March 2023

Oklahomans head to polls for one issue: legal marijuana

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma voters will decide Tuesday whether to make the state one of the most conservative to green light cannabis use for adults.

DIVISION V STATE CHAMPS

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HAMMOND — After coming up short against Fairview in the 2021, 2020 and 2011 State Championship games, the Hathaway Lady Hornets finally claimed the victory over their long time nemesis the Lady Panthers 64-54 to bring home the state championship for the first time in over 50 years.

Stocks slip, yields swing on worries about bigger rate hikes

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slipping on Wall Street Tuesday after the head of the Federal Reserve warned it could increase the size of its hikes to interest rates if pressure on inflation stays hotter than expected.

FDA: Two more eyedrops brands recalled due to risks

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury.

Amazing lace

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For a funeral in Jacksonville, Fla., I pulled out my gray sweater dress and decided pantyhose of the same color would finish off the look.

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JDSO conducts multiple drug busts

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Deputies with Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) successfully took narcotics off of the streets after making two separate narcotics arrests over the weekend.

LA to renew sewer permit

LAKE ARTHUR — The Town of Lake Arthur is seeking to renew a state permit for its wastewater treatment facility and public comments must be made by April 11.

Parish, city support regional juvenile detention facility

Due to an increase in juvenile delinquency since 2017, a group consisting of judges, attorneys and public officials is currently working on a plan to build a juvenile detention facility to help multiple parishes keep violent or repeat youth offenders off the streets while they await trial.

Pit Stop

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Pit Stop