Healing House Martini Tour Week 4
Week 4 has kicked off for the Healing House annual Martini Tour. This week the feature restaurant is the Bonefish Grill. They are sponsoring the Ocean Trust Martini, and are looking for your...
View ArticleBenefit for Barry and Tina Blanchard
A benefit to help Barry and Tina Blanchard whom were involved in a motorcycle accident on February 26, 2012. After many surgeries, Barry lost his battle to save his leg. Our benefit will consist of...
View ArticleAcadiana Breastfeeding Coalition Breastfeeding Awareness Program
Theme of the program for Mothers/babies/families is ":Breastmilk: Mother Nature's Power Drink". They will have updates on our current events, book readings and slide show for children, "Baby wearing"...
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Ernesto Expected to be a Hurricane
Tropical Storm Ernesto is moving into an area more favorable for development this morning and may become a hurricane before making landfall late tonight or early Wednesday. As of 7am Ernesto was...
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Alexandria council considers refinancing bonds
ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Alexandria will consider selling $10 million in limited tax bonds to refinance some city debt. An ordinance to that effect will be introduced at the City Council meeting...
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Kentwood man booked in stabbing
KENTWOOD, La. (AP) - Tangipahoa Parish sheriff's deputies say a 51-yeaer-old Kentwood man was booked with aggravated battery after he allegedly stabbed his brother several times with a pocket knife....
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State judge strikes down amendment on bench trials
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A state judge struck down a 2010 amendment to the state Constitution that requires criminal defendants who wish to give up their right to a jury trial - and instead be tried by...
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Husband, wife accused of molestation
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - A husband and wife accused of molestation have pleaded not guilty to additional charges that they sexually abused children. 43-year-old John J. Baccigalopi Jr. and 31-year-old...
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City-Parish Council to Debate Land-Use Zoning
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette City-Parish Council is considering new development regulations for rural areas of Lafayette Parish, where there are currently few guidelines on what can be built...
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ACLU piqued by Delhi Charter pregnancy policy
MONROE, La. (AP) - A Delhi Charter School policy that prevents pregnant female students from attending school and can force them to take a pregnancy test to continue attending school if administrators...
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Greg LaFleur Claims Breach of SU Contract
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - An attorney claims Southern University breached the contract of then-Athletic Director Greg LaFleur when it announced, three days after his arrest on a misdemeanor prostitution...
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Former Ouachita major pleads not guilty
MONROE, La. (AP) - Although former Ouachita Parish Sheriff Royce Toney has taken a plea deal, his co-defendant is maintaining his innocence. Former Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office Maj. Michael Karl...
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Monroe Man Accused of Aggravated Arson
MONROE, La. (AP) - A 44-year-old Monroe man has been booked with aggravated arson.The News-Star reports a warrant was filed Aug. 3 for Dewayne Wilhite's arrest in connection with a house fire that...
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Curry Named President of LMA
NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - New Iberia Mayor Hilda Curry has been installed as president of the Louisiana Municipal Association. During the organization's 75th annual convention over the weekend in Lake...
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Franklin Daily Arrest Report
The Franklin Police Department responded to 10 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests:8/6/2012 @ 1:34 PM, JONATHAN D. ROBINSON, 32, of Seventh Street - Franklin, LAwas...
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AOC to Offer Workshops to Community
This fall, beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 4, Acadiana residents of all skill levels will be able to take advantage of AOC Community Media's schedule of low-cost workshops.AOC's digital media workshops...
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Today in history for August 7, 2012
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 7, the 220th day of 2012. There are 146 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 7, 1942, U.S. and other allied forces landed at Guadalcanal, marking the...
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NASA rover sends back 1st color picture of Mars
PASADENA, California (AP) - NASA's Curiosity rover has transmitted its first color photo and a low-resolution video showing the last 2 1/2 minutes of its dramatic dive through the Martian atmosphere,...
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Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool poised to reopen
WASHINGTON (AP) - The reflecting pool on the National Mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial is about to reopen after a two-year, $34 million reconstruction. The pool will be shallower, and it will...
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Fire at Calif. refinery is out; 200 go to hospital
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A fire at one of the nation's largest refineries spewed thick black smoke over cities in the San Francisco Bay area, sending scores of residents to hospitals complaining of...
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