May 2023

TSA is testing facial recognition at more airports, raising privacy concerns

BALTIMORE (AP) — A passenger walks up to an airport security checkpoint, slips an ID card into a slot and looks into a camera atop a small screen. The screen flashes 'Photo Complete' and the person walks through — all without having to hand over their identification to the TSA officer sitting behind the screen.

Prosecutor ends probe of FBI's Trump-Russia investigation with harsh criticism, but no new charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — A special prosecutor has ended his four-year investigation into possible FBI misconduct in its probe of ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 campaign with withering criticism of the bureau but a meager court record that fell far short of the former president's prediction he would uncover the 'crime of the century.'

UK pledges attack drones, more missiles as Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets prime minister on European tour

LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed the British government at the end of a whirlwind European tour Monday to join a “fighter jet coalition” that would help strengthen his country’s aerial capabilities, but instead secured a commitment for attack drones and hundreds more missiles.

LeBron James defies time, propels Lakers to conference finals

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — As his NBA career approaches the dawn of its third decade, LeBron James plays almost exclusively alongside teammates who grew up watching him dominate their game.

LSU’s Reese named to Team USA; Morrow invited to camp

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – LSU’s Angel Reese was one of eight players selected late Sunday night to Team USA and will compete in the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup July 1-9 in León, Mexico.

Rockies' Feltner released from hospital after skull fracture, concussion from line drive

DENVER (AP) — Colorado pitcher Ryan Feltner has a skull fracture and concussion after getting hit by a line drive off the bat of Philadelphia's Nick Castellanos.

IOC puts trust at risk by seeking ways to allow Russia to compete at Olympics, EU official tells AP

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's presidency urged the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from next year's Paris Games, yet said Monday a boycott by the 27-nation bloc is not on the table.

Utility assistance available to parish residents

ELTON — A state-funded program is available to residents to assist those in need through its utility assistance program.

Sowela announces faculty accolades

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LAKE CHARLES — SOWELA Technical Community College recently announced faculty and staff accolades for three employees that made their mark in the state. SOWELA Welding Program Coordinator Jonathan Darbonnerecentlyreceived the American Welding Society (AWS) Educator Award for the AWS Lake Charles Section. The award is in recognition of Darbonne’s quality instructional performance devoted to the promotion and expansion of welding skills and knowledge. SOWELA Chancellor Dr. Neil Aspinwall was honored with the Chair’s Cup award at Visit Lake Charles’ Legacy Awards banquet. The event recognized the powerful contributions of tourism industry professionals in Southwest Louisiana. Aspinwall was instrumental in establishing the first-of-its-kind, $10.8 million Culinary, Gaming and Hospitality Center. The center opened earlier this year to provide world-class training for Louisiana’s booming hos- pitality industry. SOWELA IT Supervisor Josh Young was awarded the Customer Star Service Award at a recent faculty and staff reception. Those nominating Young said, “He drives initiatives for bettering the technology and cybersecurity at SOWELA. He is always willing to help no matter what he is doing and frequently works after hours to make sure the work is done, and technology runs smoothly.”

Graduation night

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Hathaway sends off 37 Hornets