(The Center Square) — The U.S. oil industry broke another production record this year, averaging 13.4 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil in August, according to a new U.S. Energy Information Agency report. The majority of production is coming from the Permian Basin in West Texas and southeast New Mexico, the report notes.
(The Center Square) — After years on the endangered species list, black bears will once again be hunted in Sportsman's Paradise.
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Jeff Davis Parish voters hit the polls on Saturday to cast their ballots in favor of various items, including constitutional amendments and millage renewals, along with an alderman runoff.
The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home recently received a donation of 5,000 blue gill and 700 bass fish to restock the small lake adorning the landscape in front of the home.
LAKE ARTHUR — The Town of Lake Arthur is kicking off many Christmas festivities this week. The showcase of Christmas fun starts with the annual Hall of Trees, now open to the public through Dec. 27. Residents can stop by to see the Town Hall decked with Christmas décor thanks to donations by area businesses and individuals. On Thursday, Dec. 12, city officials will judge local Christmas set-ups during the Yard and Tree Decorating contest. The annual Christmas Parade and a full day of Christmas fun takes place Saturday, Dec. 14.
A Lake Arthur man learned his fate this week from charges stemming from a 2022 fatal hitand- run crash that took the life of 73-year-old Jerry W. Hughes.
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