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  EVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Heavy rain has caused a road closure in Evangeline Parish.
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  Belle Chasse, La. (KALB News Channel 5)- LA 23 (Belle Chasse Hwy) will be closed at the Oakville Flood gate Thursday, May 23rd begging at 8 p.m.
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  BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5)- The state capitol will host a Memorial Day tribute to recognize fallen members of the armed forces.
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  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KALB News Channel 5) - On May 22nd, U.S. Rep Rodney Alexander voted on H.R. 3, The Northern Route Approval Act.
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The Town Talk Alexandria
- Panel advances college construction plan May 22, 2013
  Despite opposition from the state treasurer, a major construction plan for Louisiana's community and technical colleges - including $19 million for the Alexandria campus - could become a reality in 2015 if legislation approved Wednesday in a House committ
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  Lawmakers are looking for ways to block Planned Parenthood's construction of a facility in New Orleans that would provide abortions and health-care services for women.
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  WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the deadly attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists, officials say. But there isn't enough proof to try them in a U.S. civilian court as the Obama administration pref […]
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  Clarence Fields is hopeful the uncertainty over major state facilities based in Pineville is almost over.
- IRS official pleads Fifth in 'be on the lookout' investigation May 22, 2013
  WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service official responsible for tax exemptions refused to testify to a House oversight panel investigating the agency's treatment of conservative groups Wednesday.
- Safety experts say Oklahoma school was prepared for tornado May 22, 2013
  The teachers and students in Moore, Okla., were as prepared as anyone could have been to respond to the devastating tornado that struck Monday, several school safety experts say.
- Update 3 p.m.: Cleco outages down to 30 May 22, 2013
  Cleco Corp. reported more than 2,000 customers without power early Wednesday morning, but that had dropped to fewer than 30 by midafternoon.
- Christie backs Okla. aid, blunting talk of payback May 22, 2013
  BELMAR, N.J. - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, whose own state was beset first by a major storm last year and then by squabbling in Congress over disaster aid, said Wednesday that Oklahoma's tornado victims deserve "swift and immediate" help and that this is "not a time for political retribution."
- Pollock man dies in Tuesday night crash May 22, 2013
  A 76-year-old Pollock man died Tuesday night in a single-vehicle crash in Grant Parish, according to Louisiana State Police.
- Boy Scouts to vote Thursday on allowing gay members May 22, 2013
  GRAPEVINE, Texas - The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay boys in the scouting movement.
Leesville Daily Leader
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  Leesville Mayor C. Robert Rose has announced the beginning phases of a $4.8 million project to repair water line leaks throughout the city is expected to begin in early June.
- 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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  In the past five hard years of higher education's declining state support, rising tuition, defecting faculty and deteriorating facilities, college leaders have stuck together and let the Board of Regents coordinate their requests for funding from the Legi
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  Homegrown nonprofit leader Loren Carriere, though painting a discouraging picture of his hometown, told the Rotary Club of Opelousas there was hope Tuesday.
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  In an almost annual sacrificial act, Louisiana has allowed its health care and higher education to suffer the most savage blows of the budget-cutting ax. This time, the governor and lawmakers may have gone too far, and when it comes to preserving the viability of the state's lone medical school in North Louisiana, inaction is no longer an option.
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  The Country Bunnie Riders trail ride, set for this weekend in Leonville, has been canceled by orders of St. Landry Parish government for fear of a brawl.
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  A fatal accident has part of West 70th Street closed near Klug Pines Road.
- State LEAP scores released May 22, 2013
  The 2013 LEAP scores are in and Bossier Parish students in grades 3-8 scored a 76, two points over last year's scores and seven points above this year's state average of 69, coming in at No. 13 in the state.
- Walter Roberts sentenced to ten years behind bars May 22, 2013
  New developments in the sentencing of a former youth baseball coach.
- Explo Systems--Parish Court and Trial in Federal Court scheduled... May 22, 2013
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  A Shreveport man has been charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing cash while going through security at the Caddo Parish Courthouse.
