastly beside her after a turbulent freshman term.

Jags’ Etienne returns after foot injury derails rookie year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Travis Etienne had several regrets about having to sit out his rookie season. He longed for the camaraderie, the competition and the chance to play in the NFL, his main goal since he was a kid growing up in Jennings, Louisiana.

My long suit

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Enjoying words is a fabulous pastime.

It’s Grill & Chill season

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Residents are encouraged to keep safety in mind when participating in outdoor cooking this summer.

Parish churches announce summer youth programs

Parish youth will have an abundance of local Vacation Bible School (VBS) and other programs to choose from this summer for fun filled religious education.