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St. Landry board fills to administrative posts, hears black employment complaint
The St. Landry Parish School Board appointed two black administrators at its September meeting on Thursday, then heard a complaint about shortcomings in its hiring of black faculty and staff member...
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Breaux
Breaux promoted; named Troop I commander
Lafayette - Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson on Wednesday promoted Becket Breaux to the rank of Captain. Effective immediately Captain Breaux will serve as the commande...
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'Liz' Fontenot
Two indicted in crash that killed two women, three children
BATON ROUGE – The man and woman involved in an I-10 crash that killed five people, including a former Eunice woman and her three children, were indicted Wednesday. David Leger, 29, was indicted on ...
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Cody Marshall
Teen driver, his sister killed in Vernon accident
LEESVILLE – Services are pending for a teenager and his sister killed when he turned in front on an 18-wheeler on La. 28 at La. 121 east of here. Cody J. Marshal, 17, and Jaden Marshall, 9, were ki...
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Connecting the dots makes a 13 on this prized, 41-inch red fish
ABBEVILLE – Christian Hebert of Abbeville has caught plenty of red fish over his young life, but he has never caught one like the one he did recently. After a 10 minute fight, Christian hauled in a...
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Alvin Poullard
Unsportsmanlike conduct: Cops throw flag on man allegedly attempting to hide stash under child's football helmet
A Eunice man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly attempting to conceal marijuana beneath a juvenile’s football helmet. Eunice Police Chief Ronald Dies stated that narcotics detectives assisted w...
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Mike's been practicing, but it's up to him if he makes LSU's games
BATON ROUGE – Mike VI, LSU’s live tiger mascot, is an important part of the LSU community and its athletic traditions. Fans love to see Mike VI on the field as part of LSU’s pre-game festivities. H...
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Charles J. Fontenot
Homeowner, son wrest gun from alleged thief, hold him 'till cops arrive
A Eunice man was arrested for the second time in 10 days after police allege he attempted to steal items from a Viola Street property and drew a gun when confronted by the homeowner. At 8:30 p.m. S...
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LSU museum seeking military memorabilia, artifacts
BATON ROUGE – The planned LSU Military Museum is seeking memorabilia and artifacts from LSU alumni, or family members of deceased alumni, who served in the United States armed forces. The universit...
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Two drivers, not belted, died in one-vehicle accidents
RUSTON – Two unrestrained women drivers were killed in separate Labor Day weekend accidents in north-central Louisiana. State Police said Lori James, 37, of West Monroe died Friday evening when her...
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First responder killed when truck leaves road
JONESBORO – A volunteer firefighter was killed in an accident while answering a first responder call Saturday. State Police said Christopher Peterson, 22, of Jonesboro was driving a Ward Four Fire ...
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Teen electrocuted shortly after ignoring advice to stop flying kite
MANY – A teenager who ignored advice to stop flying a kite during a thunderstorm was electrocuted a few minutes later. Authorities said Tyler Burkett, 17, of Many died at Sabine Medical Center. He ...
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