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Court hears ex-officers' appeals in Katrina case
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Two former New Orleans police officers have asked a federal appeals court to throw out their convictions on charges stemming from the fatal shooting of a man whose burned body...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - There's something lurking around distant and icy dwarf planet Pluto: a fifth moon. A team of scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope said Wednesday they have discovered the...
View ArticleLafayette student heads to American Legion Boys Nation in Washington, D.C.
Lafayette High School senior Brandon Dale, 17, is one of 98 high school students attending The American Legion Boys Nation. He is one of two delegates selected from the state based on leadership...
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Derby horses free of potent painkiller
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky horse racing regulators say no traces of a powerful painkiller were found in samples taken from horses running in this year's Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Horse Racing...
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Penn St. trustees expect broad report from Freeh
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - The team brought in by Penn State to investigate how the university handled molestation accusations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will release its...
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Can fracking pollute water? Study tries to answer
PITTSBURGH (AP) - A new Department of Energy study may provide some of the first solid answers to an extremely controversial question: Do gas drilling fluids migrate and pose a threat to drinking...
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Horsemen Speak out About Drug
Last night, we told you about racehorses in Louisiana testing positive for dermorphin, a performance enhancing drug that's 40 times more powerful than morphine. Tonight, you'll hear from two trainers...
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Suspicious Package a Briefcase with CDs
A suspicious package at a Lafayette gas station turned out to be a briefcase containing compact discs and other personal items. Lafayette police, fire, and Haz-Mat crews were called to the Chevron at...
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Opelousas Catholic Memorial
Opelousas Catholic High School added a third cross in front of the school honoring student Alyssa Guillory. Students saying faith and fond memories are helping them cope. Erin Stueber will have more...
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Jindal Orders Hiring Freeze
Governor Bobby Jindal has ordered a hiring freeze in the state's executive branch. The executive order states the freeze will remain in effect until the end of the 2013 fiscal year, which ends next...
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Shunick Discourages Courthouse Rallies
The following statement has been released by Charlene Shunick, the sister of Mickey Shunick:"In response to the recent rumors about a gathering in front of the Lafayette courthouse or another public...
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Ricocoh Road to Close for Rail Resurfacing
Railroad repairs will shut down a St. Mary Parish road next Tuesday. Joseph Lane in Ricocoh near US 90 will be closed that day from 6:30 A. M. until 4:00 P. M., weather permitting. Flagmen will be...
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Family Whose Home was Hit by Truck Speaks
A family is living with relatives after a truck smashed into their home. Tonight on Acadiana's NewsChannel, I'll will speak with that family and bring you their story.
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Applications top 10,000 for La. voucher program
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The state education department has received more than 10,000 applications for Louisiana's statewide voucher program set to start in August that will use taxpayer money to send...
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Scientist names marine parasite after Bob Marley
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - A tiny blood-sucking parasite that infests fish on Caribbean coral reefs has been named after Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley. Arkansas State University marine biologist Paul...
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Viacom channels are off DirecTV systems
NEW YORK (AP) - DirecTV subscribers are losing access to "The Daily Show" and "SpongeBob SquarePants." DirecTV Group Inc. stopped carrying 26 channels owned by Viacom Inc. because of a contract...
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Public's assistance needed in identifying church burglary suspect
Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance identifying a person that broke into St. Edward Catholic church near Church Point.The night of June 22 or early morning of June 23 a...
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Wet/Damp/Rainy Weather Continues
A stagnant weather pattern remains in place. Tropical like moisture trapped across Acadiana keeping rain chances high for each day. The chance for showers and thunderstorms should pick up again by...
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Opelousas city employee accused of theft
A man who had just been rehired by the City of Opelousas is accused of trying to steal a $700 generator. Terrell Griffin, 38, is charged with Attempted Felony Theft. A coworker reported seeing the...
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Brother saves baby sister's life
"I see horrible stuff everyday, but that's nothing compared to when its your child."Late Sunday night Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Deputy Shawn LaValley was at work and his family preparing to go to...
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