May 2024

Speaker Mike Johnson’s appearance at Trump’s felony trial marks remarkable moment in U.S. politics

(AP) — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson assailed the U.S. judicial system on Tuesday as he became the highest-ranking Republican to attend court with Donald Trump, echoing unsubstantiated or disproven arguments made by the former president and his allies.

Pirates’ Paul Skenes hits triple digits 17 times, strikes out 7 in big league debut vs. Cubs

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes' stuff was as electric as advertised.

Jimmie Johnson to attempt his own version of Indy 500, NASCAR doubleheader

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmie Johnson will attempt his own version of 'The Double' when he becomes the first driver to be part of the Indianapolis 500 broadcast team hours before he competes in NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600.

Congratulations to the Graduates!

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Graduates from Hathaway, Jennings and Lake Arthur gathered on Friday night to celebrate the completion of their high school careers. Lake Arthur High School valedictorians Niyah Achane, Madison Bihm, Mia Broussard, Hayden Labauve, Hallie Leger, Avery Marcantel, Leah Price, Hannah Primeaux and Vivian Sketoe, as well as Hathaway High School valedictorians Ellie LeBlanc and Madison Suire and Jennings High School Class President Matthew Dane Sonnier, regaled their classmates, friends and families with stories from their experiences through high school.

LAHS graduates Class of 2024

LAKE ARTHUR — Graduation ceremonies commenced for the Lake Arthur High School Senior class Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at Jack Doland Memorial Stadium with packed stands and a beautiful blue-sky evening.

Hornets leave the nest

HATHAWAY — Hathaway High School held its 83rd Commencement Exercise on Friday evening in the Charles F. Groth Gymnasium. Graduates’ loved ones packed the school’s gym to cheer on the senior Hornets.

Bulldogs bid farewell

Graduating Jennings High School (JHS) Bulldogs gathered with friends and family Friday evening to celebrate the end of the Class of 2024’s high school careers at Jerry Simmons Stadium.

Hail, severe thunderstorms sweep through parish

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Severe thunderstorms brought large hail, high winds and rain through Jeff Davis Parish Sunday and Monday.

Paul Hartman

Funeral arrangements for Paul Hartman, 79, of Jennings, will be announced by Mortuary Center of Southwest Louisiana of Jennings.

Tax revenues still above prepandemic collections

(The Center Square) — Decreased tax revenues are still 19% above prepandemic collections, Louisiana officials said Thursday.