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THNOC’s latest exhibition looks at early Louisiana colonial commerce
Items on display illustrate regional Indian cultures, tobacco economy under the Company of the Indies NEW ORLEANS — Long before New Orleans became the Queen of the South and Louisiana made a name f...
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McNeese State University Leisure Learning Program
The McNeese State University Leisure Learning Program will offer several non-credit courses in June, which are designed for self-improvement and enjoyment. The following courses will be offered: M...
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Commissioner Foster Campbell Plans Public Utility Meetings
Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell will hold public meetings in Caddo and Bossier parishes June 19 to answer questions from local residents about their utilities. “I invite cit...
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La. Dept. of Education
Report highlights year of progress for students, educator
2013-2014 will see continued focus on raising the bar BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Education today released the Louisiana Believes Annual Report, a summary of the significant achievem...
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83-Year-Old Volunteer Honored as Louisiana’s Salute to Senior Service Winner
An 83-year-old Baton Rouge man has been honored as the Louisiana winner of the Home Instead Senior Care® network’s Salute to Senior Service® award. Charles Bennett is being recognized for his ded...
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DOTD studying La. 70 detour route near Assumption Parish Sinkhole
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that a feasibility study has been initiated to identify a possible detour route for La. 70 in Assumption Pa...
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Fort Polk man pleads guilty to second degree murder, attempted murder
LAKE CHARLES – United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that Marcus Patterson Carey, 28, of Fort Polk, La., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Patricia Minaldi to second de...
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Miss Louisiana 2012 – Lauren Vizza
The Miss Louisiana Pageant Celebrates 50 Years in Monroe
Monroe – The Miss Louisiana Pageant will celebrate its’ 50th year in Monroe June 26 – 29 at the Monroe Civic Center’s W.L. “Jack” Howard Theater. The pageant and will feature 36 contestants from al...
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DOTD District Update
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2), held the 2013 In...
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Shreveport Doctor sentenced for health care fraud
Ordered to pay $679,836 restitution to Medicare SHREVEPORT – United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that Edozie Chukwudinma Okereke, 57, of Shreveport, was sentenced Monday by U.S. D...
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La. Dept. of Education
2,000 Louisiana Teacher Leaders gather to plan for 2013-14
State releases additional Classroom Support Toolbox tools for teachers, including video library BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Teacher Leaders, a group of nearly 2,000 educators from every schoo...
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Car dealership office manager sentenced for bank fraud
ALEXANDRIA, – United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that Dianne Handy, 43, of Alexandria, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Dee D. Drell, to four months in prison with fiv...
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