July 2023

Prigozhin's commanders met Putin, pledged loyalty

(AP) — Just five days after staging a short-lived rebellion, mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin 's commanders met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and pledged loyalty to the government, a senior government spokesman said Monday, the latest twist in a baffling episode that has raised questions about the power and influence both men wield.

NATO chief says Turkey agrees to send Sweden's NATO accession protocol to Parliament swiftly

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to send Sweden's accession protocol for joining NATO to the Turkish Parliament 'as soon as possible' and to help ensure that the assembly approves it.

Dig begins for remains at Native American boarding school

GENOA, Neb. (AP) — In a remote patch of a long-closed Native American boarding school, near a canal and some railroad tracks, Nebraska's state archeologist and two teammates filled buckets with dirt on Monday, and sifted through it as if they were searching for gold.

Florida takes step toward $400M-plus renovation to its Swamp

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Swamp is getting a makeover, a significant overhaul that's expected to cost at least $400 million and be a 'multigeneration solution' for an aging and iconic stadium in the heart of Florida's campus.

Skenes, Crews make MLB history

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LSU pitcher Paul Skenes and centerfielder Dylan Crews become first teammates selected No. 1-2 overall in the draft

Home weatherization assistance available

ELTON — A state-funded program is available to parish residents to assist with weatherizing the place they call home.

Welsh enforces junk ordinance

WELSH — Officials faced some backlash from concerned constituent Paul Petty, who requested discussion of the enforcement of the town’s ordinance concerning abandoned and junk property ordinance.

Rain Rain don’t go away

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State wildlife officials reduce catch limit for redfish

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) is setting new rules on the catch limits of a popular fish throughout state waters, including the many fishing locations in Jeff Davis Parish.

COA fan drive continues

A local organization servicing the needs of elderly parish residents is seeking fans to help during the hottest time of the year.