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- Remembering Les Whitt May 19, 2013
  ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Friends and Family of late Alexandria Zoo director Les Whitt unveiled a statue in honor of the man who made Alexandria Zoo what it is and touched countless lives.
- Keeping Tradition Alive May 18, 2013
  MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - For Native Tribes in Central Louisiana, the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow is part of their tradition. In its 18th year, the tribes come together as family.
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  MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Avoyelles Parish deputies say escaped inmate Christopher Roy was recaptured by Marksville city police on Saturday morning, May 18th.
- Tips for Safe Summer Travel May 17, 2013
  ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Traveling this holiday weekend? Or just taking a quick visit to Grandma's house? News Channel 5's Matt Jordan has some helpful tips on keeping your home and your self safe while traveling.
- The Grand Theatre Unveils GPX May 17, 2013
  ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - The Alexandria Grand Theatre has unveiled its new GPX technology on the big screen.
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  ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - The St. Landry Parish police say buckle up or you will get a ticket.
- Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings cheered May 17, 2013
  By KEVIN McGILLAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Days after sudden gunfire brought a chaotic and bloody end to a Mother's Day neighborhood parade in New Orleans, news of six arrests gave an organizer
- Harrell Stadium reopens May 17, 2013
  NEW ORLEANS, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – (May 17, 2013) – Harrell Stadium reopens.
- Agencies assist during bad weather conditions May 17, 2013
  BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and state agencies are continuing to monitor bad weather conditions. Northern
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The Town Talk Alexandria
- Obama tells grads: 'No longer any room for excuses' for black men May 19, 2013
  President Obama on Sunday told the graduating class at Morehouse College, the country's pre-eminent historically black college, there is "no longer any room for excuses" for this generation of black men and that it was time for their generation to step up professionally and in their personal lives.
- Questions remain over future of Huey P. Long Medical Center May 19, 2013
  State funding for the operation of the Huey P. Long Medical Center in Pineville will expire June 30 when the Louisiana fiscal year ends, a fact that concerns some members of the Senate Finance Committee since there is no public-private partnership in place to assume management of the charity hospital.
- Hasten: Louisiana may need special session to deal with budget May 19, 2013
  Three weeks remain in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session and some of the most important bills of the session are just halfway through the process.
- Florida ticket hits $590M jackpot May 19, 2013
  Check those Powerball tickets, Florida residents: One of you is holding the winning ticket in the record $590.5 million jackpot.
- Finishing touches: Alexandria prepares Bringhurst Field in advance of Aces season opener May 19, 2013
  Bringhurst Field has been bustling with activity as city of Alexandria and United League Baseball crews work to have the historic ballpark ready for the Aces season opener Thursday.
- Analysis: 'Obamacare' asks Native Americans to prove they are 'Indian enough' May 19, 2013
  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - When Liz DeRouen needs any kind of health care services, from diabetes counseling to a dental cleaning, she checks into a government-funded clinic in Northern California's wine country that covers all her medical needs.
- IRS routinely questions nonprofit applications, but targeting raises furor May 19, 2013
  CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The mushrooming controversy over the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status shines a harsh light on the usually super-secret culture and procedures at the government's tax collecting agency.
- Native American culture celebrated at pow wow in Marksville May 19, 2013
  Native American culture was celebrated and possibly preserved Saturday at the 18th annual Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow.
- Records: Serial killer suspect collected on wife's life insurance, didn't pay for burial May 19, 2013
  JACKSON, Miss. -- Despite collecting on his drowned wife's life insurance policies in 1962, Mississippi native and serial killer suspect Felix Vail, who was arrested Friday in Texas on a murder charge, didn't pay for the Louisiana woman's funeral, burial, plot or marker, according to records and interviews by The Clarion-Ledger.
- Analysis: Louisiana Legislature may take action on tax breaks for movie production May 19, 2013
  After years of fighting attempts to tweak or lessen the generosity of Louisiana's film tax break program, industry leaders have come to the negotiating table.
