Medicaid audit reveals issues with one of Louisiana's dental providers
(The Center Square) — An audit conducted on one of Medicaid's largest dental providers in Louisiana showed its spending and networking fell short of expectations.
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Walz military retirement coincided with political campaign
(The Center Square) — Democrat Vice Presidential pick and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is again facing scrutiny over his military retirement after Trump running mate J.D. Vance accused Walz of running for Congress to avoid deployment in Iraq.
Coalition fights Treasury claim that certain banking policies are security threat
(The Center Square) — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a 20-state coalition opposing a Treasury Department claim that state laws preventing de-banking policies are a “national security threat.” The latest action is only an “attempt to stoke confusion about state laws to advance extreme activist agendas,” Moody said.
Heinen announces drug convictions
Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney Lauren Heinen recently released a conviction update for two area men on felony drug possession charges.
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Parish animal shelter plans move forward
A new animal shelter that has been in the works for a few years is moving along with the selection of an architectural design.
Aldermen approve electric program, discuss standards for service
WELSH — Town officials here recently decided to move forward with a new program through the town’s electric authority and are one step closer to adopting standards for its electric service.
Local Purple Heart recipients honored
On August 7, the nation recognized those awarded the Purple Heart for their military service. The Purple Heart medal was originally the Badge of Military Merit, created by George Washington in 1782. Considered to be the first military decoration and the Purple Heart’s predecessor, it was bestowed as a purple cloth in the shape of a heart with the word Merit stitched across it, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. The medal as it is today, was commissioned in 1932 to honor the bicentennial of Washington.
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Collaboration supports students
Many students and parents can check one back-to-school item off their list this year. Three local community organizations, with the support of Congressman Clay Higgins, have come together to give back to area students in need of a new backpack.
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