LOCAL NEWS

House fire on Holly Lane

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SPORTS

White leads Lady Falcons to 2A Title

by Deke Bellavia

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HAMMOND – It was considered the biggest upset of the entire Sweet 16 last week as the St. Thomas Aquinas Lady Falcons beat the University High Lady Cubs 71-58 to win their first state title in Girl’s Basketball.
“It’s a very big win for our school and I’m just so proud and happy for this team that has worked very hard over the years to get to this point,” said STA Head Coach John White. White led the Lady Falcons to a 37-3 overall record and the Class 2A Title.

CAMPUS NEWS

Sumner High names Class Personalities

Rondi Garner & Brent Cooper named Mr. and Mrs. Sumner High School

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BRENT COOPER AND RONDI GARNER HAVE BEEN NAMED AS MR. AND MRS. SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL.

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LIFESTYLE

Cuti graduates from basic infantry training

Army National Guard Pvt. Dominick A. Cuti has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

EDITORIAL

Looking Back - this week in March

March 10, 2010

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by Gwen Durham
March 9, 2005 - The new Amite Oyster Festival Queen is Meghan Sharkey. Amite has been named Tree City USA. Rebecca Robertson was named Premier Goat Exhibitor at the 70th Annual LSU Livestock Show. She also placed second in the Dairy Premier Exhibit Contest.