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- Third Circuit Court of Appeals denies rehearing request May 17, 2013
  The State of Louisiana's Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Lake Charles denied a rehearing filed by the City of Leesville concerning former Chief of Police Bobby Hickman on May 15.
- Relay for Life Friday May 17 at Vernon Parish Fairgrounds May 15, 2013
  The American Cancer Society hosts the Relay for Life of Vernon Parish each year to raise awareness about cancer.This year's event will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at the Vernon Parish Fairgrounds.Teams will set up camp sites until midnight, each with the goal of keeping a person on the track at all times.Relay for Life brings together people from […]
- City recognizes James Turner May 15, 2013
  Mayor Robert Rose presented James Turner with an award for his service to the Leesville community at the City Council meeting May 13. Turner is a retired landscape architect, artist, illustrator, author, and teacher. Turner has worked on many local projects including the Polk Theatre, neckdown project, and Main Street. He is a great supporter of local arts, […]
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Daily World Opelousas
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- New tech for aiding searches May 19, 2013
  St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz spent part of last week searching the bottom of Bayou Courtableau near the mouth of Bayou Teche in Port Barre for a missing truck.
- Whitney, Hancock banks to close branches in La. May 19, 2013
  Whitney and Hancock banks, with branches in Opelousas and Eunice, are expected to close 40-45 area branches this year in all five states in which they operate, including Louisiana,Hancock Holding Co. President and CEO Carl J. Chaney has announced.
- Sports Briefs May 19, 2013
  The LSU Eunice baseball team is heading back to the NJCAA World Series next week following their 5-0 victory over Pearl River Community College in the Region 23 Tournament Championship game Saturday night.
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  Shreveport police are searching a for a suspect in connection with an afternoon shooting that sends one man to the hospital.
- Ordinance could pave way for breweries May 20, 2013
  This week the Caddo Commission will hold its work session and regular meeting.
- Run for the Wall 2013 May 20, 2013
  Hundreds of motorcyclists roared into Louisiana Sunday in honor of U.S. vets.
- Arrest made at Broadmoor Duck Pond May 20, 2013
  Folks enjoying the Broadmoore duck pond witnessed a very bizarre arrest Sunday afternoon. A man tried to escape from police by jumping into the water. Authorities say he ran from them after being told he was arrested for child desertion. The man apparently left a three year old unattended while fishing at the pond. The child was separated from him for nearly […]
- Ark-La-Tex in Depth: Desoto Parish School System Setbacks May 20, 2013
  The last few months haven't been easy for the Desoto Parish School System.
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- Fashion show features latest trends from area boutiques May 20, 2013
  It was lights, camera, action at the Riverview Hall during the "Stars of Style"Fashion Show.
- Arkansas state official arrested for extortion May 20, 2013
  An Arkansas state official was arrested by the FBI Saturday and charged with extortion.
- Shreveport man fighting for his life May 20, 2013
  A Shreveport teen is fighting for his life after suffering from a single gunshot wound.
- Police arrest Shreveport man accused of murder May 20, 2013
  A suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Shreveport man is now in police custody following a traffic stop.
- Hundreds graduate from LSUS May 19, 2013
  Hundreds of local college students celebrate a major milestone Sunday.
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- One dead after canoe accident May 20, 2013
  What began as an afternoon of fun on Caddo Lake ended in tragedy when a canoe tipped over, leading to the drowning of one person.
- Six arrested in prostitution sting at Bossier City hotel May 19, 2013
  Bossier police arrested six people in a prostitution sting Thursday night at a Bossier City Hotel.
- Storm victims still cleaning up from Thursday's storm May 19, 2013
  Tree limbs still cover the ground on Barron road in south Caddo Parish, all thanks to a supercell thunderstorm that produced a downburst with winds up to 105 miles per hour.
