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Myers announces bid for sheriff

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Chris Myers is running for Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff and is asking for voters’ support on Election Day on Oct. 14.

Bowman seeks police jury seat

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Ann Bowman is running for the District 2 seat on the Jeff Davis Police Jury (JDPJ) and is asking for voters’ support on Election Day, Oct. 14. Although Bowman is not originally from the area, she made Jeff Davis Parish her home after marrying Brian Bowman and settling in the area. “I am a Republican and I have no ties to anyone in the parish,” she said. “I have lived here for 45 years and I am married to Leland Bowman’s son, Brian. We raised two girls. One is a veterinarian and the other is in Amazon management.”

Fatal crashes reported

ALLEN PARISH — Louisiana State Police (LSP) responded to a fatal crash on Monday, Sept. 11.

Combatting extreme temperatures with mulch

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This summer’s extended period of extreme heat and drought has wreaked havoc on all plants great and small. One gardening practice that can make a considerable difference in combatting extreme temperatures is mulching.

U.S. sets record for billion-dollar weather disasters in a year — and there's still 4 months to go

(AP) — The deadly firestorm in Hawaii and Hurricane Idalia's watery storm surge helped push the United States to a record for the number of weather disasters that cost $1 billion or more. And there's still four months to go on what's looking more like a calendar of calamities.

Severe Weather

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Severe Weather

U.S. moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of U.S. sanctions. In addition, as part of the deal, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States.

Police veteran hailed for reform efforts nominated to be New Orleans chief

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Monday that she has chosen Anne Kirkpatrick, a former chief of police in Spokane, Washington, and Oakland, California, to head the New Orleans Police Department, a nomination subject to the approval of the City Council.

9/11 memorials held

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NEW YORK (AP) — With tolling bells, personal tributes and tears, Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 at anniversary observances that stretched from ground zero to small towns.