May 2023

Ukraine says its counteroffensive now delayed; Britain says it’s sent cruise missiles to Kyiv

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in remarks broadcast Thursday that Kyiv is delaying its long-awaited counteroffensive against Russia’s occupying forces because Ukraine lacks enough Western weapons to succeed without suffering too many casualties.

House Republicans aim to pass new asylum restrictions as Title 42 ends; Biden promises veto

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are seeking Thursday to pass a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers, creating a hard-line counter to President Joe Biden's policies just as migrants are amassing along the border with the end of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

Sympathy or Empathy?

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In our dealings with others it is necessary to have both sympathy and empathy, although there are times when we need more of one than the other. Sympathy, as the word implies, is a “feeling with” the other person, from the Greek root “sym” meaning “with” and “pathos” meaning “feeling.”.

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Fun Advice to Introduce Kids to Gardening

(Family Features) Warmer months are likely to have the whole family eager to dive into outdoor activities. This year, as you tackle the garden, find ways to get the youngest family members in on the action, too.

Davis caps off career with 400-meter state title

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BATON ROUGE – Lake Arthur High Senior Ashton Davis competed in the men’s 2A 400m dash for the 2023 LHSAA Outdoor Track and Field State Championship meet at LSU’s Bernie Moore Stadium last Friday. While Davis is no stranger to the state venue, this year he brought home the gold reaching a goal he has worked diligently towards achieving.

NCAA rules against legalized gambling remain strict

(AP) — More than 40 athletes from Iowa and Iowa State could be facing discipline from both law enforcement and the NCAA for impermissible online wagering. The NCAA consequences could be far worse than the legal ones.

Elton officials continue to discuss blighted properties

ELTON — The town council recently held a public hearing to discuss the fate of several blighted properties.

Coushatta visit elementary school to share cultural traditions

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ELTON — The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana recently stopped by the elementary school to share with the students that tradition of the past still carried on by tribe members today.

Railroad closure in Elton today

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ELTON — The railroad on at La. 26 near U.S. 190 will be closed in both directions today, Friday, while state workers make repairs to the crossing.