- Louisiana jobless rate rises for fourth month May 19, 2013
  Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work.
- Bossier City man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in mother's stabbing death May 18, 2013
  A Bossier City man accused in the brutal stabbing death of his mother has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Houma Today
- Nicholls State University awards 600 degrees May 19, 2013
  More than 600 graduates donned caps and gowns Saturday and walked across the stage at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux to accept their hard-earned degrees.
- Coroner seeks change to treatment options of mentally ill May 19, 2013
  BATON ROUGE — Now winding through the final weeks of the regular session is an amendment that would allow parish coroners, in concert with “interested parties,” to initiate court orders forcing people with mental illnesses and related histories of high-risk behavior to receive outpatient treatment.
- Fletcher chief receives honorary doctorate May 19, 2013
  After decades of service in education, Travis Lavigne Jr., chancellor of Fletcher Technical Community College in Houma, received Nicholls State University’s highest tribute — an honorary doctorate of humane letters.
- Vandebilt Catholic graduates 177 May 19, 2013
  Vandebilt Catholic High School’s new graduates were advised to hold on to the values instilled in them by their Catholic education as they move on to college and careers.
- Terrebonne leading the way on regional coalition to combat ozone May 19, 2013
  On Monday, the Terrebonne Parish Council is expected to approve a measure aimed at forming a region-wide coalition to curb ozone pollution to meet imminent federal government air-quality standards.
KNOE Monroe
- Mississippi River near Vicksburg reaches new heights May 20, 2013
  VICKSBURG, Miss. (KNOE 8 News) - The Mississippi River has reached new levels, according to forecasters.
- Wicked weather sweeps some parts of the nation May 20, 2013
  TOPEKA, Kan. (KNOE 8 News) - Severe weather is bringing tornadoes to some parts of the country Sunday.
- President Obama speaks at a Georgia college May 20, 2013
  ATLANTA, Ga. (KNOE 8 News) - President Obama speaks to graduates at a college in Georgia.
- UPDATE: Powerball winning ticket sold in Florida May 20, 2013
  MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The Powerball jackpot drawing is Saturday night. gas stations are seeing long lines for a chance to get some of that cash.
- State treasurer accused of extortion May 19, 2013
  LITTLE ROCK, Ar. (KNOE 8 News) - A state leader is on her way to face a judge after being accused of extortion.
KATC Lafayette
- One Dead in Gas Station Shooting May 20, 2013
  One person is dead after a shooting at a gas station in Branch.Maxine Trahan with the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office tells KATC the victim died at a Church Point Hospital.According to the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office, at 8:17 this evening shots were fired at the Chevron Station off of Highway 35 in Branch. Deputies say, three people were hit by g […]
- Tornadoes Move through Oklahoma Leveling Homes May 20, 2013
  EDMOND, Okla. (AP) -- One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.The tornadoes that touched down in Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa were part of a massive, northeastward-moving storm system tha […]
- Gas Station Shooting Leaves 1 Critical May 20, 2013
  According to the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office, at 8:17 this evening shots were fired at the Chevron Station off of Highway 35 in Branch. Deputies say, three people were hit by gunfire. Two of the victims have non life threatening injuries. We are told the third is currently in critical condition.Deputies say, a previous altercation elevated to the inc […]
- Shooting in Branch Area May 20, 2013
  We are receiving reports of a shooting in Branch, where multiple units are responding. We have a crew on the way and will udpate as more information becomes available.
- Summer Has Finally Arrived May 20, 2013
  This weekend has been the warmest one so far this year, with temperatures reaching 87 on Saturday and 88 on Sunday. Not overly remarkable temperatures, in fact they are average, but they are the two warmest days of the year.As we mentioned earlier this week we have not hit 90 degrees yet, which hasn't happened in at least 30 years, but at long last temp […]
The Advertiser Lafayette
- Remembering Mickey May 19, 2013
  Today, the pain is still fresh for those who knew the university student, and for a Lafayette community stunned by the abduction and killing. One year later, the case is still etched in the memories of those involved.
