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CDC: Alarming increase seen in West Nile cases
ATLANTA (AP) - U.S. health officials say there's been an alarming increase in the number of West Nile cases. So far there have been more than 1,100 cases reported through the middle of August. That's...
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Two Charged in Alleged Drive-by Shooting
Two Lafayette men are behind bars on following an alleged drive-by shooting. Police have charged Robert Felix and Courtlyn Sam on attempted first-degree murder charges. The incident took place at...
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UL football team to honor Mickey Shunick
The University of Louisiana Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football team will honor Mickey Shunick during their 2012 season. Team members will wear a decal on their helmets portraying a girl on her bicycle...
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Interstate Closure Likely to Last Until Tomorrow
Due to leaking propane tanker on I-10 in Baton Rouge, east of Essen Lane, I-10 continues to be closed east at I-10/I-12 split and west at Siegen lane. These road closures are anticipated to last...
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Rapper LL Cool J nabs intruder at Los Angeles home
LOS ANGELES (AP) - LL Cool J plays a special agent on TV's "NCIS: Los Angeles," and now he's caught an actual bad guy. Los Angeles police say the rapper grabbed and held a burglary suspect at his...
View ArticleNew Interim VP of Research has been named at UL
Dr Ramesh Kolluru is filling the seat of interim Vice President for Research at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.Dr Robert Twilley, who held the position for two years, was named executive...
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Lafayette Represented at the National Association of Commissions for Women...
NACW's 42nd annual conference and business meeting, themed "Count Us In" was held in Charleston, West Virginia July 25-27. Representing Lafayette was Linda Armstrong, President of the local Commission...
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Two Accused of Kidnapping Lafayette Man
Two men are behind bars for alleged kidnapping a man Tuesday evening. Lafayette police say Kenneth Logan and John Nguyen forced the victim into their car in the 800 block of North University. The...
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Mars rover Curiosity makes first test drive
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- The NASA rover Curiosity made its first test drive Wednesday on ancient soil of Mars."Wheel tracks on Mars," Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer Allen Chen tweeted along with...
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Woman arrested for alleged theft
Last week, a local clothing store turned to social media to help nail an alleged shoplifter.Hemline in River Ranch posted a picture on their Facebook page asking for the public's help in identifying...
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Terrebonne Parish probes apparent murder, suicide
HOUMA, La. (AP) - The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder suicide near Houma. WVUE-TV reports the sheriff's office got the call just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday and...
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Lafayette Man Leaves Kid in Car When Fleeing Hit-and-Run
A Tuesday-night hit-and-run led to a Lafayette man's arrest. The incident took place in the 100 block of Hollywood Drive. Police say Dwayne Batiste ran his vehicle into another and attempted to flee...
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Brass Bed announces tour
Local psychedelic pop rock band Brass Bed will hit the road, starting tomorrow.The band's west coast tour will hit major cities such as Austin, Portland, and San Diego, and finish up with a Sept. 21...
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Alligator Violations on the Rise in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division has seen a steady rise in alligator violations since 2009.According to LDWF violation statistics, Enforcement Division...
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Scott Man Charged with Home Invasion
A Scott man is in jail on home invasion charges. Lafayette Parish sheriff's deputies say Ryan Bartie entered his girlfriend's home without permission and beat up someone inside the home. He is being...
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The City of Franklin is now on Facebook and Twitter
You can now find the City of Franklin on social media. On Facebook, search for "City of Franklin, Louisiana" and on Twitter, "@Franklin_70538." The City is increasing its online presence and providing...
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DOTD recommends alternate routes during I-10 closure in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) issued a list of recommended routes for drivers during the current closure of I-10 due to a truck leaking...
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Audio tech company building new HQ in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc. says it will build a new $8 million research facility in Baton Rouge and move its headquarters there. The company said Wednesday it expects the...
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Dee Snider to Paul Ryan: Stop playing my song
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has asked Republican vice presidential running mate Paul Ryan's camp not to play his hit song, "We're Not Gonna Take It." Ryan spokesman Brandon Buck wrote a pithy...
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Pretrial Held for Mom Charged with Four Counts of Negligent Homicide
The Rayne mother, Shaqueta McDade who is charged with four counts of negligent homicide was in court Wednesday.Four months ago McDade's trailer went up in flames killing four of her children all under...
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