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- NRA loses concealed carry appeal in 5th Circuit Court of Appeals | #Louisiana May 22, 2013
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided | Loyola Maroon May 22, 2013
- Duck boat tours in French Quarter face some opposition May 22, 2013
- Students Recount Experience During Oklahoma Tornado May 22, 2013
- Guilfoyle: Holder Justice Department Targeted FOX News Reporter’s Parent’s Home Phone May 22, 2013
- Newtown Bill Being Crafted in Secret May 22, 2013
- Anthony Weiner Launches Bid To Become NYC Mayor May 22, 2013
- Miami cannibal victim 'grateful' for help a year after attack May 22, 2013
- Facebook Use Falters Among Teens as Twitter Use Rises -- Pew May 22, 2013
- Baton Rouge, LA: Man Clings to Hood of Truck | Pleads with Woman to Call the Police May 20, 2013
- Gretna Man Says He Was Humiliated During Strip Search May 20, 2013
- AP CEO: Records Seizure ‘Unconstitutional’ May 20, 2013
- Op-Ed: Why Adam Kokesh’s arrest is a big deal | Has not been in contact with family or friends May 20, 2013
- Mother of Terrilyn Monette wants to expand search May 20, 2013
- Bob Schieffer: Spare Me the Talking Points May 19, 2013
- Serial killing suspect: Felix Vail collected on wife’s life insurance, didn’t pay for burial May 19, 2013
- Rand Paul claims revealing memo exists in IRS scandal May 19, 2013
- Boustany in the spotlight for high-profile IRS probe May 19, 2013
- Woman gunned down in front of Algiers church just before 30th birthday May 19, 2013
- Remembering Mickey May 19, 2013
#LouisianaWorld #BigLouisiana #Beet’sB.O.O.T.
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#LouisianaUniverse
- Chris Hadfield’s Post-landing interview with NASA May 22, 2013
- Watch The Birth of a Tornado May 22, 2013
- Honoring Sally Ride’s Legacy as Trailblazer, Role Model May 22, 2013
- Oklahoma tornado from space: Incredible NASA photos show terrifying scale of Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013
- Experimental flying car suffers setback as missionary-funded prototype crashes near B.C. school May 20, 2013
#LouisianaMultiverse
- Fox’s New Sleepy Hollow Fall Series – Trailer #1 May 22, 2013
- Lie Witness News – LA Mayoral Election May 22, 2013
- Kellie Pickler Wins ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Mirror Ball Trophy May 22, 2013
- Jim Harbaugh to drive pace car for Indianapolis 500 May 22, 2013
- Twitter in uproar as Gif creator says it's pronounced 'jif' May 22, 2013
#BigCrime #BigTragedy
- Florida man impersonates cop to enter strip club for free May 22, 2013
- [FULL] Shocking Moment Disney Cruise Line Dining Room Server ‘Molested Girl in Ship Elevator’ May 22, 2013
- FBI: Man possibly abused many children | David Allen Vickers May 22, 2013
- Mark Bridger to begin defence in April Jones murder trial May 22, 2013
- Canadian Nursing Home Abuse May 20, 2013
KALB Alexandria
- Flooding Leads to Road Closures May 22, 2013
  EVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Heavy rain has caused a road closure in Evangeline Parish.
- Road Closure in Belle Chasse May 22, 2013
  Belle Chasse, La. (KALB News Channel 5)- LA 23 (Belle Chasse Hwy) will be closed at the Oakville Flood gate Thursday, May 23rd begging at 8 p.m.
- End of the School Year for students at Martin Park Elementary May 22, 2013
  ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - It's been a challenging year for the students, faculty, and staff at Martin Park Elementary after their school burned in October 2012.
- Capitol holds Memorial Day celebration May 22, 2013
  BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5)- The state capitol will host a Memorial Day tribute to recognize fallen members of the armed forces.
- Okla. residents come home to pick up the pieces May 22, 2013
  By RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI and CHRISTOPHER SHERMANAssociated Press MOORE, Okla. (AP) - With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years. It
- Alexandria Native Avoids Moore Tornado May 22, 2013
  ALEXANDRIA,La. (KALB News Channel 5)--We spoke to a Bolton High School graduate who's now a student at University of Oklahoma. The house he's renting in Moore, Oklahoma -- as well as his possessions -- are gone. Lucky for him - he was here in Alexandria for his brother's high school graduation.
