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  Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office lieutenant and volunteer wrestling coach Greg Lavergne was awarded the 2013 Respect for Law Award posthumously Monday.
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Ruston Daily Leader
- Monster Tornadoes wreak havoc May 21, 2013
  Lincoln Parish under alert for potential storms T. Scott Boatright Photo by The Associated Press- A child calls to his father Monday after being pulled from the rubble of the Tower Plaza Elementary School following a tornado in Moore, Okla. A tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening e […]
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  Lincoln Parish Sheriff to conduct online tax title sale Leader News Service Today and Wednesday the Lincoln Parish Sheriff will host a tax title sale at www.civicsource.com. By hosting the sale online, bidders that would not normally be able to attend the auction in person are still able to participate. Currently more than 150 properties are slated to go to […]
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  Lacey Sharp Leader file photo- Her life dedicated to serving the Ruston area, Cathi Cox Boniol said she is grateful for all the opportunities the community has given her. For anyone involved in the Lincoln Parish School system, or any community organization for that matter, Cathi Cox-Boniol is probably a household name. The homegrown educator has served as L […]
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The News Star Monroe
- Officials respond to mock disaster at airport May 21, 2013
  Because disaster can strike at any time, emergency personnel are required to be prepared at a moment's notice.
- Support common core curriculum May 21, 2013
  I am writing this letter to ask for your support of the Common Core State Standards. These standards are rigorous and relevant to the real world. They will prepare the students of Louisiana for success in college and careers.
- Vidrine: Cuts are needed to align budget May 21, 2013
  Reductions in the number of employees, possible school closures and cuts to services including food and transportation are all possibilities as Monroe City Schools superintendent-elect Brent Vidrine takes the helm of the district on June 1.
- Crimes May 21, 2013
- Local volunteers going to Moore May 21, 2013
  The Northeast Louisiana chapter of the American Red Cross on Tuesday will send two locally trained volunteers and an emergency service vehicle to help tornado victims in Moore, Okla.
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- FBI ID's Benghazi suspects, but no arrests yet May 21, 2013
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the 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 prefers […]
- San Francisco Bay Area to host 50th Super Bowl May 21, 2013
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- Obama opposes GOP bill on Keystone XL oil pipeline May 21, 2013
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- Cleco sends crews to help in wake of Oklahoma City tornado May 21, 2013
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  MIAMI (AP) — A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year in Miami says he doesn't want any more reconstructive surgery.Ronald Poppo spent nearly a month in a hospital after the attack alongside a Miami highway. Since then, he's been living in a long-term care facility.The attack left him blind and disfigured. Poppo […]
The Advocate Baton Rouge
- Load of logs spilled in St. Francisville wreck May 21, 2013
  Tue, 21 May 2013 17:29:23Baker-Zachary bureauST. FRANCISVILLE — A tractor-trailer rig flipped on its side and lost its load of timber near the intersection of U.S. 61 and La. 10 Tuesday morning, Police Chief Scott Ford said. Ford said the driver reported that his brakes failed and caused him to...
- Fire at Prairieville business causes up to $80,000 in damage May 21, 2013
  Tue, 21 May 2013 17:29:23River Parishes bureauPRAIRIEVILLE — A fire that broke out late Friday morning caused an estimated $70,000 to $80,000 in damage to an Ascension Parish business but no injuries after flammable, spray-on material used to line the beds of pickup trucks caught fire. Fire Chi...
- Three Zachary women accused of Medicaid fraud May 21, 2013
  Tue, 21 May 2013 17:29:23Baker-Zachary bureauThe state Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has arrested three Zachary women accused of filing false Medicaid claims. The three women were arrested Wednesday with assistance from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, a news relea...
- Motorcyclists killed in Breaux Bridge crash May 21, 2013
  Tue, 21 May 2013 17:29:23Acadiana bureauLAFAYETTE — St. Martin Parish investigators are looking into a Sunday afternoon crash that killed a motorcyclist in Breaux Bridge. Jerry Levier, 28, of Arnaudville, was pronounced dead at the scene on Hilda Street in Breaux Bridge after the motorcycl...
- Eunice man killed, two others wounded in shooting May 21, 2013
  Tue, 21 May 2013 17:29:23Acadiana bureauLAFAYETTE — A Eunice man was shot and later died after he and two others were attacked Sunday night in the small Acadia Parish community of Branch, officials said. D’Andre Goodley, 18, of Eunice, died at Acadia-St. Landry Hospital, Sheriff Wayne Mel...
