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Legislators brace for teachers' arrival for hearings on Jindal bills
BATON ROUGE – Gov. Bobby Jindal says his plan to overhaul public education is a moral imperative. He told the opening day of the annual legislative session on Monday that shifting taxpayer money in...
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Ford owner forgets to tell Chevy owner down the street of tug of war
WEST MONROE – A man decided to settle the question -- “can a Ford pull a Chevy”. He just forgot to ask the Chevy’s owner for permission to conduct the test. According to police, John Hogard, III, 3...
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Two police officers held in conspiracy-theft case
OPELOUSAS – Two police officers are among three persons arrested in a felony theft case. Opelousas police investigators charge Opelousas Officer Yolanda Lewis, 34, and Ville Platte Officer Nicholas...
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Survey seeks hunters' opinions on zones, splits; public hearings this week
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Waterfowl Section, in partnership with LSU’s School of Renewable Natural Resources, has begun a survey of resident waterfowl ...
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Two died in Vernon accidents, one driver charged with vehicular homicide
LEESVILLE – Separate accidents this weekend in Vernon Parish killed a 22-year-old driver and a 21-year-old pedestrian from out of state. State Police said Marci A. Sterling of Leesville died early...
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Mamou holds closed session to discuss sale or lease of medical center
MAMOU – The Mamou Town Council met in closed session to discuss the possible sale or lease of Savoy Medical Center. Mayor Ricky Fontinot said he called the meeting to make sure the entire council i...
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March 31 event will "welcome home" Vietnam vets
LAFAYETTE – Acadiana veterans of the Vietnam War are invited to a free "welcome home" celebration. According to The Daily Advertiser, the 10 a.m. March 31 at the Comeaux Recreation Center will have...
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Excuse me, perp, but this bag of coke left in squad car must be yours
ABBEVILLE – Jalen Levine of Abbeville learned the Abbeville Police Department is a lot smarter than he is. Earlier this week, Levine thought he would have a little fun and ride a small motorcycle t...
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Sheriff questions DA Office's acquisition of fully automatic weapons
SHREVEPORT – The Caddo District Attorney’s Office now has eight fully automatic weapons though it’s not clear why prosecutors need the weapons. And Sheriff Steve Prator wants the state inspector ge...
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LifePoint names COO for Ville Platte, Eunice medical centers
Mercy Regional Medical Center’s CEO Alan Daugherty announced Sandy Morein, current Chief Nursing Officer, has been promoted to the new Chief Operations Officer. She will be responsible for overs...
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VP coach gets 10 years for accident that killed two, including his wife; admits pot smoking
JENNINGS – Ville Platte High School football coach Roy Serie will serve three years of a 10-year sentence after pleading guilty to negligent homicide on Wednesday. He was charged following the May ...
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GOP sets national convention caucuses
BATON ROUGE – On April 28, 2012, the Republican Party of Louisiana will hold district caucuses across Louisiana as the first phase of delegate selection for the 2012 Republican National Convention....
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