September 2021

Hurricane Sam bringing a rough surf weekend to US East Coast

MIAMI (AP) — Beachgoers along the east coast of the United States should beware of life-threatening surf and rip currents this weekend as Hurricane Sam turns northward, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday.

Britney Spears hearing may mean freedom from court, father

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Judge Brenda Penny has been the calm eye of the storm surrounding Britney Spears and the conservatorship that controls her life. Now all eyes are on Penny.

Health workers once saluted as heroes now get threats

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — More than a year after U.S. health care workers on the front lines against COVID-19 were saluted as heroes with nightly clapping from windows and balconies, some are being issued panic buttons in case of assault and ditching their scrubs before going out in public for fear of harassment.

Biden intensifies talks, with big overhaul plans at stake

WASHINGTON (AP) — His government overhaul plans at stake, President Joe Biden appeared determined Wednesday to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators, likely trimming back the size of his potentially historic $3.5 trillion measure that will collapse without their support.

La. schools chief scraps COVID quarantine suggestion

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Going against health guidance, Louisiana’s education department announced Wednesday it’s no longer recommending that public school systems quarantine asymptomatic students who have come into close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.

Can you hear me now?

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listened this weekend as the television announcers declared that thenpresidential candidate Donald Trump was landing his 747 in Mobile, Ala.

Love at First Taste

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Throughout a child’s first years of life, there are several milestones for marking growth, development and progress toward maturity. As many parents can attest, few of those milestones are as messy, imperfect and joyful as those associated with a baby’s first tastes of new foods and flavors.

BBB warns public of new text scam

Consumers in southwest Louisiana are receiving text messages with links for offers, gifts or discounts that seem too good to be true.

Hello, Clovis

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Lalaia Gatte shows off baby alligator Clovis. Stop by to meet Clovis and his friends from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Daily News phtoo by Erin Hargrave

JDP Library audit shows healthy finances

A recent state audit showed Jeff Davis Libraries to have healthy finances for the previous fiscal year and no major findings of noncompliance in their financial statements.a