June 2022

Suspect arrested for fight at JHS graduation

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A Jennings man was arrested on Saturday, June 4, for his involvement in an altercation at the Jennings High School’s (JHS) graduation ceremony at Jerry Simmons Stadium, which left bystanders trampled as it evolved into a larger brawl.

Lacassine High FBLA fundraising for national competition

IOWA — This weekend local high school students will be raising funds to offset travel costs for a trip to a national competition in Chicago,Ill.

Welsh Elementary welcomes new principal

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WELSH — The town’s elementary school will see new leadership at its helm for the upcoming school year.

Savor the Flavors of Summer

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Bringing your family together for a meal that tastes like summer is what the season is all about. If you’re spending an evening firing up the grill, flipping on the oven, forming a homemade salad or anything in-between, the time spent together enjoying warm weather flavors is what everyone truly craves.

The Mother’s Day you never forget

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When seeking friends, some people look toward the exotic representations of that idea: people who will fund a trip for them to Key West or the Caribbean, or those who will enhance their social status, work success or financial situation.

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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.

Four states receive first allocations of $10B broadband fund

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — More than half a billion dollars in federal funding will be sent to four U.S. states to expand broadband access as part of a sweeping national effort to bring affordable service to rural and lowincome Americans, the U.S. Treasury Department announced Tuesday.

As session ends, Edwards won’t veto transgender athlete bill

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers wrapped up their 2022 regular legislative session ahead of the 6 p.m. deadline for adjournment Monday.

US sees heightened extremist threat heading into midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — A looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.