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Welsh Museum Prairie Supper Fundraiser set for Sept. 27

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WELSH – The Friends of the Welsh Museum is holding its annual Louisiana Prairie Supper Fundraiser at the end of the month. The fine dining fundraiser benefits the museum and

NATIONAL BRIEFS

La. outdoorsmen asked to help lessen spread of insect BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana officials are asking outdoorsmen to help stem the spread of an insect they believe is killing

US, Mexico near deal that would set path for NAFTA revamp

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Mexican negotiators were preparing Monday to announce a deal that would set the stage for an overhaul of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The

Services for McCain set for Phoenix, Washington, Annapolis

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain’s service to his country began more than six decades ago at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and will end there in a cemetery

Detroit says farewell in royal fashion to Queen of Soul

DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin had admirers the world over, but there’s no doubt the flame burned brightest in Detroit — the place she was raised and remained for most

Iran says it signed deal to help rebuild Syria’s military

BEIRUT (AP) — Iran’s defense minister says his country has signed a deal with Syria to rebuild the Syrian armed forces that have been battered by years of war. Amir

On the Horizon

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TYLER, Texas - A Elton graduate has created the digital blueprints that could help make human habitation on Mars a reality. Mars is desolate, cold and unable to sustain human

SUPER SAM

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A pre-K student who spent the first three months of his life in a hospital will once again join his family in raising funds for Boston Children’s Heart Research Foundation.

Musicians Join to Jam

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Local musicians met at Green’s Cafe Saturday for a jam session that allows players of all ages and proficiencies the chance to carry on tradition through their love of Cajun

LOUISIANA GETS IMPROVED OUTLOOK FROM NATIONAL CREDIT AGENCY

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Another national credit rating has improved its outlook on the state of Louisiana’s finances.

S&P Global Ratings didn’t upgrade Louisiana’s credit rating, a decision that would make it cheaper to finance roadwork and construction projects. But the rating agency boosted its outlook for Louisiana from “negative” to “stable,” an indication the firm believes the state has moved to a more sound financial position.

A second rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service, took similar action in July.