June 2022

Depp awarded $10M, Heard $2M in split libel lawsuit verdict

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury awarded Johnny Depp more than $10 million on Wednesday in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage.

Mets blank Nationals again 5-0 to finish perfect homestand

NEW YORK (AP) — Tomás Nido went 4 for 4 with three RBIs at the bottom of the batting order, Carlos Carrasco combined with three relievers on New York’s second consecutive shutout and the Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 Wednesday to finish a perfect homestand.

Arenado sparks Cardinals to 5-2 win over Padres

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer and drove in three, Dakota Hudson threw seven strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike arrives at Belmont Park

NEW YORK (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike has arrived at Belmont Park for the final jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown.

Steelers’ Tuitt retires: ‘Called to move beyond the sport’

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Stephon Tuitt’s NFL career is over.

HEAT ALERT

With temperatures rising well into the 90s, local emergency personnel remind residents to be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and other heat-related injuries when working or playing outside.

Fenton Housing Authority finances healthy, renovations planned

FENTON — Fenton Housing Authority reported healthy finances and two instances of noncompliance for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2020, and is planning upgrades for their units.

TINY ROYALTY

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Madison Jade Alexander of Jennings was crowned Little Miss Queen for the 2022 Jennings Down Home Reunion this past weekend. Submitted photo

Public urged to inspect flotation devices

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division is advising that special considerations need to be made when purchasing and using inflatable personal flotation devices (PFD).

DOTD: Welsh lane to close for repairs

WELSH — The state recently announced a lane closure in the Town of Welsh so that a utility company can come in and make necessary repairs. At the intersection of La. 99 or South Adams and East South streets, the northbound lane will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14.