By REBECCA CHAISSON Daily News Editor Louisiana State Police Troop D conducted a DWI checkpoint in Jeff Davis Parish Friday and arrested five motorists as a result of the detail. The checkpoint was conducted on La. 26 to coincide with the holiday weekend. In addition to the five DWI arrests, three citations were issued for [...]
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Hawks’ shortstop Will Caraway places the tag from a pickoff throw onto Macey Hicks from the Welsh Bronco Team during recent little league baseball action. To submit your favorite recreational baseball/softball photos for possible publication, email the picture with a brief description to jdne…@bellsouth.net.
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Fallen Hathaway soldier honored on Memorial Day By ALLISON CRYER Daily News Staff Writer Over 60 years later, the family of a Hathaway soldier who was killed in the Battle of the Bulge in 1945, received 12 vintage Gold Star Lapel Buttons that were supposed to be issued at the time of his death. The family [...]
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Luke Benoit, 10, hit a grand slam in his game last Thursday to help the Tigers conquer DH Builds in local Mustang League Play.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Police in Bloomington say they have contacted authorities in Louisiana about their search for a college student whose disappearance has similarities to that of an Indiana University student who has been missing for nearly a year. Spokesman Capt. Joe Qualters said that Bloomington police, who are investigating the June 3, 2011, [...]
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Evelyn Trahan Morvant Funeral services for Evelyn Trahan Morvant, 68, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings, with Jack Harris officiating. She will be laid to rest in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until time [...]
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Nancy Jackson Funeral arrangements for Nancy Jackson, 66, of Welsh will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Mrs. Jackson died Saturday evening, May 26, 2012, in her residence.
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