- Benefit Concert Features Taylor Mathews May 21, 2013
  ALEXANDRIA, LA (KALB News Channel 5) - A benefit concert for the "People to People" student ambassador program will feature Taylor Mathews with guest band Ben Danger.
- Alexander voted on Northern Approval Act May 22, 2013
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KALB News Channel 5) - On May 22nd, U.S. Rep Rodney Alexander voted on H.R. 3, The Northern Route Approval Act.
- St. Frances Cabrini held graduation May 22, 2013
  ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - On May 22nd St. Frances Cabrini School held a graduation for its kindergarten class.
- May Regents Recap May 22, 2013
  BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) Recap of Regent affairs after their meeting on May 22, 2013.
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The Town Talk Alexandria
- Lawmakers hope to block plan for abortion clinic in New Orleans May 22, 2013
  Lawmakers are looking for ways to block Planned Parenthood's construction of a facility in New Orleans that would provide abortions and health-care services for women.
- FBI identifies suspects in deadly Benghazi attack, but no arrests made May 22, 2013
  WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the deadly attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists, officials say. But there isn't enough proof to try them in a U.S. civilian court as the Obama administration pref […]
- With state facilities' future undecided, Pineville mayor hopes for development May 22, 2013
  Clarence Fields is hopeful the uncertainty over major state facilities based in Pineville is almost over.
- IRS official pleads Fifth in 'be on the lookout' investigation May 22, 2013
  WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service official responsible for tax exemptions refused to testify to a House oversight panel investigating the agency's treatment of conservative groups Wednesday.
- Safety experts say Oklahoma school was prepared for tornado May 22, 2013
  The teachers and students in Moore, Okla., were as prepared as anyone could have been to respond to the devastating tornado that struck Monday, several school safety experts say.
- Update 3 p.m.: Cleco outages down to 30 May 22, 2013
  Cleco Corp. reported more than 2,000 customers without power early Wednesday morning, but that had dropped to fewer than 30 by midafternoon.
- Christie backs Okla. aid, blunting talk of payback May 22, 2013
  BELMAR, N.J. - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, whose own state was beset first by a major storm last year and then by squabbling in Congress over disaster aid, said Wednesday that Oklahoma's tornado victims deserve "swift and immediate" help and that this is "not a time for political retribution."
- Pollock man dies in Tuesday night crash May 22, 2013
  A 76-year-old Pollock man died Tuesday night in a single-vehicle crash in Grant Parish, according to Louisiana State Police.
- Boy Scouts to vote Thursday on allowing gay members May 22, 2013
  GRAPEVINE, Texas - The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay boys in the scouting movement.
- House panel moves to curb military sexual assaults May 22, 2013
  WASHINGTON - Members of a House panel angry over sexual abuse problems in the military are set to vote on a bill that would strip commanding officers of their authority to unilaterally change or dismiss court-martial convictions - a change that lawmakers believe will lead to a cultural shift that encourages more victims to step forward.
Leesville Daily Leader
- Leesville water lines project set to begin in June May 17, 2013
  Leesville Mayor C. Robert Rose has announced the beginning phases of a $4.8 million project to repair water line leaks throughout the city is expected to begin in early June.
- Third Circuit Court of Appeals denies rehearing request May 17, 2013
  The State of Louisiana's Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Lake Charles denied a rehearing filed by the City of Leesville concerning former Chief of Police Bobby Hickman on May 15.
- Relay for Life Friday May 17 at Vernon Parish Fairgrounds May 15, 2013
  The American Cancer Society hosts the Relay for Life of Vernon Parish each year to raise awareness about cancer.This year's event will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at the Vernon Parish Fairgrounds.Teams will set up camp sites until midnight, each with the goal of keeping a person on the track at all times.Relay for Life brings together people from […]
- City recognizes James Turner May 15, 2013
  Mayor Robert Rose presented James Turner with an award for his service to the Leesville community at the City Council meeting May 13. Turner is a retired landscape architect, artist, illustrator, author, and teacher. Turner has worked on many local projects including the Polk Theatre, neckdown project, and Main Street. He is a great supporter of local arts, […]
- Brister is employee of month at Leesville City Hall May 15, 2013
  Gary Brister, of the City of Leesville Public Works Department, was named employee of the month at the Leesville City Council meeting on May 13. The announcement was made by Courtney Christian, City Administrator. Brister, a mechanic, was described as a jack of all trades, and always willing to help out.
