October 2022

Ten juvenile offenders now in area of state’s adult prison

BRIDGE CITY (AP) — Ten young offenders from a suburban New Orleans juvenile lockup plagued by violence and escapes were transferred to the state’s main adult prison Tuesday, a temporary move allowed by a federal judge over the objections of criminal justice advocates and the young inmates’ families.

COVID-19 linked to increase in US pregnancy-related deaths

WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims, according to a government report released Wednesday.

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law Wednesday in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed and gave all regional governors in Russia emergency powers that open the door for sweeping new restrictions throughout the country.

Biden to release 15M barrels from oil reserve

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations, and he will say more drawdowns are possible this winter, as his administration rushes to be seen as pulling out all the stops ahead of next month’s midterm elections.

In a #MeToo moment, Hollywood figures face season of trials

NEW YORK (AP) — The #MeToo movement is having another moment in the spotlight as high-profile sexual assault trials play out in courtrooms from coast to coast.

DEQ issues compliance order to parish landfill

The Jeff Davis Parish Sanitary Landfill facility recently received a compliance order from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which lists a number of findings and violations.

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Preparing for Winter Sstorms

Discuss the possibility of scheduling regular winter visits with your propane supplier so you always have an adequate supply of propane in your tank. This can reduce your chances of running empty in times of heavy snowfall when roads may be inaccessible for delivery.

CADA prepares for annual Christmas

A local non-profit organization that supports victims of domestic violence is seeking sponsors to assist parish families during the holiday season.

SEC East’s surge threatens No. 1 Georgia’s hopes to repeat

ATLANTA (AP) — Topranked defending national champion Georgia is far from assured of a return trip to the Southeastern Conference championship game.