August 2023

U.S. tightens some offshore oil rig safety rules

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized tighter rules for complex devices meant to prevent catastrophic blowouts on offshore oil and gas drilling rigs, reversing some Trump administration policies and returning to a more stringent regulatory stance adopted after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Deadly heat wave in the Central U.S. strains infrastructure

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Temperatures have soared in the central U.S., leading to deaths in some states as more dangerous heat is expected, a national weather service official said Wednesday.

Texas' floating barrier to stop migrants draws recurring concerns from Mexico

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mexico's government has repeatedly raised concerns with the U.S. about large buoys Texas put on the Rio Grande to deter migrants and agreements between the two countries could suffer if the floating barrier remains in place, a State Department official said in court Tuesday.

Russian agency says mercenary leader Prigozhin was aboard plane that crashed

(AP) — Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a brief armed rebellion against the Russian military earlier this year, was aboard a plane that crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing all 10 people on board, according to Russia's civil aviation agency.

Philippine supply boats breach Chinese coast guard blockade in South China Sea

ABOARD BRP CABRA (AP) — As a United States Navy plane circled overhead, two Philippine boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in a dangerous confrontation Tuesday in the disputed South China Sea to deliver food and other supplies to Filipino forces guarding a contested shoal.

South Carolina's new all-male highest court reverses course on abortion

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's new all-male Supreme Court reversed course on abortion Wednesday, upholding a law banning most such procedures except in the earliest weeks of pregnancy.

Jeff Davis 4-H program update

The LSU Ag Center updated the Jeff Davis School Board on the parish 4-H program last week.

DOTD announces roadwork, reminds residents of burn ban

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) officials announced upcoming roadwork near Elton, as well as a warning to motorists about the dangers of the recent dry conditions.

Final tune up’s for area teams set to begin tonight

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As the regular football season comes one step closer, area teams are fine-tuning things before their week one opener with jamboree matchups. Jennings, Lake Arthur and Elton will all play their jamborees tonight, while the Greyhounds from Welsh will play theirs on Friday night.

JDSO makes drug arrest

Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) deputies recently responded to a call that led to a drug arrest.