Daily World Opelousas
- New SLEIDD director starts job May 22, 2013
  The new director of the St. Landry Economic Industrial Development District started his job Monday with no business cards, no computer and no telephone.
- John Maginnis: La. community college bill shaking the foundations of higher education May 22, 2013
  In the past five hard years of higher education's declining state support, rising tuition, defecting faculty and deteriorating facilities, college leaders have stuck together and let the Board of Regents coordinate their requests for funding from the Legi
- Local man touts hopeful nonprofit at meeting May 22, 2013
  Homegrown nonprofit leader Loren Carriere, though painting a discouraging picture of his hometown, told the Rotary Club of Opelousas there was hope Tuesday.
- Other Views: North La. medical school faces funding problem May 22, 2013
  In an almost annual sacrificial act, Louisiana has allowed its health care and higher education to suffer the most savage blows of the budget-cutting ax. This time, the governor and lawmakers may have gone too far, and when it comes to preserving the viability of the state's lone medical school in North Louisiana, inaction is no longer an option.
- SEC crown at stake May 22, 2013
  With the kind of season the LSU baseball team has already had, it is difficult not to think about that five-letter word in Nebraska.
KTBS Shreveport
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KTAL Shreveport
- Caddo Parish family loses home in fire May 23, 2013
  Fire torches the home of a Caddo Parish family for the second time.
- Community comes together to help family clean up after storms May 23, 2013
  People in Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas are picking up after Tuesday's severe weather.
- Fatal accident has part of West 70th street closed May 23, 2013
  A fatal accident has part of West 70th Street closed near Klug Pines Road.
- State LEAP scores released May 22, 2013
  The 2013 LEAP scores are in and Bossier Parish students in grades 3-8 scored a 76, two points over last year's scores and seven points above this year's state average of 69, coming in at No. 13 in the state.
- Walter Roberts sentenced to ten years behind bars May 22, 2013
  New developments in the sentencing of a former youth baseball coach.
KSLA Shreveport
- Caddo deputies return from assisting local law enforcement in OK May 23, 2013
  Two Caddo Parish deputies have just returned from Moore, OK, where they were helping local law enforcement in the days following the EF5 tornado that brought so much destruction on Monday. Sergeant John
- W. 70th St. open to traffic after fatal crash May 23, 2013
  All four lanes in both directions on W. 70th Street have reopened following a two-car crash that killed one driver in West Shreveport on Wednesday evening.
- Arrest made in shootout near West Shreveport May 23, 2013
  An arrest has been made in connection with a shootout Wednesday involving two cars with children inside.
- CPSO: Man arrested after stealing money during courthouse security check May 23, 2013
  Those who have been to the Caddo Parish courthouse are familiar with the screening system to enter the building. Empty the pockets and walk through the scanner that alerts authorities to illegal contraband.
- Ark-La-Tex storm shelter sales surge after recent tornados May 23, 2013
  The demand is high for storm shelters in the Ark-La-Tex after the deadly tornado outbreaks over the past few weeks.
Houma Today
- Allegedly unjustifiable shooting near home leads to murder charge May 23, 2013
  After smoking cocaine, a man shot someone with a rifle near his house that he admits posed no threat to him, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office said.
- 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.
- 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.
- Local school test results remain high May 23, 2013
  Lafourche Parish increased its percentage of public school students performing at grade level and Terrebonne Parish held steady in standardized test scores this spring.
- Help heads to Oklahoma from the Bayou May 23, 2013
  Lockport dentist Bobbie Morris watched in horror as scenes from a tornado ravaging Oklahoma streamed through her television Monday night.
KNOE Monroe
- Car into apartment building in Monroe May 23, 2013
  MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe Police are investigating a car crash into an apartment building Wednesday night.
- Locals helping Oklahoma victims May 23, 2013
  MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Many in the ArkLaMiss are opening up their wallets for monetary donations or personal products to tornado ravaged Oklahoma.
- Pastor sentenced to 2 years for online soliciting May 22, 2013
  MARSHALL, Texas (AP) - An East Texas pastor has been sentenced to two years in prison for an online chat from church with an alleged 14-year-old girl who turned out to be a Louisiana trooper.
- Shoppers find lifesaving bargains at Pecanland mall May 22, 2013
  MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - As part of National Emergency Medical Services week American Medical Response offered free CPR classes to teach the new method of CPR.
