July 2023

FIRST U.S. AUCTION OF GULF OF MEXICO TRACTS FOR WIND POWER SET FOR AUG. 29

NEWORLEANS(AP)— The Biden administration has announced plans for the first sale of offshore wind power leases in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana and Texas coasts. The Department of the Interior said Thursday that a lease sale involving more than 300,000 acres is set for Aug. 29.

Divine Mercy painting completed for war veterans home

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The Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home recently received a Divine Mercy painting commissioned to be painted for the home’s chapel.

Waggin’ Trail

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Trail

Pressure is building at Florida for quicker turnaround under Billy Napier

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The pressure is on Billy Napier going into his second year at Florida, especially considering how his first one ended.

All students to eat free

Parents and guardians of students in the school district will have one less expense on their plate for the upcoming school year.

IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK

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I F T H E S E WA L L S COULD TALK

Queen of the track

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of the track

POLICE REPORT

(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)

French Coffee is cranking up

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WELSH — Living in Southwest Louisiana, almost everyone knows a Cajun French word or phrase that has survived over the years and is still used in the area today. Such as Cher (Shaa) or Couyon (a silly person).

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

COMMUNITY CALENDAR