August 2022

Colts, Lions get physical on first day of joint practices

WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich enjoyed watching Thursday’s feisty joint practice with Detroit.

Hunter education field day open to parish residents

Wildlife officials recently announced the opportunity for residents to complete the required hunter safety course through a combination of virtual and inperson instruction. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is holding a five-hour field day for those who have completed the online hunter education class from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Habetz Farms, located at 6395 Bryan Rd.

Library shows clean audit, McBurney project proceeds

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On Monday, Aug. 15, the Library Board of Control (LBC) met to review the lack of findings in the latest audit report and were able to finally meet with the architect for the McBurney Memorial Library construction project in Welsh.

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Daily News photos by Erin Hargrave

Property assessments available for public review

The latest property assessments have been prepared in Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) and their listings are now available for review, corrections or appeals through Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Fill your home with comforting color

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(Family Features) In the world of design, what’s old inevitably becomes new again, and a similar pattern is inspiring today’s on-trend color palettes for home decor. The latest styles reflect reviving and comforting colors influenced by heritage and romance, lending to a look that is familiar in an individualistic way.

SB mulls stipend for school employees

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Parish teachers and support personnel could see a supplemental payment in November, regardless of full or part-time employment status.

Mariners overcome Ohtani’s four hits, sweep Angels 11-7

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cal Raleigh homered twice, Eugenio Suárez and Jesse Winker each hit a two-run shot, and the Seattle Mariners overcame Shohei Ohtani’s four-hit performance to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with an 11-7 victory Wednesday.

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USC, UCLA exits could cost Pac-12 schools $13M in rights

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The departures of Southern California and UCLA from the Pac-12 Conference could mean an estimated loss of around $13 million per year in media rights for each of the remaining schools, according to an interim report issued by University of California Office of the President.