December 2023

LA mayor discusses past accomplishments, future plans

LAKE ARTHUR — The town’s mayor recently reflected on his first year in office, the accomplishments that have been achieved in 2023 and exciting plans for 2024.

Thomas E. Harelson

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JENNINGS — Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Edward Harelson, 67, of Jennings, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at 11 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating. Visitation for Mr. Harelson will begin on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel and will close at 8 p.m. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and continue till 10:30 a.m.

Arrest made in fatal accident

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A Roanoke man has been arrested on charges stemming from an accident that claimed the life of a local resident earlier this year.

Cheryl “Penny” Ann Davis

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JENNINGS — Funeral services for Mrs. Cheryl “Penny” Ann Davis, 60, of Iota, was held on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. Burial followed in Maxie Cemetery in Crowley under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Welsh Mardi Gras pageant planned

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WELSH — A Mardi Gras pageant has been planned for local ladies of all ages to participate and compete for the honor of representing the town during the upcoming Mardi Gras events.

Happy HOWL-idays

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Aussie Beaux, this 18-month-old Australian labradoodle, is snuggled under his favorite blanket, ready for the fireworks to begin.

HLL to host holiday ball fundraiser

An area little league group is looking to raise funds to add much-needed amenities to its facility.

Agriculture industry concerned over the closing of rail lines to Mexico

(The Center Square) – With the ongoing migrant border crisis affecting rail traffic, agriculture officials are worried about future rail line closings.

Poll: Trump leads Biden in Arizona, other swing states

(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in a head-tohead matchup poll in several swing states, including Arizona.

Drones handles the rain, leads Virginia Tech to 4120 win over No. 23 Tulane in the Military Bowl

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Kyron Drones ran for 176 yards and a touchdown and also threw for two TDs as Virginia Tech withstood a second-half downpour to beat No. 23 Tulane 41-20 in the Military Bowl on Wednesday.