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Four ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death, accusing them of willfully violating the Black man’s constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement and gasping for air.

CRAWFISH TO JOIN DRIVE TO VACCINATE PEOPLE IN N.O.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A pound of crawfish is being promised to lure people to get a COVID-19 vaccine in New Orleans.

Sherpa guide scales Mount Everest for record 25th time

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 25th time on Friday, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak.

R&B SINGER AARON NEVILLE, 80, RETIRES FROM TOURING

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In posts Thursday on his official website and via social media, Neville announced his official retirement from touring. Now 80, Neville said embarking on multi-date tours is no longer appealing.

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City launches new website

The City of Jennings recently launched a new website, geared towards modernizing operations at City Hall and for residents here.

Meg Ryan: America’s rom-com sweetheart

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Meg Ryan was born Margaret Mary Emily Hyra on Nov. 19, 1961 in Fairfield, Connecticut. She went to college for journalism and took on odd acting jobs in commercials and on the soap opera As the World Turns to make extra money. She was so successful that she decided to drop out of college a semester before graduation to pursue acting full time. When registering for the Screen Actors Guild, she decided to join with the last name “Ryan,” her grandmother’s maiden name.

Lacassine native makes LSU history

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Lacassine native Taylor Goss has been selected for the 2021 cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, making him the first in Louisiana State University’s (LSU) history.

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