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  ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5)- Local writer Bill Sumrall will present a hands on demonstration of how to create a mystery novel.
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  BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Governor Bobby Jindal announced on May 23rd that he has signed new bills passed by the Legislature into law.
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  ST. LANDRY, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs your help. Recently there have been a rash of ATV thefts in the Eunice area.
- Town Of Montgomery Under Boil Advisory May 23, 2013
  MONTGOMERY, La. (KALB News Channel 5)--The Town of Montgomery has issued a boil advisory due to a main water line break.
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  ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - The Red Cross and Renegade Harley at 2030 North Mall Dr. will be conducting a blood drive May 23 and May 24.
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  NEW YORK (AP) - CBS is strengthening its dominance over the television industry at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" is ending.
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  NEW YORK (AP) - CBS is strengthening its dominance over the television industry at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" is ending.
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- Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay youths May 23, 2013
  GRAPEVINE, Texas - The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a longstanding ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.
- Jindal advisor: Pineville's Huey P. Long to move to England Airpark May 23, 2013
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- Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season May 23, 2013
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season.
- Update: O.K. Allen Bridge reopens May 23, 2013
  The O.K.Allen Bridge between Alexandria and Pineville reopened at about 10:15 a.m. Thursday after being closed because of a wreck.
- La. House OKs bill to regulate surrogacy May 23, 2013
  A proposal to create the regulatory framework for surrogacy births in Louisiana edged to within one step of final legislative passage Wednesday, winning overwhelming support from the House.
- 3 Ohio kidnap victims grateful for help, now feel 'happy and safe' May 23, 2013
  The three women rescued after being held captive in a house in Cleveland for about a decade want everyone to know they are doing fine and appreciate offers of help.
- Effort fails to stop Common Core school curriculum in Louisiana May 23, 2013
  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana state senators Thursday rejected a Tea Party-backed move to prevent implementation of a course of study known as the Common Core State Standards in public schools.
- Vicksburg, Miss., marking anniversary of Civil War siege May 23, 2013
  VICKSBURG, Miss. - Even 150 years later, Vicksburg is still overshadowed by Gettysburg - so much so, that the Mississippi city is having its Civil War commemoration a few weeks early rather than compete with Pennsylvania for tourist dollars around July 4.
- Deadly London attackers linked to terror probes May 23, 2013
  LONDON -- The two men videotaped butchering a soldier to death on a London street before spouting Islamic jihadist slogans to bystanders were part of early security services investigations into possible terror links, according to a British government official.
- DeRidder man killed in Wednesday night crash May 23, 2013
  Louisiana State Police suspect impairment in a crash that killed a 27-year-old man from DeRidder and injured a woman Wednesday night, according to a release.
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.
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  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.
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- Memorial Day Programs around the ArkLaTex May 23, 2013
  This weekend, isn't just about mudbugs and wakeboarding, it's also about honoring those who died serving our country.
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- Caddo deputies dispatched to Ok May 23, 2013
  "When we went over the hill where their actual location was and saw what happened there, you're like there's no way anyone could have survived this," said Sgt. John May as he looked at pictures he took while in Moore Oklahoma.
- CPSO warns Red River levels rising May 23, 2013
  The Red River is on the rise, right in time for Memorial Day. The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office let KSLA News 12 on their boat to see why that can be dangerous for boaters.
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  On May 23, 1934, 79 years ago, bank robbers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were shot to death in a police ambush in Bienville Parish, La.
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  The donation drives and collections continue around the ArkLaTex for the victims of the Moore, OK tornado.
Houma Today
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  Public school students in Lafourche showed improvement on the latest test scores, but nearly one in three are performing below grade level.
- Homelessness on the rise in Terrebonne Parish May 23, 2013
  The number of homeless people in Terrebonne Parish is on the rise as services statewide continue to dwindle, a survey indicates.
- Man charged with shaking baby to death May 23, 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.
- 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.
- Terrebonne High graduates 308 May 23, 2013
  More than 300 Terrebonne High School students received their diplomas Wednesday night in Houma, ending their 13 years of primary education and heading into a new world of college academics, jobs and military service.
KNOE Monroe
- Fire marshal fines unlicensed security alarm employees May 23, 2013
  BATON ROUGE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The Louisiana State Fire Marshall is sending out a warning to beware of home security system companies selling door to door.
- Enhanced monitoring equipment at sinkhole May 23, 2013
  BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces enhanced monitoring along La. 70, near the Assumption Parish sinkhole.
