November 2022

GOP wins House majority, complicating ambitious agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. But a threadbare majority will pose immediate challenges for GOP leaders and complicate the party’s ability to govern.

Same-sex marriage legislation clears Senate hurdle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate hurdle Wednesday, putting Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law.

Pandemonium in Plaquemine

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Bulldog B ites

No. 21 Tulane, SMU clash with AAC title hopes in the balance

NNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Coming off a home loss to Central Florida, linebacker Nick Anderson and his Tulane teammates have plenty of incentive to get back on track against SMU on Thursday.

JPD apprehends juvenile with rifle

Jennings Police Department (JPD) received a phone call about a juvenile walking along a highway with a blanket, which turned out to be concealing deadly cargo.

LDWF reminds hunters about license, harvest verification

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State wildlife officials recently announced a reminder to hunters about alternative methods of verifying a harvest and various ways to show proof of hunting licenses while on a hunt.

DOTD celebrates widening of I-10

Recently, state and local officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a project to widen the I-10 corridor and replace the existing I-10 bridges over U.S. 165 in Jefferson Davis and Calcasieu Parishes.

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30 YEARS OF SERVICE

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30 YEARS OF SERVICE

Tips for Planning Winter Getaways

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Winter occasions and celebrations equate to increased travel opportunities for many families to see destinations around the globe. Whether you’re planning a trip far from home or taking advantage of nearby attractions during a staycation, you can get more out of your adventures when you plan ahead.