March 2023

Corps of Engineers appeals ruling on spillway openings

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge’s ruling that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must consult with federal fisheries experts before opening a spillway that protects New Orleans from Mississippi River flooding is being appealed.

Fed raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoil

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system.

Mississippi sets tighter restrictions on absentee ballots

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi will set tighter restrictions on who can gather other people’s absentee ballots, under a bill that Gov. Tate Reeves signed Wednesday.

Residents sue Louisiana parish to halt polluting plants

(AP) — Residents of a Louisiana parish located in the heart of a cluster of polluting petrochemical factories filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday raising allegations of civil rights, environmental justice and religious liberty violations.

Covington man charged with hiding death of Georgia visitor

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Police in Louisiana have charged a man with illegally dumping the body of a 42-year-old Georgia man found wrapped in plastic and a rug nearly two weeks after he went missing.

TikTok sends influencers to Washington as its troubles grow

WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok is ramping up a public relations campaign to fend off the possibility of a nationwide ban by the Biden administration, and it’s bringing some unconventional advocates to help: online influencers.

Ingram scores 32 in three quarters, Pelicans top Spurs 119-84

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 32 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-84 on Tuesday night.

Roger Clemens will be an analyst for ESPN on opening day

(AP) — Roger Clemens will be an analyst for ESPN when the defending World Series champion Houston Astros host the Chicago White Sox on opening day.

Soil and water district audit reports healthy finances

The Jeff Davis Soil and Water Conservation District reported healthy finances for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

Special Olympics date changed

Due to the possibility of inclement weather on Friday, Jeff Davis Parish School Board (JDSB) has moved the spring Special Olympics event to today, Thursday, March 23. The games will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Arthur High School, located at 4374 Tiger Ln.