- Lafayette cop dies in off-duty wreck May 19, 2013
  A veteran Lafayette police officer was killed Saturday in a motorcycle crash in Iberville Parish that occurred while he was off duty.
- New marketing efforts have made buying Louisiana seafood even more irresistible May 19, 2013
  The Vermilion Bay Sweet White Shrimp gumbo pack was the first to bear the state of Louisiana's imprimatur for Louisiana seafood.
- Applause May 19, 2013
  Camille Guidry, a seventh-grade student at Parks Middle School, attended the Duke TIP State Recognition Ceremony at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches on May 6, and has been invited to attend the Grand Recognition Ceremony at the Duke Universit
- Lights and sirens May 19, 2013
  These people were booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center. The names listed were provided by the inmate or arresting agency at the time of arrest:
KLFY Lafayette
- Fatal shooting in Acadia Parish May 20, 2013
  Authorities in Acadia Parish are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.
- 3 people shot in Acadia Parish May 20, 2013
  Authorities in Acadia Parish are investigating a shooting in the community of Branch.
- What do we eat? New food map will tell us May 20, 2013
  Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Same goes for soda.
- Lafayette residents gather for drive-in theater May 19, 2013
  The weather was perfect Saturday for the first edition of the drive-in theater put on by Downtown Lafayette
- UL Lafayette students celebrate graduation May 19, 2013
  UL Lafayette's class of 2013 moved their tassels to the left and officially entered the real world. Over a thousand students were in attendance Saturday for the Spring Commencement Ceremony.
Ruston Daily Leader
- Tech student charged May 19, 2013
  T. Scott Boatright A Louisiana Tech student is facing charges of filing a false police report after a Friday incident alarmed students when a text alert was sent out by the university. The text alert, sent out by Tech Police Chief Randal Hermes at 3:07 p.m. Friday, said “The Louisiana Tech University Police Department has just received a report of an armed s […]
- Angels of hope May 19, 2013
  Recipient feels 2013 HabiTECH home a heavenly gift T. Scott Boatright HabiTECH 2013 house recipient Peggy Albritton cuts a ribbon officially opening up her new home Saturday afternoon as Louisiana Tech students who designed and built the house look on. It’s always good to have an angel looking over your shoulder. It’s even better to have 12 angels building y […]
- Grambling gearing up for Juneteenth celebration May 19, 2013
  Lacey Sharp The City of Grambling’s annual Juneteenth celebration will be held from June 7-19. The City of Grambling will come alive with entertainment, good food and multiple activities during its annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival next month. From June 7- 19, ongoing festivities will include a pageant, health fair, parade, a banquet honoring the “Gallot T […]
- Lessons from a Tech legend May 19, 2013
  Retiring Tech president presides over final graduation Leader News Service Louisiana Tech University President Dan Reneau, left, hands out a diploma during his final commencement exercise Saturday at the Thomas Assembly Center. A near record 879 graduates began their journey on the road of life Saturday during commencement exercises at Louisiana Tech Univers […]
- Beware of leaving kids, pets in car May 19, 2013
  Sunscreen and shorts have begun to make their appearance around town, and the temperatures are unlikely to force them into hiding again until the fall. While the temperatures may be pleasantly warm now, it won’t be long before they are scorching. And, a recent crime report has shed light on one of the biggest summertime concerns. Full text of this article is […]
The News Star Monroe
- Cultural groups rely on the fine art of fundraising May 19, 2013
  Members of the local arts community say that as federal and state funding opportunities decrease, creativity, careful planning and community support become even more essential to sustaining the arts in northeastern Louisiana.
- Guice to build upon Tech's strengths May 19, 2013
  On July 1, Les Guice will take the helm of Louisiana Tech University amid uncertain economic times.
