June 2023

Woman shares unusual cancer journey

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IOTA — As an Iota woman shares her cancer journey, she warns her unordinary healing method may not be the right path for everyone.

LA pit bull ban may be lifted

LAKE ARTHUR – Town officials discussed lifting the ban on owning pit bulls during this month’s meeting and plan to vote on the measure in the July meeting of the Lake Arthur Board of Aldermen.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a surprising 5-4 ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, ordering the creation of a second district with a large Black population.

Welsh residents may see water, sewer rate hike

A hike in water and sewer bills may be seen by Welsh citizens should a proposal introduced by the Welsh Board of Aldermen Tuesday night be approved.

Louisiana lawmakers near deadline to pass state's operating budget

BATON ROUGE (AP) — During the second to last day of Louisiana's legislative session, lawmakers cleared a major hurdle in crafting the state's fiscal plan — voting to breach the constitutional expenditure limit — but as the clock ticks down to adjournment, legislators still need to pass a budget.

Folks can fish for free on Saturday, Sunday

BATON ROUGE (AP) — For those who like to fish or those who might want to just try it out, this weekend could be your opportunity to do so in Louisiana for free.

GOP set to encourage early voting, mail balloting after years of opposite messaging

ATLANTA (AP) — After years of criticizing mail voting and so-called ballot harvesting as ripe for fraud, Republicans at the top of the party want to change course.

Biden and Sunak hold White House talks on daunting challenges to Ukraine, world economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launched wide-ranging talks at the White House on Thursday by vowing that they would work in lockstep as the globe tries to adapt to a period of rapid economic, political and technological change.

Skenes, Crews named finalists for Golden Spikes Award

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CARY, N.C. – LSU’s Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes and Florida’s Jac Caglianone were announced on Wednesday as the three finalists for the 2023 Golden Spikes Award by USA Baseball. This year marks the 45th edition of the Golden Spikes Award, which honors the top amateur baseball player in the nation who best exhibits exceptional onfield ability and exemplary sportsmanship.

Millers sting Gators 9-4 in Legion play

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JDP players have big nights for Crowley