February 2024

Joe Biden's brother defends president in impeachment inquiry

(The Center Square) — James Biden, the president’s brother, testified before lawmakers Wednesday in the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The testimony comes as the indictment of a key witness in the inquiry has left Republicans playing defense and Democrats calling for the inquiry to end.

High school admissions case declined by Supreme Court

(The Center Square) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to hear a case on altered admissions policies plaintiffs described as “race-neutral proxies” at the elite Northern Virginia school Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

70% of largest U.S. cities don’t have enough money to cover costs

(The Center Square) — In fiscal 2022, 70 percent of the largest cities in the U.S. did not have enough money to pay their bills.

Major conference races are heating up down the stretch

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(AP) — The conference races are coming down the homestretch and while No. 1 South Carolina basically has run away with the Southeastern Conference, many of the other Power Five leagues are still up for grabs.

LA preteen glow-up social scheduled

LAKE ARTHUR — A spring glow-up social has been scheduled for preteens in the town and its surrounding areas.

Free tax prep offered through VITA

LAKE CHARLES — United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s free tax initiative, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, is open for registration.

JPD search for stolen equipment

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The Jennings Police Department (JPD) is searching for a stolen 2022 Kubota skid steer with pallet forks and is asking the public for any information they may have concerning the theft.

Daycare provider charged with felony theft

Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office made an arrest earlier this week involving the misappropriation of funds from a third-party vendor who received federal funds from the parish school board.

How the 12-team College Football Playoff will work

(AP) — The 12-team College Football Playoff is 10 months away from kicking off and the format for it has finally been locked in.

Bird Watching

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After a recent shower in the area, a vermillion flycatcher was observed flitting about the trees. The red and black bird generally makes its home in warm climate areas where it feeds on insects.