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US jobless claims at 6-year low, but hiring lags
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans who have a job may take comfort in knowing that companies are laying off fewer people than at any time since before the Great Recession. The government said Thursday that...
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Train Derailment Town Hall Meeting
Happening now in Lawtell, a town hall meeting is just getting underway at Holy Family Church, for residents affected by the derailment. Representatives from St. Landry parish government, the sheriff's...
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Desperado's Gentlemen's Club, Guilty Plea
Elias White, 52, a former manager at Desperado's Gentlemen's Club pled guilty today to a charge of "Conspiracy to maintain a drug-involved premises."The club was raided by the Feds back in December....
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LSUE Academic Affairs Director, Assistant Director Plead Guilty to Stealing...
LAFAYETTE, La. - United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that Dr. Marvette J. Thomas, 60, of Grambling, La., and Carra Sergeant, 60, of Ragley, La., pleaded guilty before U.S....
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Fort Polk man sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor
LAKE CHARLES | A 19-year-old man will serve 18 months in jail for the sexual abuse of a minor teen at Fort Polk.United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that Satonius Gaines, of Fort...
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Public's Assistance Needed in Identifying "People of Interest"
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying "persons of interest" in connection with the unauthorized use of a credit card.On July 28, 2013, the St. Mary...
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Sun Belt Preview: No Real Favorites in 2013
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Although the Sun Belt Conference is in flux right now, all four of the league's bowl teams from last season are back. Two of them are co-favorites to win the league - according to a...
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IceGators Re-Sign Leading Scorer Robertson
The Louisiana IceGators announced today that Matt Robertson, the leading scorer during the 2012-2013 season,will be returning to the ice with the Gators this fall.Before joining the IceGators...
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RCN To Televise Three Football Games in 2013 Season
LAFAYETTE, La. -- The Ragin' Cajuns Network will televise three football games in 2013, including its first-ever road game on Dec. 7 at South Alabama, increasing the number of televised Louisiana...
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UL Camp Day 4: Cajuns Respond To Hudspeth's Challenge
LAFAYETTE, La. - The Cajuns were up to the first challenge of the preseason camp given to them by head coach Mark Hudspeth.After having a good day of practice spoiled on Wednesday by a lackluster...
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St. Mary Parish Set to Receive Wind Farm
You've heard of "black gold", but what about "green gold"? One Louisiana company believes they've found just that after striking up a deal with St. Mary Parish to bring wind turbines to the state. The...
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Fla. man accused of killing wife, posting photo
SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. (AP) - A South Florida man who authorities say fatally shot his wife - and apparently then posted a photo of her body on Facebook - has been charged with first-degree murder. Police...
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Despite Meeting, Residents Still Questioning Long Term Effects
They're back in their homes, but those who were evacuated because of Sunday's train derailment in Lawtell still have questions. From air to water quality, it was all addressed at a town hall meeting...
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NO woman sentenced for fraud linked to oil spill
A 29-year-old New Orleans woman has been sentenced to probation for four years for mail fraud relating to a fraudulent application she made for help after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. U.S....
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Debris removal done at site of gas well blowout
Federal regulators say workers have finished removing debris from the wellhead of a gas well that blew out in the Gulf of Mexico last month off the coast of Louisiana. The Bureau of Safety and...
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La. charter schools ahead of nation
Researchers at Stanford University say Louisiana charter school students often learn more in a year than their counterparts in district schools. The report released Thursday by Stanford's Center for...
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Southern president holds statewide tour this month
Southern University System President Ronald Mason has started a series of town hall meetings around the state. The tour focuses on changes that are being made to the historically black university...
View ArticleCASA of St. Landry Back to School Concert
On Sunday, August 11, CASA of St. Landry is hosting a "Back to School" concert Opelousas Civic Center. This concert is an adult only event with live entertainment featuring Curley Taylor & Zydeco...
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Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report
This report contains the daily arrests for Aug 09, 2013Name: Anderson, JarrotCharge: Simple Criminal Damage To PropArresting Agency: Lafayette City PdAddress: 000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, LaName:...
View ArticleFishin' with Jimmy 08/09/13
Fishing expert Jimmy D. appears on GMA every Friday morning with all the fishing tips you need to know.Have a fishing question for Jimmy?You can now send Jimmy all your fishing questions or tips to:...
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