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Gov't stepping up fight against health care fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is upping the ante in the fight against health care fraud, joining forces with private insurers and state investigators on a scale not previously seen in an...
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Ousted Big Brother cast member arrested in Lafayette
A "Big Brother 14" cast member, recently kicked off the show for fighting, was arrested in downtown Lafayette early this morning. William Hantz, 34, known on the show as Willie, is charged with OWI....
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Vilma Back to Court in TRO Hearing vs. NFL
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma goes back to federal court on Thursday, seeking a temporary restraining order that would allow him to return to work while his lawsuit...
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McDonalds Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing from Customer's Purse
An employee at the Port Barre McDonald's has been arrested for stealing money from a purse left behind by a customer. Police have charged 31-year-old Kiliatobas Jones with felony theft. Police say...
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School Board Fails to Fill Vacancy; Governor to Select Member
OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal will have the authority to appoint an interim St. Landry Parish School Board member after the board failed on two 6-6 votes to choose one of five applicants for...
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New appointee to Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
In a major victory for Senate District 21 and the surrounding areas, Governor Bobby Jindal announced St. Mary Levee District President William H. "Bill" Hidalgo as a new appointee to the Coastal...
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Duson Police believe Keiosha Felix is in danger
Duson Police believe 15-year-old Keiosha Felix's life is in danger, according to Police Chief Frank Andrew. Two members of Felix's family were arrested in the case. Portia Felix is charged with...
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Chance for Rain into the Weekend?
Another typical summer day, widely scattered showers and thunderstorms developed thanks to heating and sea-breeze conditions. Surface high pressure keeping rain chances in the 30-40% range. A juicy...
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Alleged rape suspect arrested
On July 22, 2012, the St. Landry Sheriff's Office received a call from Opelousas General Hospital in reference to a possible rape.According to the deputy, the victim left a restaurant in the Opelousas...
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Black inmate accused of hate crime against whites
HOUMA, La. (AP) - A black jail inmate has been booked with a hate crime after allegedly saying he would squirt human waste on every white inmate in his dormitory, and then doing so. Terrebonne Parish...
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Volunteer Hunter Safety Instructor Academy to Be Offered Aug. 7-9
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Education Section is offering a Volunteer Hunter Safety Instructor Academy at Waddill Refuge in Baton Rouge on Aug. 7 through 9. Waddill...
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Appeals court allows La. voucher program to begin
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A state appeals court has upheld a decision that allows Gov. Bobby Jindal's statewide voucher program to begin in August. Teacher unions and local school boards sought to block...
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Shooting victim arrives back in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE -The Baton Rouge teen wounded during a shooting rampage at a Colorado movie theater landed in Louisiana a short time ago.Bonnie Kate Pourciau, 18, was shot in the leg during the midnight...
View ArticleJeanerette Museum Joins National Museum Day
JEANERETTE, La. --- On Saturday Sept. 29, 2012, Jeanerette Bicentennial Park and Museum will open its doors free of charge, along with over 1,400 other participating venues for the eighth annual...
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Lafayette-based investigators volunteer services in Felix case
Averlock Investigations is a Lafayette-based company who has volunteered their services to locate Keiosha Felix, the missing 15-year-old girl from Duson. If you have information, call Duson Police or...
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Judge to meet Brandon Lavergne in small courtroom for arraignment
There's a change in protocol for Brandon Scott Lavergne's arraignment tomorrow. Instead of the arraignment being held at the 15th Judicial Courthouse, District Judge Herman Clause will meet Lavergne...
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Durel unveils budget for next fiscal year 2012-2013
Lafayette Consolidated Government is unveiled a new budget Thursday night. One that includes cities and towns in Lafayette Parish paying the City of Lafayette more money. Also included, vacant jobs...
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Judge nixes bid to disqualify Letten's office
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A federal judge has refused to disqualify U.S. Attorney Jim Letten's office from prosecuting former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard on charges he conspired to...
View ArticleSuspect in hepatitis C outbreak was fired in Ariz.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A dozen hospitals in seven states are scrambling to identify people who might have been infected with hepatitis C by a traveling medical technician who was charged a week ago with...
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Arrests affidavits state aunt and cousin lied about Keiosha Felix's...
According to arrest affidavits for family members arrested in Keiosha Felix's case, Patricia Andrus and Portia Felix are accused of lying to investigators while being questioned about Keiosha's...
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