KSLA Shreveport
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  They marched their way to the top of the list in Louisiana, and now one local Junior ROTC program is hoping to march their way all the way to France.
- Haughton woman wants to help tornado victims in Oklahoma May 23, 2013
  Jackie Cook lives in Haughton, LA, some 400 miles away from Moore, OK. After seeing the coverage of the storm ravaged state, she wants to help in any way she can.
- ETX community helps one of its own in storm cleanup May 23, 2013
  Tuesday's storms caused some damage in Bowie County, particularly in the town of Hooks, Texas. By Wednesday, Hooks residents already were lending each other a helping hand.
- Former Texarkana youth baseball coach gets 10 years for child sex abuse May 23, 2013
  A former Arkansas youth baseball coach has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for transporting minors with the intent to engage in sexual activity.
- TRAFFIC ALERT: W. 70th St. at Klug Pines closed after fatal accident May 23, 2013
  Police say one driver was killed Wednesday during a two-car collision in West Shreveport. The accident happened shortly after 6 p.m. in the 6700 block of W. 70th Street at Klug Pines Road.
Houma Today
- Man killed in Cut Off shooting May 23, 2013
  A Larose man was found shot to death in Cut Off Wednesday morning, and Lafourche sheriff’s detectives have someone in custody, the Sheriff’s Office said.
- Local school test results remain high May 23, 2013
  Lafourche Parish increased its percentage of public school students performing at grade level and Terrebonne Parish held steady in standardized test scores this spring.
- Help heads to Oklahoma from the Bayou May 23, 2013
  Lockport dentist Bobbie Morris watched in horror as scenes from a tornado ravaging Oklahoma streamed through her television Monday night.
- Committee debates seafood imports, flood insurance May 23, 2013
  BATON ROUGE — Without a single vote of opposition Wednesday, the Senate Natural Resources Committee adopted several bills ranging from seafood imports and flood insurance to coastal construction and fisheries oversight.
- Man charged with shaking baby to death May 22, 2013
  A man living illegally in Louisiana is charged with second-degree murder after his girlfriend’s 20-month-old boy died of shaken baby syndrome, the Lafourche Sheriff’s Office said.
KNOE Monroe
- Pastor sentenced to 2 years for online soliciting May 22, 2013
  MARSHALL, Texas (AP) - An East Texas pastor has been sentenced to two years in prison for an online chat from church with an alleged 14-year-old girl who turned out to be a Louisiana trooper.
- Shoppers find lifesaving bargains at Pecanland mall May 22, 2013
  MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - As part of National Emergency Medical Services week American Medical Response offered free CPR classes to teach the new method of CPR.
- CenturyLink shareholders meeting and debate May 22, 2013
  MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – More than 500 CenturyLink shareholders came to Monroe Wednesday to discuss the company's future.
- The Oklahoma tragedy--how we can help May 22, 2013
  MONROE, La., (KNOE 8 News) - In the wake of the tragedy in Oklahoma this week, many in our area are asking how they can help. Here is a list of trusted organizations assisting the relief effort in Oklahoma...
- Two boil advisories announced May 22, 2013
  MONROE, La., (KNOE 8 News) - Advisories listed for the Suburban North Water System and for the Spillway Estates Water System.
