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Man tries to carjack trooper, 2 other officers
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - A man tried to carjack a Louisiana State trooper and two members of the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force traveling in an unmarked state police unit in downtown Shreveport....
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St. Landry Parish Arrest Report
This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for August 3, 2012.Cory James Tweedel, age 24, 197 Felt Street, Opelousas, La., second degree battery.Amanda J. Auguillard, age 29, 988...
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Miss. River reopens to traffic after grounding
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi River is open again to traffic after being closed due to a barge grounding. The towboat Bootsie B ran aground Thursday pushing 13 empty barges and 15 barges...
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Today in History for August 3, 2012
Today is Friday, Aug. 3, the 216th day of 2012. There are 150 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, on a voyage that...
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After 50 years, Monroe remains strong celeb brand
LOS ANGELES (AP) - There is a career after death, at least if while alive you wielded star power like Marilyn Monroe. The bombshell actress continues to be a successful celebrity brand even 50 years...
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US economy adds 163K jobs, rate rises to 8.3 pct.
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers added 163,000 jobs in July, a hopeful sign after three months of sluggish hiring. The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate rose to 8.3 percent from...
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Safety concerns close Alexandria's Bringhust field
ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy says Bringhurst Field will be closed in the coming weeks due to structural issues. The Town Talk reports much of the seating in the landmark...
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Livingston board changes school policies
LIVINGSTON, La. (AP) - The Livingston Parish School Board has approved changes to its personnel policies. The Advocate reports the board voted Thursday night to change the way teachers attain tenure,...
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Stocks soar on surprisingly strong July job report
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks rose sharply on Wall Street early Friday after the government reported that employers stepped up hiring in July at the fastest pace in five months. The stock market is headed...
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Gay rights activists plan Chick-fil-A 'Kiss In'
ATLANTA (AP) - Gay rights activists and other gay marriage supporters are planning a "Kiss In" at Chick-fil-A restaurants to protest the fast-food chain owners' opposition to same-sex unions. The...
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Downtown Alive Schedule Released
Downtown Lafayette has released its schedule for the upcoming fall season of the Downtown Alive! concert series. This season marks the 30th anniversary of DTA. All performances begin at 6:00 P. M. on...
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Cal Ripken Jr.: Mom's kidnapping 'bizarre'
BALTIMORE (AP) - Cal Ripken Jr. says his family and the police are still searching for answers about the kidnapping of his mother last week, a crime he called "bizarre" and unsettling. At a news...
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Lafayette School Bus Hotline Open for Business
Lafayette Parish school bus hotline is back up and running. Parents can call the hotline to learn details about their children's bus stop information. Bill Samec, the director of transportation for...
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Oil surges 4 percent on strong jobs growth
NEW YORK (AP) - The price of oil is up about 4 percent after the government reported a surge in jobs growth last month. Benchmark U.S. crude rose $3.57 to $90.70 per barrel in New York. Brent crude...
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St. Mary Parish Arrest Report
According to Sheriff Mark Hebert during the last 24 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 45 complaints and reports the following arrests:Tammy Cavalier, 41, 120 Derrick St, Pierre...
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St. Mary Drug Task Force Arrest Report
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division reports the following arrests:Christian P. Plowe, 19, 10741 Hwy. 182 Franklin, LA was arrested on August 2, 2012 at 7:48pm on Mitchell Lane in...
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Ernesto passes over Windward Islands
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Ernesto is speeding into the eastern Caribbean sea. Ernesto's maximum sustained winds Friday are near 50 mph (80 kph) with some strengthening forecast. The storm is...
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State auditor probe Madison Parish hospital
TALLULAH, La. (AP) - Madison Parish Hospital, which has exceeded revenues for the past two years, is being investigated by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office. Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera...
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Audit: DeSoto panel broke bid law on road projects
MANSFIELD, La. (AP) - An audit shows the DeSoto Parish Police Jury was not in compliance with state bid law last year when it entered an agreement with a construction company for repair work on parish...
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Jobs report presents mixed blessing for Obama
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama got new jobs figures Friday to buttress his argument that he's presiding over steady, if slow, economic growth. But the government's report that the overall...
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