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Woman arrested in baby’s death NEW IBERIA — A 31-year-old New Iberia woman has been booked with first-degree murder in the death of her 2-month-old baby. Kristin Fowler is being held without bail...
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‘Ancient Aliens’ host throws Maya apocalypse party
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The host of a History Channel program is throwing a party on Friday to celebrate what some call the Maya apocalypse. Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, producer and host of the History Channe...
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A Hug From Heaven can make a difference
By Shaun Hearen LSN KAPLAN — A hug can be a powerful thing in a time of need. A Hug From Heaven, well, that can make all the difference in the world. Julie Romero, whose company, Hugs From Heaven...
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The day the music stops -- Floyd's Record Shop closing
By Steve Hallam LSN VILLE PLATTE – Floyd Soileau has been talking to a lot of people lately who reminisce about the early days and years at Floyd’s Record Shop. Some talk about buying records fro...
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Ex-ATC official’s trial postponed BATON ROUGE — The criminal trial of Murphy J. Painter, former commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, has been postponed until April ...
Dec 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Split ruling issued in teacher tenure lawsuit
BATON ROUGE (AP) — A judge Tuesday threw out part of an education revamp pushed by Gov. Bobby Jindal as unconstitutional, but upheld the centerpiece provisions that changed teacher tenure and salar...
Dec 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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More fines levied against Texas Brine
BATON ROUGE (AP) — The Louisiana Office of Conservation has levied an additional $160,000 fine against Texas Brine Co. LLC. Commissioner James Welsh said the fine levied Monday is for continued fai...
Dec 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Abbeville man killed in 2 vehicle crash ABBEVILLE — State police say a 35-year-old man died in a two vehicle crash on La. 339 east of Abbeville. Troopers say 35-year-old Jamie P. Landry of Abbevi...
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La. insurance department offers online rate comparisons
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says his department’s new online system will make it easier for Louisiana residents to shop for the best insurance rates in their cities. You c...
Dec 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Police arrest man at Morgan City holiday party
Morgan City Assistant Police Chief Glenn Blanco reported the following arrests: —Bethany Mecom, 20, of Tiffany Street in Patterson, was arrested at 7:47 p.m. Friday on warrants for probation violat...
Dec 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Boy, 5, found dead in Port Allen PORT ALLEN — Authorities say a 5-year-old boy with autism has been found dead near U.S. 190 in Port Allen after being reported missing from a Christmas party two ...
Dec 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Car sideswipes cane trailer, lands in ditch, driver killed
ERATH – A driver was killed when his car crossed the center line and hit an oncoming truck hauling harvested sugar cane. State Police said the accident happened about noon Sunday on LA 339. Jamie P...
Dec 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
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