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- Florida ticket hits Powerball jackpot May 19, 2013
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- Finishing touches: Alexandria prepares Bringhurst Field in advance of Aces season opener May 19, 2013
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- Native American culture celebrated at pow wow in Marksville May 19, 2013
  Native American culture was celebrated and possibly preserved Saturday at the 18th annual Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow.
- Records: Serial killer suspect collected on wife's life insurance, didn't pay for burial May 19, 2013
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  After years of fighting attempts to tweak or lessen the generosity of Louisiana's film tax break program, industry leaders have come to the negotiating table.
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  BATON ROUGE — Now winding through the final weeks of the regular session is an amendment that would allow parish coroners, in concert with “interested parties,” to initiate court orders forcing people with mental illnesses and related histories of high-risk behavior to receive outpatient treatment.
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  After decades of service in education, Travis Lavigne Jr., chancellor of Fletcher Technical Community College in Houma, received Nicholls State University’s highest tribute — an honorary doctorate of humane letters.
- Vandebilt Catholic graduates 177 May 19, 2013
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  RUSTON, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Hundreds of graduating students shake the hands of the Louisiana Tech University president, who is retiring.
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- Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report May 19, 2013
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- 2013 Sun Belt Baseball Tournament Bracket May 19, 2013
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  MONROE - A nine-run third inning carried the Ragin' Cajuns baseball team to a 12-1 victory over ULM in seven innings here Saturday evening at Warhawk Field completing the weekend and season series sweep of the Warhawks. Chase Compton posted two triples and led the charge for Louisiana (38-17, 19-11 Sun Belt) with four RBI one night after his grand slam […]
The Advertiser Lafayette
- Remembering Mickey May 19, 2013
  Today, the pain is still fresh for those who knew the university student, and for a Lafayette community stunned by the abduction and killing. One year later, the case is still etched in the memories of those involved.
- Lafayette cop dies in off-duty wreck May 19, 2013
  A veteran Lafayette police officer was killed Saturday in a motorcycle crash in Iberville Parish that occurred while he was off duty.
- New marketing efforts have made buying Louisiana seafood even more irresistible May 19, 2013
  The Vermilion Bay Sweet White Shrimp gumbo pack was the first to bear the state of Louisiana's imprimatur for Louisiana seafood.
- Applause May 19, 2013
  Camille Guidry, a seventh-grade student at Parks Middle School, attended the Duke TIP State Recognition Ceremony at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches on May 6, and has been invited to attend the Grand Recognition Ceremony at the Duke Universit
- Lights and sirens May 19, 2013
  These people were booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center. The names listed were provided by the inmate or arresting agency at the time of arrest:
KLFY Lafayette
- Assistant police chief facing multiple charges May 17, 2013
  An assistant police chief in the community of Sterlington has been indicted following an investigation that involved the sale of fake moonshine to minors.
- Ambassador Caffery extension plans May 17, 2013
  A plan is being considered by city parish officials that could set the stage for changes on one of the fastest growing areas of Lafayette Parish; Ambassador Caffery Parkway.
- Crime rates decline in Lake Charles May 17, 2013
  A study from the Lake Charles Police Department Thursday shows that overall crime rates in the area are down. The numbers show that criminal offenses are down three percent while overall arrests are down eight percent.
- Fund established for Moore Park drowning victim May 17, 2013
  The family of drowning victim Christlynn Willis has opened an account to assist with his funeral arrangements. To donate to the account you can deposit money at any Teche Bank location or at Kinchen Funeral Home.
- New Funding Options for LPSS May 17, 2013
  The Lafayette Parish School System and individual schools may soon be able to draw from private donations to pay for new computers, band uniforms, or renovations without taking money from the districts budget.
