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Brothers face possible 20-year sentences in Food Stamp scam
LAKE CHARLES – Two convenience stores have been closed after their owners pleaded guilty to 26 counts of food stamp fraud. Brothers Craig and Hillary Nash face 20-year prison sentences and fines up...
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Man allegedly axed one, shot another; charged with attempted murder
An Iota man has been arrested and charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder following an investigation by the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office. According to Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayn...
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Farmer's Market set in Washington Community
WASHINGTON - The first Washington Community Farmer’s Market is scheduled here Saturday. April 28, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the pavilion just off Main Street across from the Town Hall. It will ...
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Man pleads guilty to machine gun charges, sentencing pending
LAFAYETTE – Sentencing is pending for a Sunset man who had several machine guns in his home. Robertr W. Guilbeau, 63, pleaded guilty this month to having the unregistered guns. He’s charged with Po...
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Vehicle strikes, kills man preparing to change tire
LAKE CHARLES – A 44-year-old Lake Charles man was killed Sunday evening when preparing to change a tire on a vehicle on U.S. Highway 171 North. State Police identified the victim as Vincent D. Aus...
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Woman left to care for one-year-old charged with her murder
CROWLEY - A woman who was left at home to care for her roommate’s one-year-old child was arrested Sunday afternoon by Crowley Police Department for the death of the girl. According to Crowley Polic...
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Step Outside at Sherburne management area
OPELOUSAS – The 8th Annual STEP OUTSIDE DAY, an outdoor education program, will be held at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA), in the Atchafalaya Basin on Saturday, May 12. STEP OUTSIDE DAY ...
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Remains of fire-destroyed mobile home in which four children died.
Mother who wasn't home charged in fire deaths of four young children
RAYNE – A mother who allegedly left her young children alone while she went clubbing is charged with four counts of second degree murder after they burned to death late Saturday night. Police said ...
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Judges say non-instructional school workers can't be furloughed, teachers' suit pending
METAIRIE – In a decision that will have a major impact on school districts around the state, an appeals court has ruled that districts may not reduce non-instructional school employees’ salaries by...
Apr 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
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St. Landry board approves 182 job cuts, more to come
OPELOUSAS – The domino topple that will eventually cost 182 persons their jobs began at Tuesday’s St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. The board approved Acting Supt. Joseph Cassimere’s two-part...
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Tangi board approves school system cuts
AMITE – The Tangipahoa Parish School Board has approved the continuation of a package of one-year cuts that should save the system $2 million during 2012-13. The cuts include suspending professiona...
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Donor-named funds established by Community Foundation of Acadiana
LAFAYETTE - Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) recently established several separate named Funds under the direction of its donors. CFA offers a variety of Funds affording its donors opportun...
Apr 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 26 26 recommendations | email to a friend
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