KATC Lafayette
- PASA & AcA merging May 22, 2013
  In about six weeks, the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana will merge with the Acadiana Center for the Arts. PASA will still bring top-notch shows to the Heymann Performing Arts Center. PASA employees will now be housed at the AcA.The merger, according to AcA Executive Director Gerd Wuestemann, will "create better programming, to better serve the comm […]
- Attempt to Stop AGL Fails May 22, 2013
  Senate Bill(SB) trying to stop AGL Resources from expanding its salt mine in Lake Peigneur, was defeated in the state senate yesterday. The bill was voted down by a vote of 19-to-17. The company is requesting a permit, which would allow them to use up to 5-million gallons of water, everyday, from the Chicot Aquifer. Senator Fred Mills sponsored the legislati […]
- Lieutenant Ricky Rees Laid to Rest May 22, 2013
  Lafayette Police Lieutenant Ricky Rees was laid to rest today.He died Saturday after a motorcycle crash in Iberville Parish. He was a 23 year veteran of the Lafayette Police Department and leaves behind two teenage children.Hundreds turned out to pay their final respects. Holding American flags, students lined up outside of Teurlings Catholic High honoring L […]
- 2013 Paramedic Of The Year May 22, 2013
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- Le Festival des Menteurs, Vanteurs et Conteurs at NuNu's May 22, 2013
  May 23 - 2pm - 5pm Cajun and Creole speakers are invited to share their story (en francais) in Arnaudville. Le Festival des Menteurs, Vanteurs et Conteurs is happening at NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in conjunction with the Cajun French Studies program at LSU. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged.May 23 - 7:30pmScene Ouverte - Open mic […]
The Advertiser Lafayette
- Local relief workers, linemen head to Oklahoma to pitch in May 22, 2013
  Usually it's Acadiana that receives help from neighboring states following a natural disaster.
- Poll finds most Louisianians back Medicaid expansion May 22, 2013
  Despite resistance from Gov. Bobby Jindal and other Southern governors to expanding Medicaid, most Louisiana residents support the idea, according to a poll released Tuesday.
- Red light amnesty set through June 30 May 22, 2013
  Motorists who have been sitting on their red-light-camera tickets have until June 30 to pay the original fines and have the past-due fees forgiven.
- Senate panel kills proposed school funding formula May 22, 2013
  The Senate Education Committee's unanimous rejection Tuesday of a proposed public school spending plan pleased school officials and parents who testified that it was flawed.
- School board considers cuts to personnel May 22, 2013
  The Lafayette Parish School System could displace up to 10 assistant principals as district officials seek to reduce financial shortfalls.
KLFY Lafayette
- Online account privacy bill dies in committee May 22, 2013
  A proposal to ban employers and schools from demanding access to personal online accounts has been scrapped.
- 'Pay-It-Forward' program rewards 5 Lafayette students May 22, 2013
  Five Acadiana teenager received the gift of a college education, all thanks to the 'Pay-It-Forward' scholarship program.
- GM recalling Cadillac SUVs to tighten wheels May 22, 2013
  General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off.
- Test results up overall; voucher schools flat May 22, 2013
  State education officials say the number of Louisiana public school students performing at grade level nudged up from 68 percent to 69 percent in the latest round of standardized test scores.
- Online account privacy bill dies in committee May 22, 2013
  A proposal to ban employers and schools from demanding access to personal online accounts has been scrapped.
Ruston Daily Leader
- Responsible Dumping: Household hazards collected, disposed May 22, 2013
  T. Scott Boatright Leader photo by T. SCOTT BOATRIGHT- Hamp Miller, left, hands off some old batteries to David Hunter during Saturday’s Lincoln Parish Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day. Some potential dangers were removed from Lincoln Parish on Saturday as the ninth annual Lincoln Parish Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day was held at th […]
- Seat belt campaign ongoing May 22, 2013
  Leader News Service The Lincoln Parish Safe Communities Program has announced that it has received funding from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC). Safe Communities Coordinator Jenny Crume will use these funds to support the Click It or Ticket Campaign. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office is preparing to participate in the Louisiana’s annual Clic […]
- LPSB OKs appeal May 22, 2013
  DHS students to move to RHS, graduation rates released Elizabeth DeGrie Photo by ELIZABETH DEGRIE- ADA Andy Shealy (standing) discussed the LSERS appeal with board members before their vote. The Lincoln Parish School Board will join with other school systems across the state to appeal the decision of the 19th Judicial District Court in a case concerning the […]
- Man arrested for copper theft May 22, 2013
  Elizabeth DeGrie A man is in jail after investigations linked him to stolen copper from an outside air conditioning unit on Mondy Road. According to the arrest affidavit, a deputy with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office was patrolling after 10 p.m. Tuesday night when he saw a suspicious vehicle parked on the 700 block of Mondy Road. The vehicle was called i […]
- Raising Cane’s helping in tornado relief effort May 22, 2013
  Leader News Service BATON ROUGE — Thousands of people across North Texas and Oklahoma are in desperate need of food, water, shelter and other basic necessities after their communities were devastated by deadly tornadoes over the past several days. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, which has several restaurants and hundreds of crew members in the affected areas […]
The News Star Monroe
- LSU-Arkansas game to remain on Friday in 2013 May 22, 2013
  LSU and Arkansas will play on what has become its traditional Friday slot in 2013 as the two teams will square off in Tiger Stadium on Nov. 29.