Ruston Daily Leader
- Tech student charged May 19, 2013
  T. Scott Boatright A Louisiana Tech student is facing charges of filing a false police report after a Friday incident alarmed students when a text alert was sent out by the university. The text alert, sent out by Tech Police Chief Randal Hermes at 3:07 p.m. Friday, said “The Louisiana Tech University Police Department has just received a report of an armed s […]
- Angels of hope May 19, 2013
  Recipient feels 2013 HabiTECH home a heavenly gift T. Scott Boatright HabiTECH 2013 house recipient Peggy Albritton cuts a ribbon officially opening up her new home Saturday afternoon as Louisiana Tech students who designed and built the house look on. It’s always good to have an angel looking over your shoulder. It’s even better to have 12 angels building y […]
- Grambling gearing up for Juneteenth celebration May 19, 2013
  Lacey Sharp The City of Grambling’s annual Juneteenth celebration will be held from June 7-19. The City of Grambling will come alive with entertainment, good food and multiple activities during its annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival next month. From June 7- 19, ongoing festivities will include a pageant, health fair, parade, a banquet honoring the “Gallot T […]
- Lessons from a Tech legend May 19, 2013
  Retiring Tech president presides over final graduation Leader News Service Louisiana Tech University President Dan Reneau, left, hands out a diploma during his final commencement exercise Saturday at the Thomas Assembly Center. A near record 879 graduates began their journey on the road of life Saturday during commencement exercises at Louisiana Tech Univers […]
- Beware of leaving kids, pets in car May 19, 2013
  Sunscreen and shorts have begun to make their appearance around town, and the temperatures are unlikely to force them into hiding again until the fall. While the temperatures may be pleasantly warm now, it won’t be long before they are scorching. And, a recent crime report has shed light on one of the biggest summertime concerns. Full text of this article is […]
The News Star Monroe
- Cultural groups rely on the fine art of fundraising May 19, 2013
  Members of the local arts community say that as federal and state funding opportunities decrease, creativity, careful planning and community support become even more essential to sustaining the arts in northeastern Louisiana.
- Guice to build upon Tech's strengths May 19, 2013
  On July 1, Les Guice will take the helm of Louisiana Tech University amid uncertain economic times.
- 879 Tech graduates get life lessons May 19, 2013
  A near record 879 graduates began their journey on the road of life Saturday during commencement exercises at Louisiana Tech University.
- Dragons found on Bayou DeSiard May 19, 2013
  Nuns, dragons and Elvis had one thing in common Saturday: Bayou DeSiard.
- 4-H adapts with times May 19, 2013
  Even with extended use of social media and technology to reach today's youth, the core principle of Louisiana's 4-H youth development program remains the same after 100 years.
American Press Lake Charles
- Thousands turn out for annual Relay for Life event May 19, 2013
  About 3,000 people joined together at the Lake Charles Civic Center on Friday and Saturday for the area’s 20th annual Relay for Life to raise money to cure cancer. Ariel Caraway, American Cancer Society community representative, said the event was on track to raise $221,000 — $150,000 of which had been raised by local groups and businesses before the relay e […]
- Natural gas prices expected to remain stable for rest of 2013 May 19, 2013
  A group of energy sector executives expect natural gas prices to remain around $4 per million British thermal units through the rest of 2013. That information bodes well for companies like Louisiana Pigment, Sasol North America, Westlake Chemical, Cheniere, BG Group, and Magnolia LNG — which use natural gas as feedstock or are expanding or initiating natural […]
- Hickman’s pay continues to accrue despite prison stay May 19, 2013
  Although he is in prison, former Leesville Police Chief Bobby Hickman’s pay continues to accrue, his lawyer said. Leesville fired Hickman in January 2011, although the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal nullified the termination because the city had not followed protocol. The court said the investigation was not completed within 60 days as required by civil service […]
- McNeese State graduates record class May 19, 2013
  Watch out for flying mortarboards and tassels. McNeese Sate University’s spring commencement ceremony took place at 10 o’clock in the morning on Saturday at Burton Coliseum. Friends, family, fellow students, and McNeese faculty gathered to celebrate the end of a four-year journey for some, others even longer. “It’s been a good experience. I’ve been able to p […]
- Hobbs Column: The inmates gleefully running the asylum May 19, 2013
  Hmmm. Just a little too convenient, don’t you think? Conspiracists are checking into it but, even if indeed it turns out to be creative bookkeeping, it appears that no NCAA rules will have been sidestepped. LSU didn’t have much to play for when the series began. When the Tigers won the first two games, they’d set every possible school regular-season record f […]
The Advocate Baton Rouge
- Lafayette police officer killed in Iberville motorcycle crash May 19, 2013
  Sun, 19 May 2013 17:29:21Advocate staff reportA 23-year veteran of the Lafayette Police Department died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on La. 3000 north of Interstate 10 in Iberville Parish, a State Police spokesman said. Lt. Richard “Ricky” Rees, who was off duty at the time of the w...
