February 2024

Public defender’s audit released

The 31st Judicial District Public Defender’s Office recently received the results of their annual audit of financial statements by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLAO) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.

MARDI GRAS MOOD

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MARDI GRAS MOOD

US inflation slows but remains elevated

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemicfueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control.

U.S. Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid bill to Ukraine, Israel

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after days of delay from Republicans who did not want to pass the funding without provisions to secure the southern border.

CHILDREN’S MARDI GRAS COSTUME WINNERS

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CHILDREN’S MARDI GRAS COSTUME WINNERS

Step up to the plate

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WHS baseball dinner and auction

After court order, state lawmakers poised to draw new legislative districts

(The Center Square) — Louisiana must produce new state House and Senate districts within a 'reasonable period of time' after a federal judge found they violated the Voting Rights Act.

Girls’ playoff brackets announced

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Six local teams qualify for postseason play

Getting healthier starts with your feet

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(StatePoint) Good foot and ankle health is critical for good overall health, so no matter what your wellness goals are, be sure to start from the ground up.

Try this at the grocery store to reduce stress, save time

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(StatePoint) With grocery store shelves loaded up with new and unfamiliar products, and social media influencers touting this or that food brand, a trip to the supermarket is not always quick or easy. After all, there are few consumer decisions more important than what you feed your family.