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Dems pick first Hispanic for convention keynote
WASHINGTON (AP) - Marking a first for Hispanics, the Democratic party has chosen the mayor of San Antonio to deliver the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. The party announced...
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Youngsville Downtown Project Meeting set for July 31
There will be an informational meeting at Youngsville City Hall, 305 Iberia Street on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 6:00pm to review the preliminary for the LA HWY 89 Downtown Street Improvements Project....
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US consumers more confident in the economy in July
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. consumer confidence rose in July after four months of declines. A better outlook on short-term hiring and lower gas prices offset lingering worries about the economy and poor...
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Stocks waver ahead of crucial Fed, ECB meetings
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks were wavering Tuesday morning as investors held back ahead of three critical events this week: policy meetings at both the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank and a...
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SMSO seeks public's assistance in solving a major theft
On July 25, 2012 the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office was called out to Patterson Tubular Services on Siracusa Rd. in Siracusaville in reference to a theft. 71 large pipe couplings valued at $1000...
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Oil prices fall as stimulus hopes fade
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are falling as hopes fade for a new round of government stimulus in the U.S. Benchmark U.S. crude gave up $1.13 to $88.65 per barrel in New York on Tuesday, while Brent...
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Man arrested in theft of neighbor's cockatoo
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - A 33-year-old Shreveport man was arrested in the theft of his neighbor's cockatoo, which later showed up for sale on Craig's List. Sunny, a white cockatoo, was left in a cage on...
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Arrest made after 6 years
GRAY, La. (AP) - Deputies responding to a domestic dispute arrested a man wanted in the beating of an amputee six years ago. The Courier reports 33-year-old Derek Daigle of Gray was booked with...
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Driller to NY: Stop the local bans or we'll sue
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A natural gas drilling company is taking a new tack in the industry's fight against local drilling bans: It's threatening to sue if New York regulators don't step in and extinguish...
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St. Landry Parish Arrest Report
This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for July 31, 2012.Jody Jude Lavergne, age 51, 306 Milton Brown Road, Opelousas, La., simple battery involving domestic violence.Mary...
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Truck Crashes into Hadrian Building
Iberia Parish sheriff's deputies are on the scene of an accident in the 300 block of St. Peter Street. A truck crashed into the Hadrian Building and the driver was transported to a local hospital with...
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Sheriff Speaks to CCD Class about His Office and Driving Safety
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert spoke to a Franklin catechism class about what his office does in the community. Hebert and several of his deputies gave presentations to the St. Jules Catholic...
View ArticleIs your problem gluten? Or faddish eating?
ATLANTA (AP) - Gluten-free eating has exploded in America, but scientists aren't sure how many people are doing it for medical reasons. A study released Tuesday suggests that nearly 2 million U.S....
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Drought strains U.S. oil production
NEW YORK -- One of the worst droughts in U.S. history is hampering oil production, pitting farmers against oilmen and highlighting just how dependent on water modern U.S. energy development has...
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Romney to announce VP pick by smartphone app
WASHINGTON (AP) - Want to be among the first to know who Mitt Romney picks for a running mate? There's an app for that. Romney's campaign on Tuesday announced an iPhone and Android application to...
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OLYMPICS SPOILER: Women's Gymnasitics
LONDON (AP) - The Americans lived up to the hype and then some, winning their first Olympic gold medal in women's gymnastics since 1996. Won it in a rout, too. Their score of 183.596 Tuesday night was...
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Escaped work release inmate from Lafayette found in Eunice closet
An escaped work release inmate from Lafayette Parish has been caught in Eunice. Police say a female victim called 911 on Friday to report her cell phone stolen from her Rodney Street home. She accused...
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Closure planned for Pinhook Road
The outside lane of westbound La. 182 (Pinhook Rd) in Lafayette from Industrial Parkway to Lafayette Memorial Park will be closed Tuesday, August 7, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road repair.This...
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Closure Planned for Johnston Street
The southbound outside lane of U. S. 167 (Johnston St) in Lafayette will be closed from Frier Lane to Camellia Blvd. beginning Monday, August 6, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road repair.This...
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Weight limit issued for Crowley bridge due to structural concerns
Due to structural concerns arising from a recent routine inspection, the W. Pine Street Bridge atBayou Blanc in the City of Crowley is hereby posted for a five (5) ton weight limit until repairscan be...
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