- 879 Tech graduates get life lessons May 19, 2013
  A near record 879 graduates began their journey on the road of life Saturday during commencement exercises at Louisiana Tech University.
- Dragons found on Bayou DeSiard May 19, 2013
  Nuns, dragons and Elvis had one thing in common Saturday: Bayou DeSiard.
- 4-H adapts with times May 19, 2013
  Even with extended use of social media and technology to reach today's youth, the core principle of Louisiana's 4-H youth development program remains the same after 100 years.
American Press Lake Charles
- Thousands turn out for annual Relay for Life event May 19, 2013
  About 3,000 people joined together at the Lake Charles Civic Center on Friday and Saturday for the area’s 20th annual Relay for Life to raise money to cure cancer. Ariel Caraway, American Cancer Society community representative, said the event was on track to raise $221,000 — $150,000 of which had been raised by local groups and businesses before the relay e […]
- Natural gas prices expected to remain stable for rest of 2013 May 19, 2013
  A group of energy sector executives expect natural gas prices to remain around $4 per million British thermal units through the rest of 2013. That information bodes well for companies like Louisiana Pigment, Sasol North America, Westlake Chemical, Cheniere, BG Group, and Magnolia LNG — which use natural gas as feedstock or are expanding or initiating natural […]
- Hickman’s pay continues to accrue despite prison stay May 19, 2013
  Although he is in prison, former Leesville Police Chief Bobby Hickman’s pay continues to accrue, his lawyer said. Leesville fired Hickman in January 2011, although the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal nullified the termination because the city had not followed protocol. The court said the investigation was not completed within 60 days as required by civil service […]
- McNeese State graduates record class May 19, 2013
  Watch out for flying mortarboards and tassels. McNeese Sate University’s spring commencement ceremony took place at 10 o’clock in the morning on Saturday at Burton Coliseum. Friends, family, fellow students, and McNeese faculty gathered to celebrate the end of a four-year journey for some, others even longer. “It’s been a good experience. I’ve been able to p […]
- Hobbs Column: The inmates gleefully running the asylum May 19, 2013
  Hmmm. Just a little too convenient, don’t you think? Conspiracists are checking into it but, even if indeed it turns out to be creative bookkeeping, it appears that no NCAA rules will have been sidestepped. LSU didn’t have much to play for when the series began. When the Tigers won the first two games, they’d set every possible school regular-season record f […]
The Advocate Baton Rouge
- Boy struck by pickup on Perkins Road May 19, 2013
  Sun, 19 May 2013 17:29:21Advocate staff reportAn 11-year-old Baton Rouge boy was critically injured Sunday after he was struck by a pickup truck on Perkins Road, a state police spokesman said. The boy, who has not been identified, was walking across a stretch of Perkins Road just east of Siegen ...
- WBR deputies arrest man who led police on chase May 19, 2013
  Sun, 19 May 2013 17:29:21Advocate staff reportWest Baton Rouge Parish sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man accused of leading Baton Rouge police on a pursuit Friday night from Government Street to West Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge police said Sunday. Deputies have Louis Northern in custody and Bat...
- Lafayette police officer killed in Iberville motorcycle crash May 19, 2013
  Sun, 19 May 2013 17:29:21Advocate staff reportA 23-year veteran of the Lafayette Police Department died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on La. 3000 north of Interstate 10 in Iberville Parish, a State Police spokesman said. Lt. Richard “Ricky” Rees, who was off duty at the time of the w...
- Pets May 19, 2013
  Sun, 19 May 2013 17:29:21He’s a 5-year-old black Labrador retriever mix.Companion Animal Alliance, 2680 E. Progress Road, has adoptable cats and dogs of every age and size. The center is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays. The center is closed...
- Police and fire briefs May 18, 2013
  Sat, 18 May 2013 17:29:20Sheriff’s Office: Boy, 12, shoots brother, 8 A 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother Saturday at a home on Old Rafe Mayer Road, sending the 8-year-old to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff...
