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Trump announces Vance as vice president pick
Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous […]
Davey earns first preseason honor
Micah Davey has picked up his first big preseason honor. McNeese State’s junior linebacker was named first-team All-American by FCS Football Central Monday. It is no doubt far from the last preseason team the Cowboy tackling machine will make this summer. Davey is coming off a season that saw him make six All-American teams last […]
High insurance premiums affect home-buying decisions
Earlier this year, CNBC reported that 31 percent of Gen Z can’t afford to buy or rent, and 2023 was the least affordable home buying year in more than a decade. In Southwest Louisiana, high interest rates and inflation aren’t the only thing keeping young adults living at home and hampering the real estate market. […]
Jeff Davis getting two new economic districts
There will be two new economic development districts within Jeff Davis Parish collecting additional sales taxes in designated zones. The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury on Wednesday revised plans for the districts, designating parcels of land to be included in Economic Development District No. 1 in the Iowa and Lacassine area and Economic Development District […]
UPDATE: Motive of man who tried to assassinate Trump remains elusive
The 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump first came to law enforcement’s attention at Saturday’s rally when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the campaign event. The tip sparked a frantic search but officers were unable to find him before he managed to get on a roof, where he opened fire. In the […]
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment
The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, which can be appealed and may be overruled by […]
Former Cowboy MacIntyre wins again
Where he had failed just one year early, Robert MacIntyre succeeded Sunday. Last year MacIntyre, the former McNeese State golfer, had to watch as Rory McIlroy rallied past him to win the Scottish Open. He turned the tables this time. MacIntyre sank a 22-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole at The Renaissance Club in […]
UPDATE: Man killed at Trump rally ‘died a hero’
On the heels of an attempt to kill him, former President Donald Trump called Sunday for unity and resilience as shocked leaders across the political divide recoiled from the shooting that left him wounded but “fine.” A former fire chief attending the rally with family was killed, as was the gunman. Two other people were […]
UPDATE: Fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield others
The former fire chief who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving in front of his family to protect them from gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed Sunday that Corey Comperatore, 50, had died a “hero,” […]
UPDATE: Trump calls for unity after assassination attempt
In memo to staff, former President Donald Trump’s campaign says he’s “in great spirits” and “doing well.” In the memo obtained by The Associated Press, Trump’s senior campaign advisers thanked the Secret Service and all first responders for their efforts. The memo also said staff in Washington and West Palm Beach, Florida, should stay away […]
Iowa Mayor Neal Watkins speaks about effort to oust him from office
After 18 months in office, a petition is being circulated to recall Town of Iowa Mayor Neal Watkins. He ran against Joshua Macer and incumbent Paul “Hounddog” Hesse, faced Hesse in the runoff and won with 58 percent of the vote. Watkins said he hasn’t seen the petition. It is his understanding that is being […]
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
Singh named VP of strategy Christus Ochsner Southwestern Louisiana has welcomed a new vice president of strategy and business development, Joban Singh. In his new role, Singh will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive growth and enhance the organization’s overall performance. Singh has 10 years of experience in health care business […]
UPDATE: Trump says bullet pierced right ear
Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt as he spoke during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, law enforcement officials said. The former president, his ear covered in blood from what he said was a gunshot, was quickly pulled away by Secret Service agents and his campaign said he was “fine.” […]
UPDATE: Shooting at Trump rally being investigated as assassination attempt
The shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say. Trump’s campaign said in a statement that the former president was “fine” after the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. A local prosecutor said the suspected gunman and […]
UPDATE: Trump ‘fine’ after being whisked off stage
Donald Trump’s campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is […]
Trump rushed off stage by Secret Service as bangs heard at Pennsylvania rally
Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. Trump was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs started ringing through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on […]
Unrestrained driver, passenger killed in Beauregard crash
Louisiana State Police Troop D are investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that happened Friday night on U.S. 171 near Willow Branch Road in Beauregard Parish. Trooper Matt Gaspard said the crash claimed the lives of 59-year-old Ellory “Butch” Burgess Jr. of Longville and 29-year-old Cody Goode of Dry Creek. Gadpard said Burgess was driving a […]
School Board gives Van Metre four-year contract
The Calcasieu Parish School Board finalized new Superintendent Jason Van Metre’s contract at a special meeting on Thursday, July 11. VanMetre was chosen as superintendent on Tuesday out of a pool of five finalists. While presenting the contract, VanMetre said it was “very similar” to former superintendent Shannon LaFargue’s contract, with only a few changes. […]
Jim Beam column:Traffic cameras are targeted
Members of the current Louisiana Legislature know motorists don’t like speed cameras or similar devices that catch speeders and other traffic law violators. That is why they passed one law at their recent session to help drivers and wiped another one off the books. Three other legislators had traffic camera bills that didn’t make it. […]
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