- CenturyLink shareholders meeting and debate May 22, 2013
  MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – More than 500 CenturyLink shareholders came to Monroe Wednesday to discuss the company's future.
KATC Lafayette
- PASA & AcA merging May 22, 2013
  In about six weeks, the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana will merge with the Acadiana Center for the Arts. PASA will still bring top-notch shows to the Heymann Performing Arts Center. PASA employees will now be housed at the AcA.The merger, according to AcA Executive Director Gerd Wuestemann, will "create better programming, to better serve the comm […]
- Attempt to Stop AGL Fails May 22, 2013
  Senate Bill(SB) trying to stop AGL Resources from expanding its salt mine in Lake Peigneur, was defeated in the state senate yesterday. The bill was voted down by a vote of 19-to-17. The company is requesting a permit, which would allow them to use up to 5-million gallons of water, everyday, from the Chicot Aquifer. Senator Fred Mills sponsored the legislati […]
- Lieutenant Ricky Rees Laid to Rest May 22, 2013
  Lafayette Police Lieutenant Ricky Rees was laid to rest today.He died Saturday after a motorcycle crash in Iberville Parish. He was a 23 year veteran of the Lafayette Police Department and leaves behind two teenage children.Hundreds turned out to pay their final respects. Holding American flags, students lined up outside of Teurlings Catholic High honoring L […]
- 2013 Paramedic Of The Year May 22, 2013
  They save lives and rescue countless people but each year there's only one honoree: The Paramedic of the Year. It's Acadian Ambulance's highest honor.Out of 1700 applicants, Paul O'Bannon is the 2013 winner.As usual, a high-profile speaker took center stage at the annual luncheon. This year, former vice-president Dick Cheney paid tribute […]
- Le Festival des Menteurs, Vanteurs et Conteurs at NuNu's May 22, 2013
  May 23 - 2pm - 5pm Cajun and Creole speakers are invited to share their story (en francais) in Arnaudville. Le Festival des Menteurs, Vanteurs et Conteurs is happening at NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in conjunction with the Cajun French Studies program at LSU. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged.May 23 - 7:30pmScene Ouverte - Open mic […]
The Advertiser Lafayette
- Local relief workers, linemen head to Oklahoma to pitch in May 22, 2013
  Usually it's Acadiana that receives help from neighboring states following a natural disaster.
- Poll finds most Louisianians back Medicaid expansion May 22, 2013
  Despite resistance from Gov. Bobby Jindal and other Southern governors to expanding Medicaid, most Louisiana residents support the idea, according to a poll released Tuesday.
- Red light amnesty set through June 30 May 22, 2013
  Motorists who have been sitting on their red-light-camera tickets have until June 30 to pay the original fines and have the past-due fees forgiven.
- Senate panel kills proposed school funding formula May 22, 2013
  The Senate Education Committee's unanimous rejection Tuesday of a proposed public school spending plan pleased school officials and parents who testified that it was flawed.
- School board considers cuts to personnel May 22, 2013
  The Lafayette Parish School System could displace up to 10 assistant principals as district officials seek to reduce financial shortfalls.
KLFY Lafayette
- St. Landry gratuitous school bus driver salaries May 23, 2013
  Some bus drivers in St. Landry Parish who have been working for 25 years raking in nearly $20,000 more than a teacher in the parish holding a PH.D who has been working for 25 years.
- Severe storm rips through Morgan City May 23, 2013
  Severe storms ripped through several parishes Wednesday afternoon. St. Mary Parish saw some of the worst they had to offer.
- Online account privacy bill dies in committee May 22, 2013
  A proposal to ban employers and schools from demanding access to personal online accounts has been scrapped.
- 'Pay-It-Forward' program rewards 5 Lafayette students May 22, 2013
  Five Acadiana teenager received the gift of a college education, all thanks to the 'Pay-It-Forward' scholarship program.
- GM recalling Cadillac SUVs to tighten wheels May 22, 2013
  General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off.