- Amphibians disappearing at alarming rate May 23, 2013
  GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - A new study has determined for the first time just how quickly frogs and other amphibians are disappearing around the United States.
- Vicksburg marks anniversary of Civil War siege May 23, 2013
  VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi River town of Vicksburg is holding several events this week to mark the 150th anniversary of its siege during the Civil War.
- Sinkhole lawsuits to get class-action status May 23, 2013
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A federal judge in New Orleans says he will grant class-action status to four lawsuits filed over issues raised by the Assumption Parish sinkhole.
KATC Lafayette
- Gulf anglers get longer red snapper season May 23, 2013
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Gulf of Mexico anglers will have a longer red snapper season than they thought. Federal regulators had said the season would be nine to 28 days depending on the state. But a week before opening, NOAA Fisheries announced that the recreational red snapper season in federal waters will be 17 to 34 days. NOAA says updated recreational landings […]
- Senate panel approves 2-cents tax on cell phones May 23, 2013
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A new 2-cents monthly tax on cell phones to help provide services for people with hearing impairment has been approved by the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee. The House-backed bill would change the current law by reducing the amount of tax levied per month from 5 cents on landline phones to 2 cents and would broaden the ta […]
- Senate rejects move to stop Common Core standards May 23, 2013
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A resolution pushed by tea party groups seeking to keep the state from using a set of uniform national standards for public school testing was killed Thursday by the Louisiana Senate. Senators voted 27-8 to shelve the legislation and keep it from moving any further, a day after the Senate Education Committee advanced the proposal with […]
- 4 vehicles, 1 in lake in Pontchartrain accident May 23, 2013
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A four-car accident on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway sent one car catapulting into the lake. The causeway's manager says the lone occupant of that car was rescued by emergency workers and appeared to be in good shape. No serious injuries have been reported so far in the Thursday afternoon accident. Other details on the accident and […]
- Judge won't let Orleans out of police reform pact May 23, 2013
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The Advertiser Lafayette
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  A paramedic who serves offshore oil and gas workers was honored Wednesday as Acadian Ambulance Service's Paramedic of the Year but minutes later had to be taken to a hospital after he choked on a piece of meat.
- Dick Cheney speaks at Paramedic of the Year Luncheon May 23, 2013
  Former Vice President Dick Cheney, following a standing ovation from 1,500 attending the Acadian Ambulance Paramedic of the Year Luncheon on Wednesday, said, 'A welcome like that is almost enough to make you want to run for office again.'
- Lafayette holds its own on LEAP, iLEAP May 23, 2013
  Lafayette Parish public school performance on the state iLEAP and LEAP tests this spring was about the same as last year's, according to results released Wednesday.
- Tornado fears not unusual in kids after events May 23, 2013
  For Lafayette mom Erin Beyer, the moment came several years ago, when her daughter Cathy was just 4 years old.
- Smoking ban needs Senate's OK May 23, 2013
  If the Senate agrees, smoking will be prohibited within 25 feet of the entrances to state office buildings.
KLFY Lafayette
- Controversial surrogacy bill moves forward May 23, 2013
  The House has backed a proposal to create the regulatory framework for surrogacy births in Louisiana, edging the bill another step toward final passage.
- Trail ride cancellation frustrates organizers May 23, 2013
  Trail rides are a big event in St. Landry Parish. One group called the Kountry Bunnies had a trail ride planned for this weekend, but it was suddenly cancelled after State Police did not issue the group a riding permit.
- Lafayette No. 1 for economic & job growth May 23, 2013
  Lafayette ranked first in the country for economic and job growth according to the Area Development Magazine.
- Jindal adviser: LSU privatization deals on track May 23, 2013
  Gov. Bobby Jindal's top budget architect says the state will have enough money to cover the costs of privatizing all but one of the 10 LSU-run hospitals.
- Blue Rolfes 60 Minute Miracle May 23, 2013
  Wednesday we wrapped up our month-long series of 60 Minute Miracles. Blue Rolfes set out in search of a good samaritan, and that search took her to Walmart on the Evangeline Thruway.
