May 2022

My long suit

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Enjoying words is a fabulous pastime.

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.

It’s Grill & Chill season

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

Agencies join forces for Click It or Ticket campaign

Louisiana State Troopers are joining forces with other law enforcement agencies to provide increased seat belt enforcement, especially at state borders.

Elton’s water woes continue

ELTON — The town’s water system remains in a state of non-compliance due to a busted seal on the water tower and residents have requested boil advisory notifications from town officials.

NFL partners with Mythical Games for blockchain-enabled game

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and NFL Players Association are partnering with Mythical Games for the first blockchain-enabled NFL video game.

Flight at Dawn

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A crop duster flies over a rice field in Thornwell at the break of day. The first example of agricultural aerial application in the U.S. took place in the 1920s, when aircraft operators were known as “crop dusters” due to the dry and powdery pesticides dispersed from the planes. Photo courtesy of Theresa Lyons

US safety, savings rules set stage for baby formula shortage

WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive recall is getting most of the blame for the U.S. baby formula shortage, but experts say the products have long been vulnerable to this type of crisis due to decades-old policies that have allowed a handful of companies to corner the market.

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Breaking mental illness stigmas

Mental health issues are more prevalent than one may believe. More than half of people with mental illness don’t receive help for their disorders and often avoid seeking treatment due to stigmas surrounding the disease.