Ruston Daily Leader
- Responsible Dumping: Household hazards collected, disposed May 22, 2013
  T. Scott Boatright Leader photo by T. SCOTT BOATRIGHT- Hamp Miller, left, hands off some old batteries to David Hunter during Saturday’s Lincoln Parish Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day. Some potential dangers were removed from Lincoln Parish on Saturday as the ninth annual Lincoln Parish Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day was held at th […]
- Seat belt campaign ongoing May 22, 2013
  Leader News Service The Lincoln Parish Safe Communities Program has announced that it has received funding from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC). Safe Communities Coordinator Jenny Crume will use these funds to support the Click It or Ticket Campaign. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office is preparing to participate in the Louisiana’s annual Clic […]
- LPSB OKs appeal May 22, 2013
  DHS students to move to RHS, graduation rates released Elizabeth DeGrie Photo by ELIZABETH DEGRIE- ADA Andy Shealy (standing) discussed the LSERS appeal with board members before their vote. The Lincoln Parish School Board will join with other school systems across the state to appeal the decision of the 19th Judicial District Court in a case concerning the […]
- Man arrested for copper theft May 22, 2013
  Elizabeth DeGrie A man is in jail after investigations linked him to stolen copper from an outside air conditioning unit on Mondy Road. According to the arrest affidavit, a deputy with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office was patrolling after 10 p.m. Tuesday night when he saw a suspicious vehicle parked on the 700 block of Mondy Road. The vehicle was called i […]
- Raising Cane’s helping in tornado relief effort May 22, 2013
  Leader News Service BATON ROUGE — Thousands of people across North Texas and Oklahoma are in desperate need of food, water, shelter and other basic necessities after their communities were devastated by deadly tornadoes over the past several days. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, which has several restaurants and hundreds of crew members in the affected areas […]
The News Star Monroe
- 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
- Bronson inks free-agent deal with Chiefs May 22, 2013
  After a frustrating season that was followed by an agonizing wait, Malcolm Bronson’s football career is finally moving forward. One of the most decorated defensive backs in McNeese State history, Bronson officially started his professional career on Wednesday by signing a free-agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. A three-time all-Southland Conference […]
- Judge denies motion to reduce bond for former priest May 22, 2013
  Although 14th Judicial District Court Judge David Ritchie on Wednesday denied a motion to reduce former priest Mark Broussard’s bond, the amount was reduced when Ritchie reset bond amounts to reflect the number of charges. Broussard’s total bond is now $1.5 million, down from $3.42 million. Broussard, accused of molesting boys between 1986 and 1991 while a p […]
- Calcasieu school officials plan to eliminate 158 teacher positions to alleviate deficit May 22, 2013
  Officials with the Calcasieu Parish school system have a plan to eliminate 158 teacher positions to alleviate the $13 million deficit for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Karl Bruchhaus, chief financial officer, will make the staff’s recommendations at the budget committee meeting at 4:45 p.m. today at 3310 Broad St. The staff is recommending nearly $10 million in […]
- Lerner says she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress May 22, 2013
  WASHINGTON (AP) — At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents targeted conservative groups swore Wednesday she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. Then she refused to answer lawmakers' further questions, citing her Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate herself. In one of the most el […]
- Committee approves measure to move inpatient beds from Moss Regional to Memorial May 22, 2013
  BATON ROUGE — A Senate committee on Wednesday approved a measure allowing for the move of 10 inpatient beds at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. The Senate Health and Welfare committee unanimously approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 98 by Sen. Ronnie Johns, R-Sulphur. It heads to the full Senate for consideration. Johns said le […]
The Advocate Baton Rouge
- 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...
- Ascension deputies searching for missing St. Amant man May 22, 2013
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:24River Parishes bureauJamesST. AMANT — Ascension Parish sheriff’s deputies are looking for a St. Amant man after a pickup he was driving was found abandoned in a ditch in eastern Mississippi, the Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday. Kevin Ray James, 52, 13541 Diversion Canal R...
- Southern University police investigate rape claim May 22, 2013
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:24by Jim Mustian Advocate staff writerSouthern University police are investigating a claim that several men raped a student in a campus dormitory last month, a case authorities say has been complicated by a lack of evidence. The 19-year-old woman had been drinking alcohol and smoking ma...
WBRZ Baton Rouge
- Republicans question reason behind financial records request May 22, 2013
  BATON ROUGE - Questions surround the state Capitol after the Legislative Auditor told the Republican Party of Louisiana to hand over financial documents."State law says they are suppose to submit it," Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera said. Recently, a legislator brought the law to his attention.State statute 18-447 requires political parties to fi […]
- 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
- Maurepas residents calling on Corps to solve debris dilemma May 23, 2013
  Homeowners in Maurepas want the U.S. Corps of Engineers to find a solution to a big flooding problem in southern Livingston Parish. They peppered Parish President Layton Ricks with questions at a meeting Wednesday night.
