December 2022

Biden and Macron hold talks on Ukraine, climate, China

WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron sat down Thursday for the centerpiece talks of a pompfilled French state visit, with the two leaders eager to talk through the war in Ukraine, concerns about China’s increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific and European dismay over aspects of Biden’s signature climate law.

France makes push to collect heirloom weapons

BRUNOY, France (AP) — The pistol the elderly French woman inherited from her grandfather had once belonged to a German soldier, killed in a war fought on France’s soil in the last century.

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Cooley connects for 29 in LHS win over Kinder

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LACASSINE — The Lacassine Lady Cardinals extended their winning streak to eight games Tuesday night at Juneau Gymnasium by pulling away from the Kinder Lady Jackets by a final of 57-48. The win moves the Lady Cards to 9-3 overall on the young season, and they will be back in action this weekend at the Bell City Tournament held at Juneau Gymnasium. Lacasssine rode the huge night of senior Sydnie Cooley, who popped in a whopping 29 points to help her side to the victory.

Cards race past Kinder behind Broussard’s 20

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LACASSSINE – The Lacassine Cardinals raced out to a big lead they would never relinquish in a non-district contest at John Juneau Gymnasium Tuesday night. The Cards blasted the Yellow Jackets by a final of 60-24 to move their overall record to 8-6 after a rigorous early season schedule. The Cards used the hot hand of sophomore Kane Broussard to lead the way, draining six 3-pointers and finishing with a game-high 20 points. Lacassine will be back in action this weekend when they participate in the Bell City Tournament being held at Juneau Gymnasium.

No. 1 Georgia looks to add SEC title to trophy case vs LSU

ATLANTA (AP) — The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs have their eyes on the biggest prize of all.

Sketoe, Lady Tigers sink St. Ed’s 55-32

LAKE ARTHUR – The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers made quick work out of the St. Edmund Lady Blue Jays Tuesday night at “Nookie” Moore Gymnasium by claiming a 55-32 nondistrict win. Junior Vivian Sketoe helped propel the Lady Tigers by pumping in 23 tallies in a game that Lake Arthur broke open in the second half. With the win, the Lady Tigers improve to 4-2 overall and will be back in action this weekend at the Bell City Tournament held at Lacassine High School.

Report: JDP unemployment on the decline

Parish unemployment continues to decline after hurricanes, COVID-19 and many other factors contributed to job loss over the last two years.

Just in the St. Nick of time

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Nearly 500 registered voters in Jeff Davis Parish have turned out so far during the early voting period for the Dec. 10 Congressional General Election. The last day to vote early in the election is this Saturday, Dec. 3, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office.

Oustalet honored with TIME nomination

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The late Joel Oustalet, who was the principal dealer at Bubba Oustalet Chevrolet-Cadillac, was recently nominated for the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year award.