June 2022

Are we at risk?

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On May 24, an 18-yearold male entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas through an unlocked door after firing an AR-15 style rifle for approximately five minutes outside the school.

Final Performances This Weekend

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The hilarious and talented cast of A Block Off Broadways’ production of The Curious Savage by John Patrick returns this Saturday and Sunday for the final two performances at the historic Strand Theatre. Tickets are on sale from 5-7 p.m. daily at starting at 1 p.m. the day of the show at the Strand Theatre box office. Daily News photos by Dorothy Hughes

FES principal named semifinalist in state competition

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FENTON — Louisiana Department of Education recently named Fenton Elementary School (FES) Principal Frances Leblanc a semifinalist for the state’s principal of the year award.

THE NEXT STEP

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HATHAWAY – To say basketball is a way of life for recently graduated Hathaway High School standout Chloey Guidry would be an understatement. For the past six seasons at the school, Guidry has wowed basketball enthusiasts from all around with her ability to score at a premium and showcase her talents for all to see. Those talents ultimately led Guidry to receive a basketball scholarship to Mississippi Women’s University (MUW) in Columbus, Ms. In her senior season, Guidry eclipsed a whopping 3,000 career point total for her career at Hathaway High School. She earned almost every individual recognition possible in the state of Louisiana throughout her career at the school, yet like most players from there, she pointed to something else that meant the most to her about her time at Hathaway High School.

PGA Tour says Saudi-paid players no longer eligible for tour

(AP) — Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and other PGA Tour members who teed off in the Saudifunded golf league Thursday are no longer eligible for PGA Tour events under penalties Commissioner Jay Monahan shared soon after the first tee shot was struck.

Gloria Jean Ardoin

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The family of Gloria Jean Ardoin are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on June 6, 2022, at the age of 75 while surrounded by her loving family.

Gov. Edwards: Special session to draw new Congress map

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday called a special legislative session to redraw Louisiana’s congressional boundary lines after a map adopted by the Republicandominated Legislature was blocked by a federal judge in Baton Rouge.

Former officer arrested after children find guns behind home

BATON ROUGE (AP) — A former Baton Rouge police officer faces charges after he was accused of dumping three loaded guns into a trash pile behind his home that was subsequently found by a group of children in April, authorities said.

STATE BRIEFS

La. man accused of threat against Fla. congresswoman

Flooding poses well water contamination risks

ST. LOUIS (AP) — After a record-setting Midwestern rainstorm that damaged thousands of homes and businesses, Stefanie Johnson’s farmhouse in Blandinsville, Illinois, didn’t have safe drinking water for nearly two months.