WBRZ Baton Rouge
- BRPD fugitive caught in Iberville Parish May 19, 2013
  IBERVILLE PARISH - A man who evaded Baton Rouge Police Friday was captured by Iberville Sheriff's deputies Sunday, according to BRPD Cpl. Tommy Stubbs.The pursuit began Friday night when officers tried to stop a car. The driver, Louis Northern, failed to stop and headed west on I-10.Eventually, Northern exited in Iberville Parish and made his way into W […]
- 11-year-old struck by truck on Perkins Rd. May 19, 2013
  BATON ROUGE, La. - An 11-year-old boy is seriously injured after being hit by a truck on Perkins Rd. and Metairie Dr. near Siegen Ln. Sunday around 11:45 a.m., according to State Police.The boy was transported to a local hospital and is in critical condition. Witnesses say the boy crossed into traffic, and there was nothing the driver could have done to avoi […]
- Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot May 19, 2013
  ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. - Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million. On Sunday, Zephyrhills residents wondered who the winner of Powerball's highest jackpot in history might be. The ticket-holder hadn't come forward yet. The sto […]
- 8-year-old accidentally shot by older brother May 18, 2013
  BATON ROUGE - An 8-year-old boy was accidentally shot by his 12-year-old brother in Baton Rouge, according to East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks.Hicks says the boys were at their grandparents' house on the 400 block of Old Rafe Meyer Rd. when the 12-year-old accidentally shot the 8-year-old in the shoulder.He was tran […]
- Majority of number combos picked for Powerball pot May 18, 2013
  DES MOINES, Iowa - Powerball is a game of numbers, and lottery officials say the majority of possible combinations have already been purchased ahead of Saturday night's near-historic $600 million drawing. The odds of winning the game's largest jackpot remain astronomically high: 1 in 175.2 million. But since about 80 percent of the possible combina […]
WAFB Baton Rouge
- Young boy seriously injured after being struck by car May 20, 2013
  An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after being hit by a car on Perkins Road near Siegen Lane Sunday morning.
- Candlelight vigil held in solidarity for those affect by AIDS May 20, 2013
  Dozens marched downtown Sunday to raise awareness for AIDS at the 30th Annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial.
- LSU softball drops 1-0 decision to No. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette May 20, 2013
  The No. 9 national seed LSU softball team was unable to climb out of the loser's bracket at the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional as No. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette picked up a 1-0 victory over the Tigers.
- New Orleans teen sets home on fire while playing with a lighter May 19, 2013
  A 13-year-old who said he was playing with a lighter, started a fire that destroyed his home Saturday afternoon.
- LSU Softball advances through loser's bracket May 19, 2013
  After losing to Louisiana-Lafayette 3-0, the Lady Tigers eliminated Central Connecticut State 11-0 and advanced through the loser's bracket to face ULL again in Sunday's regional final.
NOLA Headlines
- Dalai Lama talks globally, boogies locally at Tulane commencement May 18, 2013
  Like the 2,800 Tulane University graduates massed before him Saturday morning in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Dalai Lama was clearly ready to party. That was obvious when he got up to boogie -- discreetly -- with his very own second-line...
- Family members remember slain skateboarder May 20, 2013
  A week before he was gunned down, 30-year-old Zachary Carpenter pressed his hands into soil beneath Interstate 610, and built a community garden under an underpass.The space, near the corner of Paris Avenue and Pleasure Street in Gentilly, was adjacent...
- New Orleans police seeking armed robber who struck twice early Saturday May 20, 2013
  New Orleans police are looking for an armed robber who confronted two sets of victims in short succession early Saturday. The two incidents took place Uptown, blocks away from each other and 10 minutes apart. In the first incident,...