- Complaint accuses Exxon Mobil of anti-gay bias May 22, 2013
  One after another, major U.S. corporations have updated anti-discrimination policies to protect gay, lesbian and transgender workers, drawing plaudits from gay-rights groups. There's one prominent exception: Exxon Mobil Corp.
- Boston church official faces racketeering charges May 22, 2013
  A Boston church official who once claimed to be an associate of mobster James 'Whitey' Bulger has been arrested on charges of stealing money from the church.
- Woods: Garcia's 'fried chicken' comment hurtful May 22, 2013
  Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have 'fried chicken' at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate.
- AAA: 31.2M drivers to take Memorial Day road trip May 22, 2013
  It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways.
American Press Lake Charles
- Bronson inks free-agent deal with Chiefs May 22, 2013
  After a frustrating season that was followed by an agonizing wait, Malcolm Bronson’s football career is finally moving forward. One of the most decorated defensive backs in McNeese State history, Bronson officially started his professional career on Wednesday by signing a free-agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. A three-time all-Southland Conference […]
- Lerner says she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress May 22, 2013
  WASHINGTON (AP) — At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents targeted conservative groups swore Wednesday she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. Then she refused to answer lawmakers' further questions, citing her Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate herself. In one of the most el […]
- Committee approves measure to move inpatient beds from Moss Regional to Memorial May 22, 2013
  BATON ROUGE — A Senate committee on Wednesday approved a measure allowing for the move of 10 inpatient beds at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. The Senate Health and Welfare committee unanimously approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 98 by Sen. Ronnie Johns, R-Sulphur. It heads to the full Senate for consideration. Johns said le […]
- Legislative Roundup: College tuition hike bills scrapped for session May 22, 2013
  BATON ROUGE (AP) — Attempts to raise tuition at Louisiana's public colleges appear dead for the session, despite concerns about repeated rounds of budget cuts to schools. Rep. Walt Leger, the number two ranking member of the House, said Wednesday that he's shelving his proposal to let the campuses raise tuition according to a plan devised by the Bo […]
- LSU blanks Alabama in SEC tournament May 22, 2013
  HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Cody Glenn pitched seven scoreless innings as LSU beat Alabama 3-0 in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Wednesday. Glenn (7-2) scattered five hits, walked none and struck out two. Nick Rumbelow and Chris Cotton each worked a scoreless inning of relief to complete the shutout. Cotton earned his 13th save of the […]
The Advocate Baton Rouge
- Deputies say Angola officer sought drugs May 22, 2013
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:24By James Minton Baker-Zachary bureauST. FRANCISVILLE — West Feliciana Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a Louisiana State Penitentiary security officer accused of trying to get narcotics through an Angola inmate, a spokesman for Sheriff J. Austin Daniel said Wednesday. Justin Darrel N...
- Southern University police investigate rape claim May 22, 2013
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:24by Jim Mustian Advocate staff writerSouthern University police are investigating a claim that several men raped a student in a campus dormitory last month, a case authorities say has been complicated by a lack of evidence. The 19-year-old woman had been drinking alcohol and smoking ma...