Ruston Daily Leader
- Celebrating service May 23, 2013
  Lacey Sharp Leader file photo- Cook Baptist Church will hold its annual fish fry for active and retired military service members and their spouses on Monday. To show appreciation for the men and women who have served this country in any branch of the military, all veterans and their spouses are invited to a fish fry at Cook Baptist Church with doors opening […]
- Dubach OKs raises May 23, 2013
  Employees to receive $1.50 increase in pay Elizabeth DeGrie Leader photo by ELIZABETH DEGRIE- Dubach Town Council members (from left to right) Vallie Carrico, Davie Powell and Robert Colvin evaluate the bids for administrative duties for their block grant application. Town of Dubach employees have reason to celebrate after aldermen approved a raise for them […]
- VFW needs help ‘Raising the Roof’ May 23, 2013
  Leader News Service Submitted photo- The VFW is kicking off a fundraising campaign to build a new VFW Hall. Pictured above is the organization’s current hall. The local VFW Parnell-Burt Post No. 3615 is promoting a Memorial Day benefit show at the Dixie Center for the Arts at 2 p.m. Monday honoring veterans and their families and those who made the ultimate […]
- Lincoln to join Okla. relief efforts May 23, 2013
  Staff report Lincoln Parish residents wanting to contribute to the tornado relief effort in Moore, Okla., will get their chance on Friday. Jonesboro Police Officer Ty Garrett is heading to Moore and will stop at 3 p.m. Friday at the Ruston-Lincoln Parish Visitors and Convention Bureau Office parking lot, located at 2111 N. Trenton St., to pick up donated goo […]
- Honor fallen in safety May 23, 2013
  For many people, Memorial Day weekend is the official start to summer. The warm weather, end of school and opening of various bodies of water offer the recipe for an exciting holiday weekend. And, like during most holidays, many people will imbibe alcoholic beverages. Full text of this article is available to subscribers only. Login if you are already a subs […]
The News Star Monroe
- LDWF warns of boating dangers May 23, 2013
  With National Safe Boating Week under way, local Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents will be throughout northeastern Louisiana to remind boaters of the dangers along Louisiana's waterways.
- Safety ensures summer fun May 23, 2013
  Summertime in Louisiana means children and adults will be heading to the water.
- Crimes May 23, 2013
  The following crimes were among those reported to the Monroe and West Monroe police departments and the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office from noon Tuesday through noon Wednesday. Times and dates reflect when the crimes were reported.
- Equal pay to apply only to state employees May 23, 2013
  State senators Wednesday approved legislation requiring that women who work for the state must be paid at least the same as a man who performs the same work.
- DCS students named Outstanding Citizenship Award winners May 22, 2013
  Downsville Charter School began presenting an Outstanding Citizenship Award to specially selected students as part of a program to find and reward those students who work hard at being good citizens at home, at school, and in the community.
American Press Lake Charles
- Grand jury empaneled to review Medicaid contract May 23, 2013
  BATON ROUGE (AP) — The Louisiana attorney general's office says a special grand jury has been selected to look into possible criminal activity involving the award of a $200 million Medicaid contract by Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration.Assistant Attorney General Butch Wilson told a judge that the grand jury was being empaneled Thursday as part of […]
- Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys May 23, 2013
  GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts. Of the local Scout leaders voting at their annual meeting in Texas, more than 60 percent supported the proposal. Under the proposal drafted by the Scouts' governing board, gay adults will rem […]
- Jindal adviser: LSU privatization deals on track May 23, 2013
  BATON ROUGE (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal's top budget architect says the state will have enough money to cover the costs of privatizing all but one of the 10 LSU-run hospitals.Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols says all deals will be completed next month.Nichols was addressing questions raised by the Legislature's financial analysts about wh […]
- Louisiana anglers get 15 more days to catch red snapper May 23, 2013
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana anglers will get 15 more days to catch red snapper this season than they thought. Federal regulators had said the season would be nine to 28 days, depending on the state. But a week before opening, NOAA Fisheries announced that the recreational red snapper season in federal waters will be 17 to 34 days. NOAA said updated recreati […]
- Bello convicted of second-degree murder May 23, 2013
  A man accused of killing his cousin was found guilty of second-degree murder Thursday afternoon in 14th Judicial District Court. A jury of eight women and four men voted 10-2 to convict Eric Bello, 41. What verdict the two wanted was not stated in court — the jury had the option to find Bello guilty of lesser crimes, manslaughter, negligent homicide or not g […]
The Advocate Baton Rouge
- Southern University police investigate rape claim May 23, 2013
  Thu, 23 May 2013 17:29:25by 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...
- Vehicle crashes into train in north BR May 23, 2013
  Thu, 23 May 2013 17:29:25ADVOCATE STAFF REPORTUPDATED at 11 a.m. A pickup traveling west on Thomas Road in north Baton Rouge Wednesday morning crashed into a train that was stopped on the tracks. The driver of the 1994 Chevy truck, 52-year-old Eric Alexander, told deputies it was dark and he nev...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- Police and fire briefs for Thursday, May 23, 2013 May 22, 2013
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:24HendersonBR man arrested in beating of son Authorities have arrested a 40-year-old Baton Rouge man accused of beating his 11-year-old son with a belt on April 16 after he was late getting up for school and missed the bus. East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff’s dep...
