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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...
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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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Teen killed when his truck leaves road, hits pole
FORDOCHE -- A teenager was killed when his pickup left the road and struck a utility poll. He was wearing a seatbelt. State Police said Hunter Kirkland, 18, of Morganza left LA 77 south of LA 81 in...
Dec 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
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Second GSU student dies from crash injuries
GRAMBLING – A second student has died from injuries in an I-20 accident just hours before fall graduation ceremonies at Grambling State University. Andrew Perkins, 25, of Shreveport died Sunday mor...
Dec 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
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Unbelted passenger dies wihen car hits trees
JENA – A passenger was killed when the car he was in left the road near here and crashed into some trees. State Police said Kourtney Wilson, 26, of Jena lost control of her Altima just before dayl...
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Seven charged with Avoca Island deer hunting violations
AVOCA ISLAND – Seven men, including a teenager, who allegedly couldn’t live within the rules were charged with illegal deer hunting in this St. Mary Parish area on Dec. 8. Agents cited the followin...
Dec 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
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