Tour The Myrtles Plantation: Reporter Captures Possible Ghost On Camera

Posted on December 14, 2012 | Comments Off

It’s been making headlines online across the globe. A news reporter’s encounter with a possible ghost while filming at the haunted plantation just two hours from New Orleans. Here is Vanessa Bolano.

Built in 1796 on what is believed to be an ancient Indian burial ground The Myrtles plantation offers something different in these parts of St. Francisville.

Tour guide Robert Steinback says, “You can't help but fall in love with this property.

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WWL New Orleans
- Woman gunned down in front of Algiers church just before 30th birthday May 19, 2013
  Outside a small church in Algiers, a cross marks the spot where Kendrell "Cat" Glover was gunned down Friday night.
- Millions of taxpayer dollars spent to move homes that are now decaying May 18, 2013
  Dozens of homes sit vacant and decaying in some of the city's poorest neighborhoods. And what's worse, the city spent millions of dollars moving them there.
- Mother of missing teacher: 'Please help me find my baby' May 18, 2013
  Nearly 11 weeks since Terrilynn Monette went missing, her family is back in New Orleans. They're pleading with the public to help with the search.
- Blood drive, benefit concert planned for second-line shooting victims May 18, 2013
  Residents helped police nab the suspects in Sunday's second-line shooting. Now the community is rallying to help the victims of that tragic event.
- Brothers shot at second line from both sides of street, says evidence May 18, 2013
  Shawn Scott told reporters he and his brother Akein had nothing to do with the shooting at the annual Mother's Day second line parade in New Orleans.
WDSU New Orleans
- Players hopeful luck strikes twice at West Metairie store May 19, 2013
  Lines at local convenient stores and gas stations were long Saturday, filled with Powerball hopefuls looking to strike it rich with the possibility of winning a $600 million jackpot.
- Woman survives I-59 car crash May 19, 2013
  Looking at the shell of a vehicle as it sat tangled and twisted on Interstate 59, one might wonder how anyone could have survived a crash like that.
- Citizens worry over new FEMA Flood Maps May 18, 2013
  There is growing homeowner outrage over new FEMA flood maps and changes to the national flood insurance program.
- 'Concerned Citizens’ rally to recall Coroner Dr. Peter Galvan May 18, 2013
  In St. Tammany Parish, the clock is ticking in the effort to recall embattled parish coroner Dr. Peter Galvan.
- Slideshow: Top 12 American Boomtowns May 18, 2013
  Take a look at this list of the top 12 fastest growing cities in America, according to Bloomberg Rankings.
WVUE New Orleans
- 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.
- 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.
- Waterfalls within driving distance of New Orleans May 18, 2013
  Clark Creek features dozens of waterfalls, nestled in the very southwestern corner of Mississippi
- 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."
- Woman killed in Algiers shooting Friday night May 18, 2013
  The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Horace Street that killed a woman Friday night.
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
- All Access May 17 May 17, 2013
The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
  By: The Maroon...
- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Academy Sports sues employer of man who ran into power pole and knocked out power to store May 17, 2013
  James M. GarnerGRETNA – A national sporting goods retailer is suing a delivery company after one of its vehicles was driven into a power pole serving the store, which resulted in a seven hour power outage and lost revenue. Academy Ltd. filed … Read More »
- Alma Plantation accused of causing woman’s mesothelioma through second hand exposure May 17, 2013
  NEW ORLEANS – A Greenville, Miss. woman is suing several companies alleging each contributed to her asbestos exposure and subsequent contraction of mesothelioma. Elizabeth Gailyne Sutherland filed a lawsuit against Alma Plantation LLC, Anco Insulation Inc., Arrowood Indemnity Company, Eagle … Read More »
- Pontchartrain Center sued by woman who claims disability after fall in puddle of water May 17, 2013
  Conrad S. Williams IIIGRETNA – A Terrebonne Parish woman is suing a local convention center and its operators after she fell in a puddle of water at a trade show. Elizabeth S. Blanchard filed suit against Sysco Corporation, Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., Ponthchartrain … Read More »
- Car wash sued by man who drove into uncovered drain hole May 17, 2013
  Marcia Suzanne Montero GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish man is suing a Jefferson Parish car wash after he drove into an open drainage hole, which resulted in damage to his vehicle and injuries to him and his daughter. Charlie Taylor, … Read More »
- Harahan couple fights Chase Home Finance claiming improper foreclosure May 17, 2013
  23GRETNA – A Harahan couple is suing an international lender for allegedly improperly foreclosing on their home. Jay Jesse and Phyllis Karmazin filed suit against Chase Home Finance LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on March. 18. The Karmazins … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- Louisiana Legislature 2013: Full bill breakdown May 18, 2013
- Concerns raised about La. budget proposal May 18, 2013
- Boustany in the spotlight for high-profile IRS probe May 18, 2013
- House committee to grill ousted IRS chief Friday May 17, 2013
- House budget compromise meets Senate questions: Do revenue numbers add up? May 17, 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
we saw that…
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- **FLASH** hummingbirds return to rapides parish la 2013
- rapides regional medical center sued for snake infestation
- lt gov jay dardenne issues press release to tout management of department of culture recreation and tourism during budget crisis
- alexandria la.'s haynes best western inn & suites & convention center sued in slip n fall
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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 18, 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 20, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 18, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- Hey for you in Lake Charles, come out to the Prien Lake Mall and visit with us during the Hurricane expo. 12 hours ago
- Cloudy skies to start out a Saturday... but temps will warm into the 80s on south winds... Enjoy great day to be outside. 13 hours 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
- Storms near Centerville Texas continue to fall apart..storms are moving southeast. Tyler county may get a few sprinkles.. 1 day ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Flood Warning issued May 18 at 8:38PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 19, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 18 at 8:38PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 19, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 18 at 8:30PM 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
- Flood Warning issued May 18 at 8:30PM 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
- Flood Warning issued May 18 at 8:30PM CDT until May 22 at 10:00AM CDT 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: 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
- CANCELED Missing Endangered Person: Everett,WA May 10, 2013
  child has been located by Marysville Police
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