WBRZ Baton Rouge
- Repairs at ExxonMobil refinery to increase emissions May 23, 2013
  BATON ROUGE - A leak on environmental control equipment at the ExxonMobil refinery in Baton Rouge could temporarily increase sulfur dioxide emissions from the plant, according to a spokesperson.The refinery sent out an email warning that air monitoring equipment will be done inside and outside the plant during the repairs.ExxonMobil said the Department of En […]
- 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
- Baton Rouge lawyer sentenced to 27 months in prison May 23, 2013
  Baton Rouge lawyer, James M. Bernhard III, was sentenced to 27 months in prison Thursday for wire fraud in connection with the theft of more than $453,000 from his former law firm's trust account.
- Former school bus driver pleads guilty to drug trafficking, other charges May 23, 2013
  A former East Baton Rouge Parish School System bus driver pleaded guilty Thursday on drug trafficking and money laundering charges. She was sentenced in federal court to 28 months.
- Lawmakers hold ceremony for fallen Louisiana soldiers May 23, 2013
  Brett Moree reflected on the lives of some of the seven thousand fallen soldiers at Port Hudson National Cemetery Thursday, as he and his coworker planted American flags at the base of tombstones.
- Mathieu signs with the Cardinals May 23, 2013
  The former LSU star begins his career at safety and will team up with fellow Tiger and NFL Pro Bowl defensive back Patrick Peterson.
- 4 vehicle crash on Causeway sends one into the water May 23, 2013
  According to WWL-TV in New Orleans, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is closed to southbound traffic after a four vehicle crash.
NOLA Headlines
- Listen Live Now: 'Jazz in the Park' in Armstrong Park May 23, 2013
  If you're not strolling along Royal Street for the New Orleans Fine and Food Experience, join the fun in Armstrong Park for a weekly Thursday outdoor concert series. Today Jazz in the Park hosts Donald Harrison and The Congo Square Nation at 5 p.m. and The Hot 8 Brass Band at 6:30 p.m. Big Chief FiYiYi and The Mandingo Warriors take the stage before the […]
- IRS replaces official who oversaw targeting of tea party groups May 23, 2013
  WASHINGTON (AP) -- A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner was replaced Thursday as director of the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups.Danny Werfel, the agency's new...
- Boy Scouts vote to lift ban on openly gay boys May 23, 2013
  GRAPEVINE, Texas -- In one of their most dramatic choices in a century, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to ease a divisive ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted into the nation's leading...
- Out-of-state schools taking notice of Christian Life guard Johnathan Stove May 23, 2013
  Stove already had offers from Louisiana Tech, Southern, Southeastern and Xavier New Orleans
- Mary J. Blige faces $3.4 million federal tax lien in N.J. May 23, 2013
  Court documents show IRS moved against the nine-time Grammy Award winner on Feb. 7.
WWL Radio Twitter Feed
- TRAFFIC::Southbound Causeway bridge has now reopened 9 minutes ago
- TRAFFIC:The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge South is closed due to an accident. Alternate route: I-55 South or I-10 West Twin Span Bridge 37 minutes ago
- Boy Scouts of America approve plan to accept openly gay boys as Scouts, ban on gay adult leaders remains in place 43 minutes ago
- RT @ashleyrWWL: Courtesy STFD#4: actual crash http://t.co/WNqPdjoeET 1 hour ago
- TRAFFFIC:The Causeway bridge is now open both directions 1 hour ago
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WWL New Orleans
- Expert: N.O. area termite swarm was 'absolutely the worst I've seen' May 23, 2013
  Swarming termites are young kings and queens leaving their colonies -- looking to start new ones. While it's a bit scary and definitely nasty, entomologist Ed Martin calls it an opportunity for property owners.
- Brennan's restaurant building sold at sheriff's auction May 23, 2013
  A sheriff’s auction Thursday afternoon brought a new twist in the complicated family fight over the future of Brennan's Restaurant on Royal Street. The restaurant's familiar pink building at 417 Royal was sold at a sheriff's auction at Civil Court.
- City to spend $280,000 to renovate downtown Piazza d'Italia May 23, 2013
  The city will spend $280,000 to renovate the Piazza d’Italia, the downtown fountain and outdoor plaza which pays tribute to the contributions of New Orleans Italian-American community, city officials announced Thursday.
- Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season May 23, 2013
  Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season.
- Greek Fest-goers reminded of parking restrictions in area May 23, 2013
  New Orleans officials reminded residents of parking instructions prior to the 2013 Greek Festival on Bayou St. John near the Lakefront.
WDSU New Orleans
- Copper thieves concern Bayou St. John area residents May 23, 2013
  They aren't getting away with much, but it's what could be next that has neighbors worried.
- DOTD: Causeway closes again in southbound direction, northbound open May 23, 2013
  Louisiana DOTD says the southbound Causeway closed once again at about 5 p.m. Thursday in response to the four-car accident earlier.
- 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 to apply only to state employees.
- JPSO: Former Coca-Cola employee stole nearly $9,000 from vending machines May 23, 2013
  The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a man who robbed numerous Coca-Cola vending machines.
- Senate rejects move to stop Common Core standards May 23, 2013
  The Louisiana Senate has killed a resolution that sought to keep the state from using a set of uniform national standards for public school testing, called Common Core standards.
WVUE New Orleans
- Metairie woman pours boiling water on boyfriend May 23, 2013
  Police say 20-year-old Theresa Wood poured hot water on her boyfriend while he was sleeping.
- Cleveland kidnap case hero gets burgers for life May 23, 2013
  The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in an Ohio house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown.
- Gay teen charged for underage girlfriend May 21, 2013
  An 18-year-old Florida cheerleader is facing felony charges that she had sexual contact with her underage, 14-year-old girlfriend, leading gay rights advocates to say the teen is being unfairly targeted for a common high school romance because she's gay.
- NOPD investigating murder on I-10 May 23, 2013
  New Orleans police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man. The shooting happened around 4:45 on I-10 at the Broad Street overpass.
- Bayou communities give to Oklahoma relief May 22, 2013
  Some residents and businesses mobilized their friends through social media to help gather relief supplies for tornado survivors.
WGSO
- The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson May 23 May 23, 2013
- Scott Alexander May 23 May 23, 2013
- Inside New Orleans May 23 May 23, 2013
- Ringside Politics May 23 May 23, 2013
- Jim Spiro 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
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- 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
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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
- Rep. Richard has money-saving bill: cut state spending on professional, personal, consulting contracts by 10 percent
- Reports surface that DOE Superintendent John White is out the door for Washington to further validate Peter Principle
- 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)
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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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CENLA Focus
- Corn Casserole May 23, 2013
- 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
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 23, 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 25, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 23, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- It's Day 6 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Thunderstorm Safety. 1.usa.gov/MsNnFT #lawx #txwx 9 hours ago
- RT @stevecaparotta: Overturned RV in Morgan City from Police Chief Travis Crouch. #LAwx http://t.co/Qw0mU9gvMw 1 day ago
- 1133am Flood advisory for St Martin Parish. 1-3 Inches of rain has fallen and with more possible. #lawx http://t.co/ww0cXFpBIY 1 day ago
- In light of today's weather we are postponing today's NOAA Weather Radio Routine Weekly Test. #NWR #lawx #txwx 1 day 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 1 day ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Flood Advisory issued May 23 at 5:49PM CDT until May 23 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS May 23, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A * SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR... EASTERN ST. LANDRY PARISH IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...MELVILLE...KROTZ SPRINGS... NORTHWESTERN ST. MARTIN PARISH IN SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA... * UNTIL 745 PM CDT
- Flood Advisory issued May 23 at 5:43PM CDT until May 23 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS May 23, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A * SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR... SOUTH CENTRAL VERNON PARISH IN WEST CENTRAL LOUISIANA... * UNTIL 745 PM CDT * AT 543 PM CDT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR IN LAKE CHARLES INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WHICH WAS NEARLY STATIONARY
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 5:37PM CDT until May 23 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR SOUTH CENTRAL VERNON PARISH... AT 526 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM ON RADAR CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR FORT POLK..MOVING EAST AT 10 MPH. THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
- Severe Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:37PM CDT until May 23 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR SOUTH CENTRAL VERNON PARISH... AT 526 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM ON RADAR CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR FORT POLK..MOVING EAST AT 10 MPH. THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 5:31PM CDT until May 23 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS May 23, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... SOUTHEASTERN ST. LANDRY PARISH IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA... NORTH CENTRAL ST. MARTIN PARISH IN SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA... * UNTIL 600 PM CDT * AT 531 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
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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