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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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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: 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 […]
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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