🌱 How did Barbe shut down Sulphur’s high-scoring Tors so completely?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Barbe shut down Sulphur’s high-scoring Tors so completely?
- See which Sulphur couple celebrated 50 years on Hudson Street.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 72.
- Monday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Barbe wins battle of unbeatens (americanpress.com) — Sulphur High’s previously unbeaten Tors were shut down at home Friday night, falling 59-7 to rival Barbe at Matt Walker Memorial Stadium despite averaging nearly 50 points per game this season. Barbe’s defense stifled Sulphur’s offense early, building a huge halftime lead while Sulphur managed just one late scoring drive and 86 passing yards from quarterback Noah Courtney. 
• Our Past: Anacoco High School recognized in 2016 as Blue Ribbon School (americanpress.com) — A look back through American Press archives includes a charming note about Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hare of Sulphur celebrating their golden wedding anniversary at their Hudson Street home. The feature also revisits past school honors, community service projects, and church and civic activities across Southwest Louisiana, offering a nostalgic snapshot of how local families and institutions have marked important milestones.
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- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist Bilingual in Sulphur. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail in Sulphur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sulphur here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westlake
- PHOTOS: Westlake sweeps No. 10 Welsh (americanpress.com)
- West Fest 2026 in Westlake Canceled Due to Weather (wearelakecharles.com)
- Police jurors deny tax reduction requests from Phillips 66, Venture Global (kplctv.com)
Lake Charles
- William Douglas Bates (americanpress.com)
- Mystery, Classic Rock, the Roaring '20s and Calligraphy, This Month at the Civic Center (rockvillemd.gov)
- 10 Best Burgers in Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana (gator995.com)
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