2012 Sales Tax Holiday
The Louisiana Department of Revenue presents the 2012 Sales Tax Holiday happening statewide! The holiday takes place on August 3rd and 4th, 2012. These two days, retailers will not be charging the 4...
View ArticleVeterans Benefits Registration
Congressman Jeff Landry's Veterans Benefits Registration Event will be today starting at 10am. The registration will last until 6pm at the American Legion Hall, 300 Veterans Drive, in Breaux Bridge....
View ArticleFANO opens flight school in Natchitoches
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) - The Natchitoches Regional Airport will hold a grand opening Thursday for a new flight school to be operated by Flight Academy of New Orleans. Airport Manager Larry Cooper...
View ArticleDrivers attempt to stop taxicab reforms
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans cab drivers say new city rules aimed at improving taxi service are too expensive, and they were given too little time to prepare for them. City and tourism officials say...
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Franklin Arrest Report 7/30/12
The Franklin Police Department responded to 31 complaints over the past weekend and made the following arrests:7/27/2012 @ 1:22 PM, ANNA MARIE WILLIS, 34, of Myra Street - Franklin, LA was arrested on...
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St. Mary Daily Arrest Reports
According to Sheriff Mark Hebert during the last 72 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 128 complaints and reports the following arrests:Judy B. Breaux, 58, 234 Canton St, Berwick,...
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St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report
This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for July 30, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 200 complaints over the past 72 hours. On behalf of Sheriff Bobby...
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Add Some Color to Fall at the Iberia Parish Library
Calling all artists 55 or older who want to strengthen their artistic abilities. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will be offering a 14 week art course in partnership withthe Iberia Parish...
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Bird call Rip's Rookery Home For Season
JEFFERSON ISLAND, La. --- From colorful roseate spoonbills to snowy egrets, Rip's Rookery at Jefferson Island is sure to delight birders, photographers and nature lovers. Located at the intersection...
View ArticleCalloway named to Tensas levee board
MONROE, La. (AP) - Michael Calloway of Monroe has been appointed to the Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners. The News-Star reports the appointment was made by Gov. Bobby Jindal....
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West Monroe woman booked in ring theft
WEST MONROE, La. (AP) - Police say a west Monroe woman has been arrested in connection with the theft of a diamond ring. The News-Star reports West Monroe police officers arrested Jamie Marie East,...
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ULM seeks study volunteers
MONROE, La. (AP) - The University of Louisiana-Monroe is seeking volunteers for a study into the causes of age-related dementia. The News-Star reports the study is a joint venture of ULM and the...
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2 wounded in Shreveport shooting
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Police say two men were injured in an apparent drive-by shooting early Monday. The Times reports the shootings were reported about 1:30 a.m. at a house on Lakeland Street....
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Charter fishing making a comeback
HOUMA, La. (AP) - Charter fishing has proven to be a tough industry to sink in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. Many charter boat captains saw fewer and fewer customers as a result of the 2010 BP...
View ArticleDrivers attempt to stop taxicab reforms
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans cab drivers say new city rules aimed at improving taxi service are too expensive, and they were given too little time to prepare for them. City and tourism officials say...
View ArticleWork begins on Gonzales bowling alley
GONZALES, La. (AP) - An old Wal-Mart building in Gonzales is being turned into a 26-lane bowling alley and other family entertainment. The Advocate reports that Malco Theatres Inc. of Memphis, Tenn.,...
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Stocks meander on Wall Street in early trading
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are wavering in midday trading, following big gains last week on expectations that European leaders would take action to calm the region's debt crisis. The Dow Jones...
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Natural gas resumes 3-month surge on hot weather
NEW YORK (AP) - Natural gas has been on a tear since hitting a 10-year low this spring. The futures contract in New York has surged 67 percent since April thanks to rising demand for natural gas from...
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1 killed, 2 hurt in Galliano crash
GALLIANO, La. (AP) - State police say a Lockport woman died and 2 other people were in injured in a 2-vehicle crash Saturday night in Galliano. The Courier reports Ouga Saucillo, 42, died when an SUV...
View ArticleShooting suspect still wanted; man dies from injuries
A Baton Rouge man who was shot over the weekend died from his injuries, and Lafayette police need help finding the shooting suspect. Saturday morning, police found John J. Dean, 20, shot in the chest...
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