- Phillies get back-to-back homers to walk off against the Reds, 3-2, plus more NL scores May 20, 2013
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Freddy Galvis and Erik Kratz each homered off closer Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth innings Sunday, rallying the Philadelphia Phillies past the Cincinnati Reds for a stunning 3-2 victory. Chapman (3-2) blew his...
- LSU softball loses a Baton Rouge Regional final heartbreaker, 1-0 May 19, 2013
  Sunday's loss is the second time in as many days LSU fell to ULL (46-13), which pushed its postseason win streak against the Tigers to five consecutive games tracing to 2008.
WWL Radio Twitter Feed
- Kristian: Saints gear up for OTA's bit.ly/160qiYG 15 minutes ago
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WWL New Orleans
- Report: VA hospital in N.O. is $370M over budget May 19, 2013
  A government report says construction of a new Veterans Affairs hospital in New Orleans is $370 million over budget and 14 months behind schedule.
- Hundreds attend second line dedicated to Mother's Day shooting victims May 19, 2013
  For the first time since the Mother's Day shooting, hundreds gathered in New Orleans for a second line on Sunday as a sign of New Orleans' resilience in a time of tragedy.
- Family of missing teacher wants FBI to take over investigation May 19, 2013
  Family members of missing teacher Terrilynn Monette are hoping the FBI will take over the search for her.
- New Orleans says gunfire won't end 'second lines' May 19, 2013
  New Orleans officials and cultural advocates say the Mother's Day parade shootings that left 20 people injured won't spell the end of second-line parades, the local tradition that celebrates the city and its people.
- Tangipahoa schools struggle with budget May 19, 2013
  AMITE, La. (AP) — The Tangipahoa Parish School Board will use rededicated sales tax revenue, cuts to transportation services, elimination of a perfect-attendance salary bonus and a one-time reduction in the board-mandated minimum fund balance to come within $1 million of a balanced budget for 2013-14.
WDSU New Orleans
- Family wants to expand search for missing teacher May 20, 2013
  The family of a missing teacher seeks to expand the search nationwide.
- Residents fed up with waterfall of waste in New Orleans East May 20, 2013
  Residents in a New Orleans East community are fed up with a waterfall of waste in their neighborhood.
- World War II veteran meets the Dalai Lama May 19, 2013
  Sidney Walton has seen a lot in his 94 years, but even with so many decades behind him, the World War II veteran was still able to cross something new off his list on Saturday.
- Amtrak train bound for Chicago derails May 19, 2013
  An Amtrak train that departed New Orleans on Saturday bound for Chicago has derailed.
- Boy, 8, accidentally shot by brother May 19, 2013
  Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.
WVUE New Orleans
- Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice May 20, 2013
  The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced perhaps the most harrowing decision in law enforcement: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is so high...
- 8-year-old accidentally shot by brother in B.R. May 19, 2013
  Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.
- $590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla May 19, 2013
  It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.
- Woman stabs boyfriend for ‘farting in her face’ May 14, 2013
  Police say that a Florida woman stabbed her boyfriend late last week because he "farted in her face."
- End of ferry service could mean local jobs in jeopardy May 19, 2013
  1500 jobs could be in jeopardy if the Algiers-Canal Street ferry goes out of service because of lack of funding. That's according to a local non-profit who recently surveyed riders.
WGSO
- The Bench May 19 May 20, 2013
- Louisiana Prep Report May 18 May 18, 2013
- Canon Hospice Health Care Hour May 18 May 18, 2013
- Three Tailgators May 18 May 18, 2013
- All Things Local May 18 May 18, 2013
The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
  By: The Maroon...
- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Academy Sports sues employer of man who ran into power pole and knocked out power to store May 17, 2013
  James M. GarnerGRETNA – A national sporting goods retailer is suing a delivery company after one of its vehicles was driven into a power pole serving the store, which resulted in a seven hour power outage and lost revenue. Academy Ltd. filed … Read More »
- Alma Plantation accused of causing woman’s mesothelioma through second hand exposure May 17, 2013
  NEW ORLEANS – A Greenville, Miss. woman is suing several companies alleging each contributed to her asbestos exposure and subsequent contraction of mesothelioma. Elizabeth Gailyne Sutherland filed a lawsuit against Alma Plantation LLC, Anco Insulation Inc., Arrowood Indemnity Company, Eagle … Read More »
- Pontchartrain Center sued by woman who claims disability after fall in puddle of water May 17, 2013
  Conrad S. Williams IIIGRETNA – A Terrebonne Parish woman is suing a local convention center and its operators after she fell in a puddle of water at a trade show. Elizabeth S. Blanchard filed suit against Sysco Corporation, Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., Ponthchartrain … Read More »
- Car wash sued by man who drove into uncovered drain hole May 17, 2013
  Marcia Suzanne Montero GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish man is suing a Jefferson Parish car wash after he drove into an open drainage hole, which resulted in damage to his vehicle and injuries to him and his daughter. Charlie Taylor, … Read More »
- Harahan couple fights Chase Home Finance claiming improper foreclosure May 17, 2013
  23GRETNA – A Harahan couple is suing an international lender for allegedly improperly foreclosing on their home. Jay Jesse and Phyllis Karmazin filed suit against Chase Home Finance LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on March. 18. The Karmazins … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- When It Rains, It Pours May 19, 2013
- Gov. Jindal endorses candidate in Va. race May 19, 2013
- EDITORIAL: House votes empower Senate May 19, 2013
- Louisiana Legislature 2013: Full bill breakdown May 18, 2013
- Concerns raised about La. budget proposal May 18, 2013
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- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
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CenLamar
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
- Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
- Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
- An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
- Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
Louisiana Voice
- Course Choice provider who enrolled 1100 students without their knowledge tied to Bush, Romney, Tex. dropout scandal
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- DOE run like a snow cone stand, but Course Choice fraudulent enrollments looking like a major scandal
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- White’s release of evaluation data on Shreveport teachers to Advocate reporter was in direct violation of 2010 state law
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- **FLASH** hummingbirds return to rapides parish la 2013
- rapides regional medical center sued for snake infestation
- lt gov jay dardenne issues press release to tout management of department of culture recreation and tourism during budget crisis
- alexandria la.'s haynes best western inn & suites & convention center sued in slip n fall
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National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 5, 2012
- NHC Eastern Pacific Outlook May 19, 2013
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)
- There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 21, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 19, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- It's Day 2 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic today is Vessel Safety Checks (VSC). 1.usa.gov/KRtBEN #lawx #txwx 15 hours ago
- Hey for you in Lake Charles, come out to the Prien Lake Mall and visit with us during the Hurricane expo. 1 day ago
- Cloudy skies to start out a Saturday... but temps will warm into the 80s on south winds... Enjoy great day to be outside. 1 day ago
- RT @stevecaparotta @NWSLMRFC @NWSLakeCharles Select rain totals from the 1953 event. Thanks for sharing! #LAwx http://t.co/5RmHF3G3uJ 2 days ago
- It has been 60 years since the record May 1953 Floods in SW and Cen. LA. For more info: 1.usa.gov/14dmAqs http://t.co/dzLTrp6NB1 2 days ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:43PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 20, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:43PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 20, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:40PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 20, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:40PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 20, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:40PM CDT until May 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS May 20, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
AMBER Alert
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Polson,MT May 19, 2013
  Child recovered and suspect in custody.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs ,GA May 17, 2013
  Zebidiah Lockette was captured in West Memphis, Arkansas. The child is safe. Information from Georgia Bureau of Investigations, Agent CIndy Ledford. Amber Alert cancelled for Kentucky.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs,GA May 17, 2013
  Sorelle was located and Lockette is in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs,GA May 17, 2013
  Sorelle was located and Lockette is in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Pittsburgh,PA May 11, 2013
  victim found safe
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