- Nine horses die in barn fire May 22, 2013
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:24By RICHARD BURGESS Acadiana bureauLAFAYETTE — Nine horses died in an early morning barn fire Wednesday, Lafayette Fire Department spokesman Alton Trahan said. When firefighters arrived just after 4 a.m., smoke was venting through the roof and sides of the barn in the 2200 block of ...
- Ascension deputies searching for missing St. Amant man May 22, 2013
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:24River Parishes bureauJamesST. AMANT — Ascension Parish sheriff’s deputies are looking for a St. Amant man after a pickup he was driving was found abandoned in a ditch in eastern Mississippi, the Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday. Kevin Ray James, 52, 13541 Diversion Canal R...
- Ascension man arrested in fatal beating of dog May 22, 2013
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:24River Parishes bureauBlackwellGONZALES — Ascension Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a man on Wednesday accused of beating one of his dogs to death and dumping the animal’s taped-up body in an open field, the Sheriff’s Office reported. Jacob Blackwell, 25, 40341 Black Bayou Exte...
WBRZ Baton Rouge
- Council backs deal to buy old hospital for $11 million May 22, 2013
  BATON ROUGE- City leaders approved a plan to buy the old Woman's Hospital on Airline Highway and turn it into a public safety complex.Wednesday, Metro Council voted to spend $11 million on the facility, which will include purchasing the buildings and improvements.Mayor-President Kip Holden has called the deal " too good to pass up."The propert […]
- Recovery efforts ongoing after deadly Okla. twister May 21, 2013
  MOORE, Okla. - Rescue crews worked through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.Officials say at least 51 people were killed in Monday's twister, including at least 20 children. Those numbers were expected to climb.The center of the […]
- Jindal orders review of Texas Brine permits May 20, 2013
  BATON ROUGE - Governor Bobby Jindal today ordered a review for all permits given to Texas Brine, the company which owns land a massive sinkhole appeared on last year, after he accused the company of dragging its feet in paying costs associated with the cleanup."It has become clear that Texas Brine is trying to run out the clock on the citizens of Bayou […]
- Governor to discuss sinkhole response efforts May 20, 2013
  BAYOU CORNE - Buyouts and outstanding costs for dealing with a sinkhole in Assumption Parish could be on Governor Bobby Jindal's agenda for a press conference scheduled for this afternoon.The governor scheduled the event for 1:20 p.m. at the Bayou Corne Sportman's Landing on Hwy 70 South.Buyouts are still pending for homes near the sinkhole, which […]
- 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 […]
WAFB Baton Rouge
- Authorities searching for missing man May 23, 2013
  Authorities need help finding a missing St. Amant man.
- Man arrested for killing, leaving dog in field May 23, 2013
  Investigators say a man kicked his dog to death, then bound it in electrical tape and left it in a field.
- Code enforcement looking into drainage dispute in Pride May 22, 2013
  A little rain has turned into a huge problem for one Baton Rouge woman
- Sinkhole lawsuit granted class action status May 22, 2013
  A federal judge has granted class action status to a lawsuit over the Bayou Corne sinkhole.
- Baton Rouge Zoo elephant Bozie joins 3 others at National Zoo in DC May 22, 2013
  A new Asian elephant has arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, reuniting her with another elephant she once lived with in Sri Lanka.
NOLA Headlines
- New Orleans Convention Center riverfront proposal passes Louisiana House May 23, 2013
  A bill allowing the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to embark on a significant expansion project on the New Orleans riverfront passed the Louisiana House on Wednesday, a day after it was stalled by a lack of support. The difference:...
- New Orleans termite swarms flood social media with photos Wednesday night May 23, 2013
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- Foreclosure of Brennan's restaurant in the French Quarter is temporarily halted by judge May 23, 2013
  State judge pulls the restaurant off the auction block
- Tulane women's golf moves to 9th place in NCAA Championships May 23, 2013
  Maribel Lopez tied the school record for the lowest round with a 5-under 67 as Tulane climbed one spot in the NCAA Championships.
