July 2024

More than 205,000 illegal border crossers in June, 2.5 million in fiscal 2024

— There were more than 205,000 illegal border crossers apprehended in June, according to new U.S. Customs and Border Protection data released on Monday.

FBI: Search of shooter's home, car finished, but phone, laptop search ongoing

— The FBI has finished searching the home and car of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the shooter who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday, the agency said Monday.

Millers pick up pair of wins at state tourney

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LAFAYETTE — The Crowley Millers opened their 2024 American Legion State Tournament off with a bang over the weekend by sweeping through their first two games in the eight-team field held at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field on the campus of the University of Louisiana. The Millers opened the tourney with a 17-5 win over the Carencro Aces, then followed that up with a winner’s bracket win over the tournament favorite Bossier Phillies by a count of 9-2. Those wins advanced the Millers into the winners bracket finals with a date against the Jesuit-based Retif Oilers out of New Orleans late Monday night. The winner of the state tournament will advance to the Southern Regional held in Washington, Missouri at the beginning of August.

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Build your own window feeder for summer bird watching

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(StatePoint) There are very few things more relaxing than the amazing sight and sound of birds. A 2022 study even uncovered profound mental health benefits to birdwatching, including stress relief. But how do you go about bringing some of this outdoor zen to your kitchen or living room? The answer is simple: a DIY window bird feeder.

Just a Category 1 hurricane? Don’t be fooled by number

Just a Category 1 hurricane? Don’t be fooled by number

Hathaway native victim of fatal hit and run

State police search for driver

Farmers market open to public

The Jeff Davis Council on Aging will host a farmers market allowing area residents to purchase fresh produce.

Snake awareness lowers bite risk

With hotter weather comes increased activity by slithery critters that could pose a risk to your furry pets. Between April and October, curious pets have an increased chance of happening upon a venomous snake, which could lead to bites that need immediate treatment.

Parish officials mull emergency network modifications

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The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury 911 committee recently met with Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff Kyle Miers to discuss the responsibility of overseeing the 911 system.