June 2024

U.S. opts for experience, versatility on Olympic women’s basketball roster, passes on Caitlin Clark

(AP) — USA Basketball said experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was not on the U.S. women’s Olympic roster that was officially revealed Tuesday.

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Gov. Landry’s comments on Louisiana energy ‘encouraging’

ouisiana Gov. Jeff Landry recently did something that American energy advocates have been waiting for: he spoke up. In a coordinated, collective, clear press event with several other pro-energy governors, Landry blasted the Biden administration’s executive actions for costing jobs and fueling higher prices nationwide.

Biden’s son convicted in federal gun trial

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president’s son lied on a mandatory gunpurchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs.

Powwow Pride

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Over the weekend, nearly 500 Native American dancers competed in the 27th annual Coushatta Powwow. In addition to dancers, native drum circles from tribes across the nation attended, playing traditional music for the competitors to dance.

Police Jury warned of CO2 projects

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“If they were misleading the parish about the money, are they then misleading the community about the risks to the water?” Allen Parish Police Juror Roland Hollins recently informed Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury of carbon capture projects that could potentially release carbon dioxide into ground water.

Jennings founder to be honored with plaque

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The City of Jennings, along with a group of residents with a passion for local history, is inviting the community to come out and honor the city’s founder, Sylvester L. Cary.

New telecommunication contract to financially benefit town

ELTON — Residents here will soon reap the benefits of a major telecommunications project on their refurbished water tower thanks to a contract with a national phone carrier that was a year in the making.

LA council contemplates peddler license ordinance

LAKE ARTHUR — The board of alderman recently tabled a motion to grant a peddler license for Rita’s Creole Family Kitchen food truck. The food truck business is owned by Rita Fields of Lake Charles that would have barbeque, seafood and snow cones available when the truck is located in the town. But it is not intended as a permanent venue as of now, according to Mayor Sampson “Poncho” Lejeune.

Jarvis “Buck” Parker

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JENNINGS — Jarvis Lavelle “Buck” Parker, 84, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024 with his wife by his side.