- I-team: Deadly Draw; investigation into shooting of unarmed teen May 23, 2013
  The 9News I-team has spent the past several months combing through never before seen and some recently released interrogation tapes and depositions. They're all in a case involving a Tangipahoa Sheriff's deputy with a deadly shooting of an unarmed teenager.
- Authorities searching for missing man May 23, 2013
  Authorities need help finding a missing St. Amant man.
- Man arrested for killing, leaving dog in field May 23, 2013
  Investigators say a man kicked his dog to death, then bound it in electrical tape and left it in a field.
- Code enforcement looking into drainage dispute in Pride May 22, 2013
  A little rain has turned into a huge problem for one Baton Rouge woman
NOLA Headlines
- Louisiana Senate panel approves bill to raise LSU student fees May 23, 2013
  Louisiana State University students would see their fees increase between $48 and $2,500 under a bill approved by the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. The bill passed without opposition and now heads to the Senate floor for final consideration. House...
- Baseball notebook: LSU gets big lifts from Glenn and Katz's continuing performance at 2B May 23, 2013
  Mason Katz's defense has been a pleasant surprise.
- Los Angeles Dodgers drill the Milwaukee Brewers, plus more NL scores May 23, 2013
  Dodgers manager Don Mattingly criticized his team and benched All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier, then watched Los Angeles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 on Wednesday.
- The 19 Benefit, Saints and Sinners, NOWFE and more Thursday in New Orleans May 23, 2013
  The 19 Benefit at Tipitina's raises funds for the victims of the Mother's Day second line shooting.
- LEAP score results show improvements in most local parishes: Chart May 23, 2013
  2012 - 2013 comparison of percent of students at basic or above
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- TRAFFIC:All lanes are open on I-10 West at mile marker 219 on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge. 8 hours ago
- TRAFFIC:The left lane is blocked on I-10 West at mile marker 219 on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge due to a disabled vehicle. 8 hours ago
- TRAFFIC:Disabled vehicle I-10 westbound near the I-310 off 2 side 8 hours ago
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WWL New Orleans
- Frank Davis in the fight of his life May 23, 2013
  For nearly three decades, you invited Frank Davis and his wife Mary Clare into your home. Every Tuesday morning, they stood in the WWL studio kitchen whipping up great food in a way that made us all feel like we were part of his family.
- Senate approves revamped equal pay for women bill May 23, 2013
  A week after rejecting a bill that would have prohibited employers from paying unequal wages for the same job based on gender, the Louisiana Senate reworked the proposal Wednesday to apply only to state employees.
- Blood drive, special Mass held For second-line shooting victims May 23, 2013
  On Wednesday night friends and strangers rallied in support of the victims of the Mother's Day second-line shooting.
- Local chefs gear up to warm hearts, bellies in tornado-ravaged Oklahoma May 23, 2013
  Nothing warms hearts- and bellies- like Louisiana cooking.That's why three New Orleans chefs are gearing up to help Oklahoma tornado victims the best way they know how.
- State auditor to look at New Orleans crime stats May 23, 2013
  New Orleans has been called the murder capital of the country with a murder rate more than 10 times the national average.
WDSU New Orleans
- 3 toddlers recover after shooting May 23, 2013
  It's been one month since a shooting in Jefferson Parish left five people hurt, including three toddlers.
- Man charged in fatal Cut Off shooting May 23, 2013
  Deputies arrested a man in connection with a shooting in Cut Off that left another man dead.
- I-Team: Rep. Jeff Arnold doesn’t recuse himself in O.P. Juvenile Judge debate May 23, 2013
  There are concerns over how a state lawmaker handled a high-profile piece of legislation involving a relative.
- Blood donated in support of second line shooting victims May 23, 2013
  More than 100 people rolled up their sleeves Wednesday for a blood drive held in support of the victims of the Mother's Day Second Line shooting.
- Police investigate Algiers armed robbery May 22, 2013
  Police are investigating an armed robbery in Algiers.
WVUE New Orleans
- Girl forced to wear thrift store clothes as punishment for being a bully May 22, 2013
  A Utah woman forced her fiancé's 10-year-old daughter to wear an unflattering wardrobe to school after a teacher said the girl was bullying another classmate over the way she dresses.
- Mexican National arrested for killing 20-month-old baby May 22, 2013
  Lafourche investigators say the suspect, in the country illegally, has been charged with second degree murder of his girlfriend's baby.
