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Momentum builds for push to complete I-49 Lafayette to New Orleans
MORGAN CITY -- Supporters of completing Interstate 49 from Lafayette to New Orleans are working to pull together a nonprofit coalition with a full-time executive director to help move the project f...
Dec 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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Man gets mandatory life on cocaine charge
ABBEVILLE – A three-time loser has been sentenced to life in prison for selling cocaine. Assistant District Attorney F. Stanton Hardee, III prosecuted Tyrone Mitchell, 41, of Abbeville as a third t...
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Sister charged in stabbing death of Baker man
BAKER – A 22-year-old man died Christmas morning from injuries he sustained after his younger sister stabbed him, an East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said. According to Tomeka Lathers...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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