August 2022

Church to hold garage sale fundraiser

ROANOKE — An area Methodist church is holding a fundraiser to offset costs of rising expenses.

Practice Makes Perfect

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Jennings High School Band front ensemble members (above, from left) Alicea Lewis, 16, and Ryan Beaux, 16, work on beats in the band hall. Tori Whitehouse (left), 16, plays a game with friends while Collins LaVergne (right), 13, tries to memorize his marching steps before a runthrough. Daily News photos by Erin Hargrave

Monceaux seeking another term on LA Town Council

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LAKE ARTHUR — Incumbent Ricky Monceaux recently announced his candidacy for another term as one of five Lake Arthur Town Council members.

Urias wins his 8th straight decision, Dodgers top Giants 3-0

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Julio Urias won his eighth consecutive decision and Miguel Vargas drove in two runs in his major league debut as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Judge shortens road to decide NFL racial discrimination suit

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Thursday quickened the time it will take to rule whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets to decide the merits of racial discrimination claims made by Black coaches against the league and its teams, saying that it appears an effort to gather more evidence is a try at “an impermissible fishing expedition.”

Soto cheered, Drury hits slam as Padres beat Rockies 9-1

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The sellout crowd came to cheer Juan Soto in his first game with the San Diego Padres. It went bonkers when Brandon Drury hit a grand slam on the first pitch he saw with his new team.

Juan Soto promises to bring ‘good vibes’ to Padres

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Juan Soto arrived at Petco Park promising to bring “good vibes” to the San Diego Padres and issuing a warning to opposing teams.

Murphy’s 3 RBIs off Shohei Ohtani lead A’s past Angels, 3-1

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani couldn’t connect at the plate, going 0 for 3 while twice leaving runners in scoring position. Although Ohtani was solid on the mound, he couldn’t retire Sean Murphy in two key situations.

Catholic Charities announces August schedule in JDP

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Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana will be distributing food this month to residents in need.

Autopsy: Family killed at Iowa park shot, stabbed, strangled

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Three family members killed during a shooting last month at an eastern Iowa state park were shot, stabbed and/or strangled, according to autopsy results released Thursday.