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Acadia Crime Stoppers needs your help locating a Rayne man
Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs your help to locate a wanted fugitive.Crowley Police is seeking the public's assistance to locate Paul Alex Griffin, Sr., 38 of Rayne. Griffin is described as a...
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Maurice man pleads guilty to counterfeiting $100 bills
A Maurice man faces 20 years in jail and a quarter-million dollars in fines for counterfeiting less than $7,000 in American cash.United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that Brandon...
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Registrations open for Brown Park Athletics
Brown Park Athletics will be taking registration for football, volleyball, and fall baseball beginning Sat Aug 3, 2013 in the Brown Park Board room. For more information call Michael Arceneaux at...
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Man kills self after firing gun at law office
COVINGTON, La. (AP) - Police say a man is believed to have shot himself to death after firing numerous shots inside and outside of a law office in Covington. The man's identity hasn't been released....
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Relief drilling expected to take 35 days
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Crews are expected to begin drilling a relief well Thursday at the site of a gas well that blew wild July 23 off the Louisiana coast but eventually was choked off by sand and...
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Obama challenges GOP to accept corporate tax deal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday offered congressional Republicans a new corporate tax cut and jobs spending package he said might "help break through some of the political...
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Prosecutors: Woman had soda can with green paint
WASHINGTON (AP) - A woman charged with defacing the Washington National Cathedral was carrying a soda can containing green paint when she was arrested, and she has been linked to at least four other...
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Gulf 'dead zone' above average but not near record
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- This summer's "dead zone" at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, where there's so little oxygen that starfish suffocate, is bigger than average but doesn't approach record size as...
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1 of 3 elderly men held captive in Texas home dies
HOUSTON (AP) - One of three men found malnourished and held against their will in a dungeon-like garage of a Houston house has died. A Houston police statement Tuesday says 79-year-old William Merle...
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Heat Stays Up, Few More Storms Thursday
The dog days of summer are upon Acadiana with typical heat, humidity but rather slight rain chances expected through Wednesday.A weakening frontal trough may drop southward across the Bayou State...
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US home prices rise 12.2 percent, best in 6 years
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices jumped 12.2 percent in May compared with a year ago, the biggest annual gain since March 2006. The increase shows the housing recovery is strengthening. The Standard...
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Documentary to Highlight Heroic Efforts
Lafayette lawyer and award winning movie director, Allan Durand is working with UL students and faculty to film the 'Cajun Navy.'The documentary captures the story of a St. Martin Parish couple, who...
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Drowning investigated at Cajun Lagoon
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Livingston Parish authorities are investigating a drowning at the Cajun Lagoon water park off La. 16 near Denham Springs. Authorities said a 14-year-old boy drowned Tuesday...
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New Iberia man sentenced to 11 years for attempting to solicit minor
LAFAYETTE, La. - United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that Gregory Steven Guillot, 35, of New Iberia, La., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Richard T. Haik, to 135 months in...
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Update: arrests made in Duson shooing
Two men have been arrested and charged for shooting a Duson man last week, according to police.Trey Prejean, 20, and Reginald Martin, 21, both of Duson have been charged with attempted second degree...
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New School Safety Laws For LPSS
With the new school year approaching, new safety measures will be at the forefront for all Lafayette Parish schools. Starting this Thursday, a new law will take effect requiring Lafayette schools work...
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LCG Holds First Review of 2014 Budget
Lafayette Council Members have a clearer understanding of what the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments are asking for, after a briefing today discussing the 2014 budget and the changes coming...
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Safe Haven Law Revision Allows More Time To Give Up A Newborn
On August first many law changes will be taking effect in Louisiana, including changes to the safe haven laws. Safe Haven laws allow newborn infants to be given up and taken to a safe place within 30...
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CPSO Advises of Traffic, Delays During Funeral for Bishop Jude Speyrer
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office would like to inform local drivers of heavy traffic and delays on Wednesday, July 31, in conjunction with the funeral and procession for The Most Reverend Jude...
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Saints Rookie Vacarro Makes Impression With Aggression
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - First Kenny Vacarro wrestled the ball from Jimmy Graham while the pair rolled on the ground following a simultaneous catch. Then the rookie safety brazenly tossed the ball off the...
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