- New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board overhaul reverts to giving mayor's office control May 23, 2013
  A revamp of the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board continues to morph as it moves through the Louisiana Legislature. But with the latest revisions, the bill now proposes a board makeup similar to that initially envisioned by Mayor...
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- Senate approves revamped equal pay for women bill May 23, 2013
  A week after rejecting a bill that would have prohibited employers from paying unequal wages for the same job based on gender, the Louisiana Senate reworked the proposal Wednesday to apply only to state employees.
- State auditor to look at New Orleans crime stats May 23, 2013
  New Orleans has been called the murder capital of the country with a murder rate more than 10 times the national average.
- Action Report: Man props up falling house while awaiting city help May 22, 2013
  Charles Williams loves his small garden, and can almost taste the tomatoes that will soon grow on the young plants next to his back fence.
- Tuition at Louisiana public colleges likely won't go up for next academic year May 22, 2013
  Attempts to raise tuition at Louisiana's public colleges appear dead for the session, despite concerns about repeated rounds of budget cuts to schools.
- Orleans judge returns to work day after carjacking May 22, 2013
  Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judge Frank Marullo was carjacked Tuesday night after getting out of his vehicle near his Carrollton-area home, according to NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas.
WDSU New Orleans
- Blood donated in support of second line shooting victims May 23, 2013
  More than 100 people rolled up their sleeves Wednesday for a blood drive held in support of the victims of the Mother's Day Second Line shooting.
- Police investigate Algiers armed robbery May 22, 2013
  Police are investigating an armed robbery in Algiers.
- Deputies investigate Natalbany fatal shooting May 22, 2013
  Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in Natalbany.
- Man arrested on marijuana possession charges May 22, 2013
  Police arrested a man who they say was caught smoking a marijuana cigar in his car in Houma.
- I-Team: Uncovering how many hours O.P. Juvenile Court Judges preside May 22, 2013
  The chief judge of Orleans Parish Juvenile Court didn’t want to discuss how much time she and other judges spend presiding over cases.
WVUE New Orleans
- Girl forced to wear thrift store clothes as punishment for being a bully May 22, 2013
  A Utah woman forced her fiancé's 10-year-old daughter to wear an unflattering wardrobe to school after a teacher said the girl was bullying another classmate over the way she dresses.
- Man found shot to death in Cutoff May 22, 2013
  Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a shooting that left a 41-year-old man dead.
- Mexican National arrested for killing 20-month-old baby May 22, 2013
  Lafourche investigators say the suspect, in the country illegally, has been charged with second degree murder of his girlfriend's baby.
- New Orleans' Tropical Isle wins trademark infringement lawsuit May 22, 2013
  The owners of Bourbon Street's Tropical Isle have won a trademark infringement lawsuit worth $4 million.
- Bob's Battle: Breck finds out the effect of his cancer treatments May 21, 2013
  All the weeks of Bob Breck's radiation therapy have come down to one moment. Blood test results reveal whether the treatments worked.
