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Alleged thief knocks Walmart employee to ground, seriously injuring her, and flees
ABBEVILLE – An elderly woman checking customers’ baskets as they leave Walmart was seriously injured when knocked down by an alleged teen thief. The woman, name not released, was allegedly knocked...
Dec 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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Stacie LaBelle, Morgan City animal warden, holds a chihuahua rescued on the La. 182 bridge Thursday morning.
Motorists block bridge to avoid struggling Chihuahua
MORGAN CITY — During any morning, especially when the weather is bad, it’s easy to be annoyed and in a rush. Motorists crossing the La. 182 bridge into Berwick around 8 a.m. took a few extra momen...
Dec 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 40 40 recommendations | email to a friend
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A Hug From Heaven can make a difference
By Shaun Hearen LSN KAPLAN — A hug can be a powerful thing in a time of need. A Hug From Heaven, well, that can make all the difference in the world. Julie Romero, whose company, Hugs From Heaven...
Dec 20, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
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The day the music stops -- Floyd's Record Shop closing
By Steve Hallam LSN VILLE PLATTE – Floyd Soileau has been talking to a lot of people lately who reminisce about the early days and years at Floyd’s Record Shop. Some talk about buying records fro...
Dec 20, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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Car sideswipes cane trailer, lands in ditch, driver killed
ERATH – A driver was killed when his car crossed the center line and hit an oncoming truck hauling harvested sugar cane. State Police said the accident happened about noon Sunday on LA 339. Jamie P...
Dec 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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Teen killed when his truck leaves road, hits pole
FORDOCHE -- A teenager was killed when his pickup left the road and struck a utility poll. He was wearing a seatbelt. State Police said Hunter Kirkland, 18, of Morganza left LA 77 south of LA 81 in...
Dec 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Second GSU student dies from crash injuries
GRAMBLING – A second student has died from injuries in an I-20 accident just hours before fall graduation ceremonies at Grambling State University. Andrew Perkins, 25, of Shreveport died Sunday mor...
Dec 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Unbelted passenger dies wihen car hits trees
JENA – A passenger was killed when the car he was in left the road near here and crashed into some trees. State Police said Kourtney Wilson, 26, of Jena lost control of her Altima just before dayl...
Dec 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 33 33 recommendations | email to a friend
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Seven charged with Avoca Island deer hunting violations
AVOCA ISLAND – Seven men, including a teenager, who allegedly couldn’t live within the rules were charged with illegal deer hunting in this St. Mary Parish area on Dec. 8. Agents cited the followin...
Dec 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ronnie Trahan with picture of his first responders
He's seen The Light, wants to see it again
ABBEVILLE – Ronnie Trahan has literally seen the light. And it’s Good News. He says he knows heaven is real, because he’s been there, after his heart stopped beating in October. “I talked to my doc...
Dec 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 26 26 recommendations | email to a friend
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9 caged dogs perish in house fire
BOSSIER CITY – Nine dogs died in an early morning house fire Friday but the people living there got out uninjured. A resident was awakened by the smell of smoke about 5 a.m. and woke up the other o...
Dec 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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'Pay us pay day' furniture store closing
ALEXANDRIA – Carroll Furniture, a business institution here since 1940, is closing. One of the owners, Frank Brame, said the decision was a matter of business concerns and just timing. The store, n...
Dec 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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