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Man shot when he confronts invaders in Covington
COVINGTON, La. (AP) - Police say a man was shot as he confronted two intruders trying to break into a Covington home. A Covington news release says the attempted home invasion happened early Thursday...
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Eunice man arrested on drug and weapons charges
A Eunice man is facing drug charges. Kenneth Chevis Jr., 23, is accused of selling crack cocaine out of his house at 550 S. 2nd Street. "Officers located crack cocaine, marijuana, and $1900.00 in his...
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Highway Bill Passes Senate 74-19, Includes RESTORE, Flood Insurance...
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today announced that the Highway Bill has been approved by the U.S. House and Senate conference committee and passed by both chambers. Vitter specifically...
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Boustany votes for funding of South Louisiana's ports and harbors
Boustany Votes for Funding of South Louisiana's Ports and Harbors(Washington, DC) - Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., M.D. (R-South Louisiana) issued the following statement after voting in favor...
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World markets surge after Europe finds rescue plan
Financial markets around the world stormed higher Friday after European leaders came up with a breakthrough plan to rescue banks, relieve debt-burdened governments and restore investor confidence. On...
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Holiday road advisory
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today advised drivers of upcoming work schedules for interstate and major road projects throughout Louisiana on...
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Woman accused of stealing checks
A Sulphur woman is accused of stealing checks from an acquaintance in Vernon Parish. The victim says he realized the checks were stolen and more than $2,000 in unauthorized checks had been cashed. The...
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Patterson overspends on budget by nearly $1 million
The Patterson City Council met in special session to amend its 2012 budget by nearly $1 million in overspending.The city was budgeted to finish the year at $450,924; it finished negative $524,929 for...
View ArticleSt. Martin Teen Talks Way to Top at La. Farm Bureau Talk Meet
NEW ORLEANS - Hunter Osborn, an aspiring zookeeper from St. Martin Parish, demonstrated a remarkably mature understanding of media spin on her way to winning the Louisiana Farm Bureau Talk Meet...
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DOTD issues Independence Day travel advisory
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today advised drivers of upcoming work schedules for interstate and major road projects throughout Louisiana on...
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Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
An armed robbery suspect that allegedly cut a store clerk is behind bars.At 10:30 Friday morning Abbeville Police officers responded to a call from JB Express located at 1200 S. State for a possible...
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Motorcycle accident near Washington on I-49
There is a motorcycle accident on I-49 northbound near exit 23. Air medic is on site. Expect delays. KATC will have more information as it becomes available.
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Get your Social Security Statement Online
If you would like to get a Social Security Statement, which provides estimates of your future benefits, it is now available online at www.socialsecurity.gov. "Our new online Social Security Statement...
View ArticleState Could Lose $1.1 Billion for Medicaid
A mistake in a provision that helped keep Medicaid rates down after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita could come back to haunt the state. Congress is in the process of potentially passing a new...
View ArticleTom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorcing
NEW YORK (AP) - Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are divorcing, bringing an end to one of Hollywood's most unexpected marriages, one that spawned euphoric couch-jumping on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and...
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Effort to reduce alcohol related crashes this Fourth of July holiday
As communities across our state prepare to celebrate our nation's independence, Louisiana State Troopers are partnering with local law enforcement in a cooperative effort to ensure a safe and...
View ArticlePetanque regularly scheduled games in Girard Park
Petanque (Pa-tonk) is a funny French name for a fun game.Petanque is a bowling game traditionally played in town parks and squares in France on hard packed surfaces. The games is played by rolling...
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Landrys Request Met: NOAA Extends Red Snapper Season
Less than 48 hours after U.S. Representatives Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) and Steve Southerland (R, FL-02) led an effort requesting the 2012 Gulf of Mexico Recreational Red Snapper Season be extended, NOAA...
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Acadia Parish Police Jury will conduct a public hearing July 3rd
The Acadia Parish Police Jury will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Crowley, to receive comments on the setting of...
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Larcade Trial Date Set
A trial date has been set for the former Lafayette city employee accused of voyeurism. Jeffery Larcade's trial will being September 24. He is accused of hiding a camera inside a urinal in Department...
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