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Police say Eunice man attempted to hire hit man to kill two "snitches"
A Eunice man was arrested Saturday after allegedly attempting to hire a hit man to kill two other Eunice men. According to Chief Ronald Dies, Eunice Police were alerted to the situation when they w...
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Liz Cavalier Choate signing autographs at the Erath Fourth of July Festival. In the photo with her are Ella Caillouet (4), Amelia Caillouet (10) and Jeanne LeBlanc (10) (left).
Ms. Liz no longer Troy's 'chooter' but still a famous Swamp Person
ABBEVILLE – Being an official swamp person is changing Liz Cavalier Choate’s life. Choate, who lives in Pecan Island, is a celebrity thanks to the TV show “Swamp People.” Being a celebrity comes wi...
Jun 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mom arrested after small kids allegedly found home alone in Eunice house full of drugs
A Eunice woman was arrested Wednesday after police allege she left two small children alone in a house full of drugs. Eunice Police responded to a child welfare complaint at 822 S. Martin Luther Ki...
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Amanda with record mangrove snapper.
Amanda Menard can testify – Louisiana coastal fishing is good; records fall in fishing rodeo
ABBEVILLE – No doubt about, fishing is good in the Louisiana Gulf. Amanda Menard and her husband Dennis Menard, Jr. are among those who are all smiles this week because they had a good weekend of ...
Jun 29, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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Some prime habitat in While Lake area open to new lease offers by hunters, farmers, others
ABBEVILLE – For the first time, Louisiana outdoorsmen and women will get a chance to bid on prime hunting, fishing and agriculture land on the White Lake Wetlands Conservation area, located south o...
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Wildlife agents arrest 10 drunk boaters in Operation Dry Water
In support of Operation Dry Water, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) arrested 10 boaters statewide for driving or operating a vessel while intoxicated (DWI) from Friday, Jun...
Jun 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bond set for three on alleged carnal knowledge of 14-year-olds
Bond was set Monday for three Opelousas men charged with sex offenses involving two 14-year-girls in Eunice. Judge Ellis Daigle set bond at $66,500 for the trio arrested Friday, June 24, after poli...
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Opelousas pair arrested when the law visits their pot farm, also known as their house
OPELOUSAS – An Opelousas man and woman are charged with a number of offenses after more than 100 marijuana plants were found at a residence here. The St. Landry Sheriff’s Deputies along with U. S. ...
Jun 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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eTwo Avoylles men charged with sex involving juvenile
MARKSVILLE – Two more adults are charged with not being able to keep their hands off a juvenile. According to Avoyelles Parish Sheriff Doug Anderson, two Avoyelles Parish men are under arrest for s...
Jun 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tangi plaintiffs want deseg plan implemented, now
AMITE – Plaintiffs are asking a federal judge to order the Tangipahoa Parish School Board to implement a desegregation plan approved by the court before voters rejected a $187 million tax proposal ...
Jun 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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More that 1,400 4-H students participate in state contest; winners announced
BATON ROUGE – More than 1,400 students participated in 4-H University, which was held over three days on the LSU campus. The students participated in 43 contests, 12 Clover College educational tr...
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Policeman dies when his cruiser strikes abandoned bike, hits trees, burns
BALL -- A police cruiser collided with a bicycle left in the roadway early Sunday, then struck several trees and burned, killing the officer driving it. State Police said Russell George, 47, of Boy...
Jun 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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