— A state legislative committee is proposing ways to expand Texas’ liquified natural gas (LNG) industry after the Biden administration announced it was pausing pending applications for LNG exports that would significantly impact Texas.
FENTON — A group of parish residents committed to making a difference in the world recently adopted a classroom of second graders to celebrate Arbor Day.
— Entertainment giant Live Nation shot back Thursday after the U.S. Department of Justice alleged it maintains an illegal monopoly over the live concert industry.
— A $1.5 trillion Farm Bill supported by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representative has sparked criticism among Democrats for cutting $30 billion from the former food stamps program.
(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)
The freedoms people living in the United States are afforded would not have been possible to provide if not for the brave efforts and undying commitment of the many individuals who have served in the nation’s armed forces. American military personnel have played vital roles in securing freedoms for their fellow citizens as well as individuals overseas.
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers have approved a firstof- its-kind bill that would classify two abortion-inducing drugs as a controlled and dangerous substances. The final Senate vote Thursday came despite widespread criticism from doctors, who note that the drugs have other critical reproductive health care uses. They say changing the classification could make it harder to prescribe the drugs, delaying crucial treatment for patients. The legislation now heads to the desk of conservative Republican Gov. Jeff Landry.
A dedicated group of Jennings High School graduates have pursued a project focused on honoring five local soldiers — unsung heroes that achieved the highest honors among 108 servicemen from Jennings, who fought in the Vietnam War.
Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery held a Memorial Day ceremony on Friday to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the country’s freedom, along with those who served in the armed forces and have passed.
A local writer is offering an opportunity for those who are interested in writing and tabletop role-playing games to learn more about the craft and meet like-minded individuals in the area.
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