WBRZ Baton Rouge
- No new funds needed for Okla. tornado recovery May 21, 2013
  WASHINGTON - Top lawmakers and officials say the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma. The government has more than $11 billion in its main disaster relief fund. Recovery costs in Moore, Okla., are expected to be a relatively small fraction of that amount. The devastating 2 […]
- 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
- Toughened school safety bill wins final passage May 21, 2013
  Public schools, already required to have written crisis management plans, will now have to coordinate those plans with local law enforcement and emergency preparedness officials - and hold annual safety drills to rehearse them.
- Senate budget committee stalls Medicaid expansion May 21, 2013
  A proposal for Louisiana to tap into federal health overhaul money available for expanding Medicaid has been stalled by senators.
- House backs ban on drivers using social media May 21, 2013
  A ban on posting to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter while driving appears likely to hit Louisiana's law books.
- Knife-wielding attempted armed robbery suspect gets punched, leaves with no money May 21, 2013
  Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who got punched when he tried an armed robbery with a knife at a tire shop Tuesday morning.
- Baton Rouge Red Cross volunteers head to Oklahoma May 21, 2013
  A Baton Rouge couple is getting ready to head to Oklahoma to help with relief efforts following a devastating tornado.
NOLA Headlines
- Navy gives up 118 acres, 51 buildings in Algiers for Federal City May 21, 2013
  The Navy signs over the land to the Algiers Development District board.
- Loyola University donors meet challenge from anonymous philanthropist May 21, 2013
  The donor's challenge was anonymous, but it was specific: Loyola University would get $100,000, but only if Loyola could sign up 2,500 new donors between March 15 and May 12.The challenge was met, with more than 2,600 people agreeing to...
- Zach Sobiech, 'Clouds' singer and inspiration to many, dies at 18 May 21, 2013
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- Tulane's track and field athletes set for NCAA East Regionals May 21, 2013
  Van Meter, Lapucha, Cruz, Lynch and Breaux headed to North Carolina for NCAA East Regional competition.
- Bill outlawing tweeting, using Facebook while driving heads to Bobby Jindal's desk May 21, 2013
  It's illegal to text while driving in Louisiana. Soon, it could also be illegal to use social media while driving if Gov. Bobby Jindal signs a bill passed by the state Senate on Tuesday. Senate Bill 147 by Sen. Dale Erdey,...
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WWL New Orleans
- Federal class-action lawsuit approved for Bayou Corne sinkhole May 21, 2013
  A federal court has approved a class-action lawsuit in the Bayou Corne sinkhole case, according to Scott Bickford, a New Orleans attorney.
- NOPD searching for 61-year-old missing man May 21, 2013
  The New Orleans Police Department is asking for help in locating a missing 61-year-old man who was last seen early Sunday evening.
- Affordable National Flood Insurance Plan still being sought May 21, 2013
  Many should be worried about the affordability of the rate increases, something that has both of Louisiana’s senators concerned.
- 17-year-old bicyclist dies after being struck by car May 21, 2013
  A teenager was killed in St. Bernard Parish when he was hit by an oncoming car on Louisiana Hwy. 39, State Police said.
- Two more with Times-Picayune ties heading to The Advocate May 21, 2013
  The spigot of former Times-Picayune employees going to The Advocate continued to flow Tuesday as the Baton Rouge paper announced two more hires.
WDSU New Orleans
- Judge gags attorneys, witnesses, relatives in Akein Scott case May 21, 2013
  Citing the extensive media coverage already given to the case, Judge Arthur Hunter has issued a gag order on attorneys, witnesses, relatives and others close to Akein Scott, the 19-year-old accused of firing shots into a second line crowd on Mother's Day.
- Cleco sends crew to help in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 21, 2013
  Cleco Corp. is sending a 34-member crew to Oklahoma City to help Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company restore power to customers after a tornado destroyed its electric system.
- Police: Intoxicated mom left baby in vehicle to go to bar May 21, 2013
  Police say an intoxicated mom left her 3-month-old daughter inside of a parked sport utility vehicle while she socialized at a Kenner bar.
- NOPD searching for missing 61-year-old May 21, 2013
  Police say Eugene Sturgis was last seen May 21 at about 6 p.m. at a friend’s house in the 600 block of Saint Claude Avenue in the Lower 9th Ward.
- AP: Charlotte Bobcats to change team name to Hornets May 21, 2013
  A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets.
WVUE New Orleans
- 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.
- Lee Zurik Investigation: Washington bonuses cost taxpayers billions May 20, 2013
  Two Louisiana congressman find common ground across the aisle when it comes to the hugely-expensive bonuses and incentives, handed out in recent years by federal agencies including FEMA and the Veterans Health Administration. The White House has demanded cuts amid the nation's fiscal crises, but some agencies are bucking the trend. We'll examine t […]
- Louisiana winners from Powerball drawing May 20, 2013
  Louisiana had a few winners with something to celebrate after Saturday's drawing.
