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Happy Birthday, Mr. President: Obama turns 52
WASHINGTON (AP) - Instead of "Hail to the Chief," President Barack Obama most likely heard strains of "Happy Birthday" this weekend. Obama, who turned 52 on Sunday, spent part of the day at the Camp...
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Train Derailment in Lawtell
UPDATE 7 PMA 1 mile radius evacuation is being enforced by St. Landry Sheriff Deputies and State Police. Evacuees can receive more information at The Delta Grand Theater, 120 S. Market Street,...
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US 190 is closed after Train Derailment in Lawtell
Update: 5:35 p.m.US 190 remains closed in both directions at Frank Road (St. Landry Parish), due to a train derailment. Troop I is diverting westbound traffic to LA 104, to LA 3043, to LA 103, to US...
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Another Hot Week
Another hot week is on tap for Acadiana as a ridge of high pressure centered overTexas remains the most dominant feature in our weather.There remains enough moisture and instability for the risk of...
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Jeanerette Man Dies is St. Mary Parish Fatal Crash
Franklin - This afternoon shortly before 3:30 pm, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Martin Ridge Road north of LA Hwy 87 in...
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Republican governor group attacks McAuliffe ethics
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The head of the Republican Governors Association is calling Virginia Democratic candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe untrustworthy in a new television ad, in light of an...
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Police: vandalism at gay activist's home
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A Louisiana gay activist says somebody tore the rainbow flag from his balcony and spray-painted a slur on the house he and his partner share. Police say they and the FBI are...
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Update 8 p.m.: Gov. Jindal heading to Lawtell to speak on train derailment
UPDATE 8:20 PMGov. Bobby Jindal is on his way to St. Landry Parish because of the train derailment. Here are two new photos from a resident:Â UPDATE 8 PMA 1 mile radius evacuation is being enforced by...
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Right lane blocked on Basin Bridge in St. Martin Parish
State Police advisory: I-10 westbound at MP 126.8 (Basin Bridge) the right lane is blocked due to a traffic crash. Expect congestion in this area and use alternate routes.
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Report: NCAA Investigates Johnny Manziel Regarding Autograph Payment
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) - ESPN says the NCAA is investigating whether Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel was paid for signing hundreds of autographs in January. Citing unidentified sources, ESPN's...
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Jindal: Chemicals leaking from Lawtell train derailment
The train that derailed in Lawtell is leaking chemicals and at least one of two cars carrying a hazardous chemical, vinyl chrloride, is damaged.That's according to Gov. Bobby Jindal who flew into St....
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Officer-involved shooting at Pont des Mouton and University
There's been an officer-involved shooting at University and Pont des Mouton, just outside city limits, according to police spokesman Paul Mouton.A suspect believed to be involved in multiple armed...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust on I-10
Jeff Davis Sheriff's Deputies say, traffic stop leads to a drug bust.Deputies say, they stopped a vehicle on I-10 for speeding. Upon contact with the driver, deputies say they could smell a strong...
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Governor Jindal Assesses Train Derailment in St. Landry Parish and Provides...
Lawtell-Governor Bobby Jindal traveled with Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson to St. Landry Parish tonight to assess a derailed train in Lawtell and receive a briefing from...
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Lafayette woman stopped with drugs and damages police vehicle
Early today a Jefferson Davis Parish Deputy observed a vehicle traveling west bound on I-10 at a high speed.The Deputy says he recorded the speed of vehicle by radar at 104 mph. He says he then...
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Unrestrained Driver Killed in Evangeline Parish Crash
Ville Platte - This evening shortly after 7:00 pm, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on LA Hwy 1161 near St. John Road in...
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Terrebonne will offer incentives for Houma housing
The Terrebonne Parish Council has approved an incentive package in an effort to spark development of much-needed rental housing at low rates in Houma. The parish will offer the selected developer a...
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Folk dance lessons offered in Slidell
A course in Japanese folk dancing will be offered at the St. Tammany Parish Library in Slidell. Instructor will be Sugai Barker. The sessions are free and open to the public. Barker will teach the...
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New Orleans jail, police reform cases in 2 courts
The city of New Orleans will have attorneys in two federal courthouses as the legal battle continues over the costs of judge-approved reforms for the police department and jail. In U.S. District Judge...
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SLU animation program recognized
The new media and animation program at Southeastern Louisiana University has been recognized by Animation Career Review as one of the top animation and game design schools in the South. The program...
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