June 2023

Scorching temperatures in Texas are expected to spread to the north and east

(AP) — Scorching temperatures brought on by a “heat dome” have taxed the Texas power grid and threaten to bring record highs to the state before they are expected to expand during the coming week, putting even more people at risk.

Residents warned about fish kills

State wildlife service officials are alerting Jeff Davis Parish residents, along with residents across the state, that a mix of sizzling summer temperatures, extended cloudy weather and storms could lead to many species of fish dying.

Prosecutors seeking death penalty against man accused of slaying four University of Idaho students

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Prosecutors say they are seeking the death penalty against a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death late last year.

White Florida woman charged with manslaughter in shooting of Black neighbor

(AP) — A white woman accused of firing through her door and fatally shooting a Black mother in front of her 9-year-old son in central Florida was charged Monday with manslaughter and assault.

John Goodenough, Nobel Prize-winning co-creator of the lithium battery, dies at 100

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — John Goodenough, who shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work developing the lithium-ion battery that transformed technology with rechargeable power for devices ranging from cellphones, computers, and pacemakers to electric cars, has died at 100, the University of Texas announced Monday.

Residents face utility rate hike July 1

City officials recently approved an increase in water, sewer and trash services.

Brittney Griner's WNBA return a mixed bag

PHOENIX (AP) — There was a time in Brittney Griner's life when a midseason coaching change might have been tough to handle.

Jennings council approves budget

Editor’s Note: The following City of Jennings budget story is being reprinted due to an error in total allotted funds for two departments.

Theater group shines

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The Bright Stars Theater group acted out how to stand up to a bully and how to face your fears. Little Red Riding Hood teams up with the Three Blind Mice, Jack and Jill and the Three Little Pigs to stand up to the big bully wolf.

LA’s new app, website near completion

LAKE ARTHUR — Residents will soon have another option to receive information and emergency notices from the Town of Lake Arthur.