WGSO
- Jim Spiro May 22 May 22, 2013
- The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson May 22 May 22, 2013
- Scott Alexander May 22 May 22, 2013
- Inside New Orleans May 22 May 22, 2013
- Ringside Politics May 22 May 22, 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
- Company awarded Grand Isle Library construction contract sued by subcontractor for alleged non-payment May 22, 2013
  breach-of-contractGRETNA – A St. Charles Parish subcontractor is suing a contractor for alleged non-payment on a Jefferson Parish construction project. TMB Services LLC filed suit against CATCO General Contractors LLC, The Hanover Insurance Company and the Jefferson Parish Council in … Read More »
- Subcontractor on St. Barnard Hospital project sued for allegedly not paying delay penalty May 22, 2013
  Ashley B. RobinsonGRETNA – A contractor who won a construction bid from a local hospital service district is being suing a subcontractor for delaying the project by more than six months and not paying associated penalties as stipulated by contract. Citadel Builders … Read More »
- J.C. Penney sued by shopper who tripped over mannequin base May 22, 2013
  Rachel M. AbadieGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a national retailer for injuries she claims to have received in a fall at one of its local stores. Doris W. Lala filed suit against J.C. Penney Corporation Inc. in the 24th … Read More »
- Fifth Circuit says plaintiffs’ claims barred in suit linking Katrina to global warming May 22, 2013
  gavelNEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has issued its final ruling in a global warming suit that for nine years has sought to connect Hurricane Katrina to global warming. Writing on behalf of a … Read More »
- Hyatt Regency Hotel sued after woman falls on escalator May 22, 2013
  AbramsonNEW ORLEANS – A Walnut, Calif. woman is suing a international hotel chain claiming she and her husband were not offered help with their bags, which contributed to her falling on an escalator. Nancy Huang, and husband William, filed a … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- Medicaid expansion, Obamacare rejection bills fail in Louisiana House May 22, 2013
- Senate passes 3 gun bills; one is headed to Jindal's desk May 22, 2013
- Public school aid plan fails May 22, 2013
- Social media driving bill clears final legislative hurdle May 22, 2013
- Legislature holds onto tuition control May 22, 2013
Cenla News
- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
- COUNCIL SEAT CAN BE BOUGHT December 5, 2012
- OVER 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS...SO FAR October 30, 2012
- Council At Large Race $$$$$ update October 24, 2012
- Money Pours Into Rubin Campaign October 7, 2012
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
- Pylant bill would only guarantee constant revenue stream for shady Course Choice providers already circling like vultures
- In the aftermath of killer tornadoes, perhaps it’s time for another reminder to Jindal that teachers are true heroes
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- More sordid details emerging in apparent fraudulent Course Choice registrations in three northwest Louisiana parishes
- Course Choice provider who enrolled 1100 students without their knowledge tied to Bush, Romney, Tex. dropout scandal
we saw that…
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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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KSYL Alexandria
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CENLA Focus
- 2013 Best of Cenla Reader’s Choice Awards May 6, 2013
- Welcome Happy Morning! May 6, 2013
- See, Save, Celebrate: Preservation Month 2013 May 6, 2013
- Live, Leave, Give – Estate Planning at Its Core May 6, 2013
- Eric Pawlowski May 6, 2013
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 22, 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 24, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 22, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- RT @stevecaparotta: Overturned RV in Morgan City from Police Chief Travis Crouch. #LAwx http://t.co/Qw0mU9gvMw 6 hours ago
- 1133am Flood advisory for St Martin Parish. 1-3 Inches of rain has fallen and with more possible. #lawx http://t.co/ww0cXFpBIY 10 hours ago
- In light of today's weather we are postponing today's NOAA Weather Radio Routine Weekly Test. #NWR #lawx #txwx 11 hours ago
- 816am Nasty storm off the coast of the LA/TX border. Special Marine Warning in effect for possible strong winds. http://t.co/fJqXEIurT2 14 hours ago
- It's Day 5 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Hypothermia. 1.usa.gov/KNXVxk #lawx #txwx 14 hours ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Flood Warning issued May 22 at 8:49PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 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 22 at 8:49PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 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 22 at 7:37PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY AFFECTING ST. MARY PARISH THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
- Flood Warning issued May 21 at 9:26PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 22, 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 21 at 9:26PM CDT until May 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS May 22, 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
- ACTIVE AMBER Alert: Luke Towner – Houston,TX May 22, 2013
  Harris County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Amber Alert for missing 18-month-old, Luke Towner. The baby is a white male, approximately 2 feet tall and weighs 26 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. The biological father assaulted the mother and took the child, making threats to kill both himself and the child. They were last seen on Monday, May 20 at t […]
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Forest Park,GA May 22, 2013
  Victim found safe
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Tolleson,AZ May 21, 2013
  Victim found safe, suspect deceased
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Braintree,MA May 21, 2013
  Victims found safe, suspect in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Murfreesboro,TN May 20, 2013
  Child has been recovered safely by Smyrna Police Department. Father is in custody.
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