- Pets May 19, 2013
  Sun, 19 May 2013 17:29:21He’s a 5-year-old black Labrador retriever mix.Companion Animal Alliance, 2680 E. Progress Road, has adoptable cats and dogs of every age and size. The center is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays. The center is closed...
- Police and fire briefs May 18, 2013
  Sat, 18 May 2013 17:29:20Sheriff’s Office: Boy, 12, shoots brother, 8 A 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother Saturday at a home on Old Rafe Mayer Road, sending the 8-year-old to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff...
- EBR deputies: 12-year-old boy accidentally shoots 8-year-old brother May 18, 2013
  Sat, 18 May 2013 17:29:20Advocate staff reportA 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother Saturday at a home on Old Rafe Mayer Road, sending the 8-year-old to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office reported. The 12-year-old found a .38...
- BR teacher accused of soliciting lewd photos May 18, 2013
  Sat, 18 May 2013 17:29:20by Jim Mustian Advocate staff writerAdvocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON An investigation continues into claims that a male teacher at Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School asked girls to take pictures of their genitalia and send the photos to him.Baton Rouge police have opened a criminal investigation into claims t […]
WBRZ Baton Rouge
- Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot May 19, 2013
  ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. - Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million. On Sunday, Zephyrhills residents wondered who the winner of Powerball's highest jackpot in history might be. The ticket-holder hadn't come forward yet. The sto […]
- 8-year-old accidentally shot by older brother May 18, 2013
  BATON ROUGE - An 8-year-old boy was accidentally shot by his 12-year-old brother in Baton Rouge, according to East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks.Hicks says the boys were at their grandparents' house on the 400 block of Old Rafe Meyer Rd. when the 12-year-old accidentally shot the 8-year-old in the shoulder.He was tran […]
- Majority of number combos picked for Powerball pot May 18, 2013
  DES MOINES, Iowa - Powerball is a game of numbers, and lottery officials say the majority of possible combinations have already been purchased ahead of Saturday night's near-historic $600 million drawing. The odds of winning the game's largest jackpot remain astronomically high: 1 in 175.2 million. But since about 80 percent of the possible combina […]
- People, D.A. react to Chief's statement on beating May 17, 2013
  BATON ROUGE- Reaction is mixed after the city's top cop released a statement concerning the attack on a family in the northern part of town.Police Chief Carl Dabadie said there were serious errors in judgment after a husband, wife, and their daughter were beaten at a gas station on Mother's Day."It's something I feel sorry about. I hate t […]
- Man's 18-year-old dog killed 'accidentally' by shelter May 17, 2013
  CENTRAL- A man is distraught after the animal shelter in Baton Rouge euthanized his 18-year-old Calhoun Collie mix Friday.Bowwow ran away last week and was picked-up by animal control agents on a street away from home. Patrick Morris said he spent the last seven days looking for him, and eventually found him at the animal shelter.But, he did not have his dri […]
WAFB Baton Rouge
- New Orleans teen sets home on fire while playing with a lighter May 19, 2013
  A 13-year-old who said he was playing with a lighter, started a fire that destroyed his home Saturday afternoon.
- LSU Softball advances through loser's bracket May 19, 2013
  After losing to Louisiana-Lafayette 3-0, the Lady Tigers eliminated Central Connecticut State 11-0 and advanced through the loser's bracket to face ULL again in Sunday's regional final.
- EBRSO investigates shooting at a BREC park May 19, 2013
  A man was shot in the leg Saturday night inside of BREC's Hooper Road Park, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. The injury is not considered life-threatening.
- Off-duty Lafayette Police officer killed in motorcycle crash May 19, 2013
  An off-duty Lafayette Police lieutenant was killed Saturday afternoon after his motorcycle crashed in Iberville Parish.
- Louisiana jobless rate rises for fourth month May 19, 2013
  Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work.
NOLA Headlines
- Dalai Lama talks globally, boogies locally at Tulane commencement May 18, 2013
  Like the 2,800 Tulane University graduates massed before him Saturday morning in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Dalai Lama was clearly ready to party. That was obvious when he got up to boogie -- discreetly -- with his very own second-line...
