LAKE CHARLES — Lake Charles Charter Academy teacher and Welsh native Bianca King will be representing the Calcasieu Parish School Board as an honoree for the Louisiana State Teacher of the Year distinction.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court has ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision leaves unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship. The outcome Friday was a victory for Trump, who has complained about individual judges throwing up obstacles to his agenda. But a conservative majority left open the possibility that the birthright citizenship changes could remain blocked nationwide. The Republican president’s order would deny citizenship to U.S.born children of people who are in the country illegally.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's top diplomat says new nuclear talks with the U.S. are unlikely soon, citing complications from recent American military strikes. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left open the possibility that his country would again enter talks on its nuclear program during an interview on Iranian state television broadcast. But he suggested it would not be anytime soon. On Sunday, the U.S. bombed three key Iranian nuclear facilities. Araghchi acknowledged that “the level of damage is high.' Iran retaliated Monday by firing missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar, though no casualties were reported.
The Jennings City Council will look a little different in July after two long-serving councilmen were replaced in the spring election.
Nestled in the heart of downtown and tucked into the bustling Jennings City Hall, the Zigler Art Museum stands as the community’s shining jewel for cultural immersion for residents of all ages.
The Louisiana CO2 Alliance spent long hours at the recent state legislative session fighting for increased balance between citizen property rights, safety, insurance and local government authority against oil and gas industry proponents. The four-parish alliance including Allen, Vernon, Beauregard and Jeff Davis parishes seek to provide representation for local residents and governing bodies concerning carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects slated in the area. Companies such as Occidental Petroleum (Oxy), ExxonMobile and Shell Global are seeking class VI injection well permits that would inject millions of tons of condensed carbon dioxide (CO2) to be pumped underground below Louisiana water aquifers, including the Chicot aquifer that provides 40% of the state’s fresh groundwater.
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A Roanoke man was denied a lighter sentence in the 31st Judicial District Judicial Court this week for his role in a vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Jennings woman in 2023.
The Jennings City Council met this week to finalize its operating budget and approve increases for water, sewer and trash services.
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