- New Orleans' Tropical Isle wins trademark infringement lawsuit May 22, 2013
  The owners of Bourbon Street's Tropical Isle have won a trademark infringement lawsuit worth $4 million.
- Bob's Battle: Breck finds out the effect of his cancer treatments May 21, 2013
  All the weeks of Bob Breck's radiation therapy have come down to one moment. Blood test results reveal whether the treatments worked.
- Mystery in the Marsh: Where are the bugs? May 22, 2013
  Three years after the Gulf oil disaster, areas of the South Louisiana marsh fall silent. Researchers expected the wildlife population to be impacted by oil in the first year and then bounce back. In some areas, that has yet to happen.
WGSO
- Jim Spiro May 22 May 22, 2013
- The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson May 22 May 22, 2013
- Scott Alexander May 22 May 22, 2013
- Inside New Orleans May 22 May 22, 2013
- Ringside Politics May 22 May 22, 2013
The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
  By: The Maroon...
- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Company awarded Grand Isle Library construction contract sued by subcontractor for alleged non-payment May 22, 2013
  breach-of-contractGRETNA – A St. Charles Parish subcontractor is suing a contractor for alleged non-payment on a Jefferson Parish construction project. TMB Services LLC filed suit against CATCO General Contractors LLC, The Hanover Insurance Company and the Jefferson Parish Council in … Read More »
- Subcontractor on St. Barnard Hospital project sued for allegedly not paying delay penalty May 22, 2013
  Ashley B. RobinsonGRETNA – A contractor who won a construction bid from a local hospital service district is being suing a subcontractor for delaying the project by more than six months and not paying associated penalties as stipulated by contract. Citadel Builders … Read More »
- J.C. Penney sued by shopper who tripped over mannequin base May 22, 2013
  Rachel M. AbadieGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a national retailer for injuries she claims to have received in a fall at one of its local stores. Doris W. Lala filed suit against J.C. Penney Corporation Inc. in the 24th … Read More »
- Fifth Circuit says plaintiffs’ claims barred in suit linking Katrina to global warming May 22, 2013
  gavelNEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has issued its final ruling in a global warming suit that for nine years has sought to connect Hurricane Katrina to global warming. Writing on behalf of a … Read More »
- Hyatt Regency Hotel sued after woman falls on escalator May 22, 2013
  AbramsonNEW ORLEANS – A Walnut, Calif. woman is suing a international hotel chain claiming she and her husband were not offered help with their bags, which contributed to her falling on an escalator. Nancy Huang, and husband William, filed a … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- Medicaid expansion, Obamacare rejection bills fail in Louisiana House May 22, 2013
- Senate passes 3 gun bills; one is headed to Jindal's desk May 22, 2013
- Public school aid plan fails May 22, 2013
- Social media driving bill clears final legislative hurdle May 22, 2013
- Legislature holds onto tuition control May 22, 2013
Cenla News
- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
- COUNCIL SEAT CAN BE BOUGHT December 5, 2012
- OVER 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS...SO FAR October 30, 2012
- Council At Large Race $$$$$ update October 24, 2012
- Money Pours Into Rubin Campaign October 7, 2012
CenLamar
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
- Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
- Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
- An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
- Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
Louisiana Voice
- 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)
- More sordid details emerging in apparent fraudulent Course Choice registrations in three northwest Louisiana parishes
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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 24, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 23, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- RT @stevecaparotta: Overturned RV in Morgan City from Police Chief Travis Crouch. #LAwx http://t.co/Qw0mU9gvMw 10 hours ago
- 1133am Flood advisory for St Martin Parish. 1-3 Inches of rain has fallen and with more possible. #lawx http://t.co/ww0cXFpBIY 13 hours ago
- In light of today's weather we are postponing today's NOAA Weather Radio Routine Weekly Test. #NWR #lawx #txwx 14 hours ago
- 816am Nasty storm off the coast of the LA/TX border. Special Marine Warning in effect for possible strong winds. http://t.co/fJqXEIurT2 17 hours ago
- It's Day 5 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Hypothermia. 1.usa.gov/KNXVxk #lawx #txwx 17 hours ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Flood Warning issued May 22 at 9:33PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 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 22 at 9:33PM CDT until May 25 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS May 23, 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 22 at 9:33PM CDT until May 27 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS May 23, 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 22 at 8:49PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 22 at 8:49PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
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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