- 12 storylines to follow at the 2013 SEC Baseball Tournament May 19, 2013
  LSU and Vanderbilt are the favorites to win this year's tournament.
- Chat with Jarvis DeBerry Monday at noon about whether we should consider Mother's Day shooting terrorism May 19, 2013
  Some people have responded to the shooting that took place on Mother's Day by asking why the crime that resulted in 20 people injured isn't called terrorism. The question has come from both ends from the political spectrum and perhaps...
- Man killed overnight in 1-10 accident, police say May 19, 2013
  An early morning traffic accident left one man dead Sunday, according to New Orleans police. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., officials said.The man, who has not been identified, was traveling west-bound on Interstate 10 Airline Drive exit ramp, when...
- Hangout Fest is rocking the beach in Gulf Shores, Ala. May 19, 2013
  Among the New Orleanians on the slate are Anders Osborne, Galactic and the Revivalists.
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WWL New Orleans
- New Orleans says gunfire won't end 'second lines' May 19, 2013
  New Orleans officials and cultural advocates say the Mother's Day parade shootings that left 20 people injured won't spell the end of second-line parades, the local tradition that celebrates the city and its people.
- Tangipahoa schools struggle with budget May 19, 2013
  AMITE, La. (AP) — The Tangipahoa Parish School Board will use rededicated sales tax revenue, cuts to transportation services, elimination of a perfect-attendance salary bonus and a one-time reduction in the board-mandated minimum fund balance to come within $1 million of a balanced budget for 2013-14.
- WWII vet and son have 'once-in-a-lifetime experience' with the Dalai Lama May 19, 2013
  A 94-year-old WWII veteran and his son met the Dalai Lama at University of New Orleans on Saturday.
- 8-year-old accidentally shot by brother in B.R. May 19, 2013
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.
- Man dead after car flips off I-10 to ground below May 19, 2013
  New Orleans Police Department’s Fatality Unit is investigating a fatality that left an unidentified man dead.
WDSU New Orleans
- Amtrak train bound for Chicago derails May 19, 2013
  An Amtrak train that departed New Orleans on Saturday bound for Chicago has derailed.
- Boy, 8, accidentally shot by brother May 19, 2013
  Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.
- Flood insurance info available on hotline May 19, 2013
  The National Flood Insurance Program has set up a hotline to provide information to Louisiana residents.
- Motorist dies in crash on I-10 ramp May 19, 2013
  A man dies in an early-morning crash along Interstate 10 in New Orleans.
- 'Concerned Citizens’ rally to recall Coroner Dr. Peter Galvan May 19, 2013
  In St. Tammany Parish, the clock is ticking in the effort to recall embattled parish coroner Dr. Peter Galvan.
WVUE New Orleans
- End of ferry service could mean local jobs in jeopardy May 19, 2013
  1500 jobs could be in jeopardy if the Algiers-Canal Street ferry goes out of service because of lack of funding. That's according to a local non-profit who recently surveyed riders.
- 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.
- Woman stabs boyfriend for ‘farting in her face’ May 14, 2013
  Police say that a Florida woman stabbed her boyfriend late last week because he "farted in her face."
- $590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla May 19, 2013
  It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.
- Chief: Not jailing all beating suspects a mistake May 18, 2013
  Baton Rouge's police chief says it was a mistake not to take everyone to jail accused in the beating of a family at a gas station.
WGSO
- Louisiana Prep Report May 18 May 18, 2013
- Canon Hospice Health Care Hour May 18 May 18, 2013
- Three Tailgators May 18 May 18, 2013
- All Things Local May 18 May 18, 2013
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The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
  By: The Maroon...
- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Academy Sports sues employer of man who ran into power pole and knocked out power to store May 17, 2013
  James M. GarnerGRETNA – A national sporting goods retailer is suing a delivery company after one of its vehicles was driven into a power pole serving the store, which resulted in a seven hour power outage and lost revenue. Academy Ltd. filed … Read More »
- Alma Plantation accused of causing woman’s mesothelioma through second hand exposure May 17, 2013
  NEW ORLEANS – A Greenville, Miss. woman is suing several companies alleging each contributed to her asbestos exposure and subsequent contraction of mesothelioma. Elizabeth Gailyne Sutherland filed a lawsuit against Alma Plantation LLC, Anco Insulation Inc., Arrowood Indemnity Company, Eagle … Read More »
- Pontchartrain Center sued by woman who claims disability after fall in puddle of water May 17, 2013
  Conrad S. Williams IIIGRETNA – A Terrebonne Parish woman is suing a local convention center and its operators after she fell in a puddle of water at a trade show. Elizabeth S. Blanchard filed suit against Sysco Corporation, Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., Ponthchartrain … Read More »
- Car wash sued by man who drove into uncovered drain hole May 17, 2013
  Marcia Suzanne Montero GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish man is suing a Jefferson Parish car wash after he drove into an open drainage hole, which resulted in damage to his vehicle and injuries to him and his daughter. Charlie Taylor, … Read More »
- Harahan couple fights Chase Home Finance claiming improper foreclosure May 17, 2013
  23GRETNA – A Harahan couple is suing an international lender for allegedly improperly foreclosing on their home. Jay Jesse and Phyllis Karmazin filed suit against Chase Home Finance LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on March. 18. The Karmazins … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- When It Rains, It Pours May 19, 2013
- Gov. Jindal endorses candidate in Va. race May 19, 2013
- EDITORIAL: House votes empower Senate May 19, 2013
- Louisiana Legislature 2013: Full bill breakdown May 18, 2013
- Concerns raised about La. budget proposal May 18, 2013
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
- Course Choice provider who enrolled 1100 students without their knowledge tied to Bush, Romney, Tex. dropout scandal
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- DOE run like a snow cone stand, but Course Choice fraudulent enrollments looking like a major scandal
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- White’s release of evaluation data on Shreveport teachers to Advocate reporter was in direct violation of 2010 state law
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- **FLASH** hummingbirds return to rapides parish la 2013
- rapides regional medical center sued for snake infestation
- lt gov jay dardenne issues press release to tout management of department of culture recreation and tourism during budget crisis
- alexandria la.'s haynes best western inn & suites & convention center sued in slip n fall
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CENLA Focus
- 2013 Best of Cenla Reader’s Choice Awards May 6, 2013
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- 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 19, 2013
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)
- There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 21, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 19, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- It's Day 2 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic today is Vessel Safety Checks (VSC). 1.usa.gov/KRtBEN #lawx #txwx 5 hours ago
- Hey for you in Lake Charles, come out to the Prien Lake Mall and visit with us during the Hurricane expo. 1 day ago
- Cloudy skies to start out a Saturday... but temps will warm into the 80s on south winds... Enjoy great day to be outside. 1 day ago
- RT @stevecaparotta @NWSLMRFC @NWSLakeCharles Select rain totals from the 1953 event. Thanks for sharing! #LAwx http://t.co/5RmHF3G3uJ 1 day ago
- It has been 60 years since the record May 1953 Floods in SW and Cen. LA. For more info: 1.usa.gov/14dmAqs http://t.co/dzLTrp6NB1 1 day ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Lake Wind Advisory issued May 19 at 10:27AM CDT until May 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS May 19, 2013
  ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * EVENT...A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE TO THE EAST AND SURFACE LOW PRESSURE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PLAINS ALONG A DRY LINE WILL PRODUCE SOUTH WINDS OF 15 TO 20 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
- Flood Warning issued May 19 at 10:18AM CDT until further notice by NWS May 19, 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.
- Flood Warning issued May 19 at 9:58AM CDT until further notice by NWS May 19, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 19 at 9:58AM CDT until further notice by NWS May 19, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 19 at 9:53AM CDT until further notice by NWS May 19, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI... MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL... ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
AMBER Alert
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Polson,MT May 19, 2013
  Child recovered and suspect in custody.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs ,GA May 17, 2013
  Zebidiah Lockette was captured in West Memphis, Arkansas. The child is safe. Information from Georgia Bureau of Investigations, Agent CIndy Ledford. Amber Alert cancelled for Kentucky.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs,GA May 17, 2013
  Sorelle was located and Lockette is in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs,GA May 17, 2013
  Sorelle was located and Lockette is in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Pittsburgh,PA May 11, 2013
  victim found safe
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