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WASHINGTON—The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Louis V. Girard, 20, of West, killed during World War II, was accounted for on March 28, 2022.

EDITOR’S NOTE: These contaminated Jif peanut butter products have been purchased from local business, according to several first-hand accounts posted on social media. The recall includes creamy, crunchy, and natural varieties, among others. — LEB

The temperature outside of City Hall was warm, topping out around 85 degrees Monday evening. In the shade, with a 15-mph breeze, it didn’t seem so bad.

Families nationwide are scrambling to find baby formula amid a widespread shortage. Rural families are likely having an even harder time since there are fewer local places to buy formula, and because families who use federal assistance can only buy certain formulas. It’s even more difficult to find certain medically necessary specialty formulas. Here’s what you need to know:

Jim Haley’s 20 years of service to the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District—and to the residents of Hemphill County—was honored in a reception held Thursday afternoon at the water district offices. Family, friends, staff members, and fellow board members, both past and present, were on hand to thank Haley for his tireless work on their behalf.