THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A lawyer for relatives of people killed in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine told a court hearing Thursday that 290 relatives and partners of the victims have filed compensation claims for “emotional distress” against the four suspects charged in the downing.
“My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.”
BAKER (AP) — Members of a Louisiana State University fraternity chipped in more than $50,000 to pay off the mortgage of a woman who fed them when they were students.
The French language was practiced Tuesday during the Welsh library’s Coffee and Conversation with Friends. The event aims to revive use of the Cajun French language through a variety of activities. The event is held every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. next door to the library at the Presbyterian Church, located at 305 Hudspeth Street. Daily News photos by Sheila Smith
The insurance committee of the Jeff Davis Parish School Board is planning to stick with a current method that allows the district to acquire proposals for fair, competitive bids for coverage.
The April 23 deadline for students to register for the LSU AgCenter ASPIRE summer internship program is quickly approaching. Students can apply today at LSUAgCenter. com/ASPIRE.
PORT FOURCHON, La. (AP) — Coast Guard boats and aircraft have covered an area larger than the state of Rhode Island to search for 12 people still missing Wednesday off the Louisiana coast after their offshore oilfield vessel capsized in hurricane-force winds.