- Bayou Fabio: "Don of Dularge" speaks to FOX 8 May 17, 2013
  In the murky waters near Dulac, something lurks beneath the surface. Bayou Fabio takes us on the hunt.
- Lee Zurik Investigation: The retirement plan so good, it may be illegal May 17, 2013
  It's a little known perk that only benefits less than 20 percent of Jefferson Parish employees, but costs the parish millions every year. And our questions to a statewide official had her telling us that the benefit is illegal.
WGSO
- Scott Alexander May 21 May 21, 2013
- Inside New Orleans May 21 May 21, 2013
- Ringside Politics May 21 May 21, 2013
- Monday Night Futbol May 20 May 21, 2013
- All Access May 20 May 20, 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
- Video poker machine company sues local business seeking more than $180K May 20, 2013
  Thomas Ainsworth Robichaux GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish poker machine company is suing a local business claiming it is owed more than $180,000 Lucky Coin Machine Co. filed suit against V&S Entertainment LLC, Patricia L. Grishaw, Vanessa Grishaw and William P. Grishaw in … Read More »
- Save-A-Lot sued by woman who slipped and fell in a puddle of water May 20, 2013
  save-a-lotGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local grocery store over injuries she allegedly received on the store’s premises. Gertrude Joseph filed suit against Supervalu Inc. and Save-A-Lot in the 24th Judicial District Court on March. 21. Joseph … Read More »
- Broken glass panel results in suit against The International High School of New Orleans May 20, 2013
  Blaine M. HebertNEW ORLEANS – The mother of a student who was allegedly injured on the premises of a local high school is suing. Vanessa Mitchell, individually and on behalf of her minor child, filed a lawsuit against The International High School … Read More »
- Linen service sues restaurant for canceling contract May 20, 2013
  Michael S. FutrellGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish laundry service is suing a Pass Christian, Miss. restaurant for allegedly breaking a five year contract. Loop Linen Service Inc. filed suit against Cassandra Timmons and Joseph O. Schuman, on behalf of Old Cuevas Bistro, … Read More »
- Dog owners sued after young girl injured in attack by pit bulls May 20, 2013
  pitbullGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her neighbors after her daughter allegedly received serious injuries when attacked by dogs. Stephanie S. Gambino, on behalf of her minor child, filed suit against Ruston J. Rodrigue and Gabriele Bridges in … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- Obama and the IRS: The Smoking Gun? May 21, 2013
- Medicaid expansion bill set aside May 21, 2013
- Senate panel rejects school funding formula, will revert to 2011-2012 numbers May 21, 2013
- House approves three bills providing protections for Louisiana's veterans May 21, 2013
- Amendment would protect hospitals, nursing homes from cuts May 21, 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
- 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
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- DOE run like a snow cone stand, but Course Choice fraudulent enrollments looking like a major scandal
we saw that…
- easter bunny recycled
- **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
- News For Tuesday 05/21/13 May 21, 2013
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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 21, 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 23, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 21, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- It's Day 4 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Marine Forecasts. 1.usa.gov/KI4rWu #lawx #txwx 8 hours ago
- It's Day 3 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB). 1.usa.gov/Jwy2jZ #lawx... 1 day ago
- It's Day 2 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic today is Vessel Safety Checks (VSC). 1.usa.gov/KRtBEN #lawx #txwx 2 days ago
- Hey for you in Lake Charles, come out to the Prien Lake Mall and visit with us during the Hurricane expo. 3 days ago
- Cloudy skies to start out a Saturday... but temps will warm into the 80s on south winds... Enjoy great day to be outside. 3 days ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Tornado Watch issued May 21 at 3:00PM CDT until May 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS May 21, 2013
  TORNADO WATCH 207 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS LA . LOUISIANA PARISHES INCLUDED ARE EAST CARROLL MOREHOUSE WEST CARROLL
- Flood Warning issued May 21 at 2:16PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 21, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... THE ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY AFFECTING ST. MARY PARISH THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
- Tornado Watch issued May 21 at 1:50PM CDT until May 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS May 21, 2013
  TORNADO WATCH 205 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS LA . LOUISIANA PARISHES INCLUDED ARE BIENVILLE BOSSIER CADDO CALDWELL CLAIBORNE DE SOTO
- Flood Warning issued May 21 at 1:06PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 21, 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 1:06PM CDT until May 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS May 21, 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: 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.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Detroit,MI May 20, 2013
  Victim found safe
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Polson,MT May 19, 2013
  Child recovered and suspect in custody.
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