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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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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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Roque heads schoosl in Alexandria diocese
ALEXANDRIA – The Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Alexandria, has appointed Thomas E. Roque, Sr., to the position of Superintendent of Catholic Schools, effective immed...
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Man killed in 190 accident west of Lawtell
LAWTELL A man was killed Friday when the car he was riding in was struck by another while trying to cross U.S. 190 west of here. Today, According to investigating troopers, on September 2, 2011, ...
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Grand Jury refuses indictments in case involving three young girls
OPELOUAS – The St. Landry Parish Grand Jury returned a no true bill on charges against eight individuals in the alleged molestation and rape of three young girls. Barry Giglio, 57, 1045 Fairway Lan...
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One charged, another sought in Lawtell postal robbery
LAWTELL – One man has been arrested and another is being sought in the armed robbery of a postal worker. St. Landry deputies on Thursday arrested Willie J. Reynolds, 22, of Opelousas and applied ...
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Judge tells city hands off EPI, rules Eunice contract valid
The EPI-City of Eunice dispute is over. District Judge Alonzo Harris on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction forbidding the city from interfering in any way with the Environmental Processing’s ...
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Pineville mayor said not at fault in fatal accident
PINEVILLE – State Police have ruled that Mayor Clarence Fields was not at fault when he ran over and killed a pedestrian on the night on July 31. LSP concluded that the 9 p.m. incident on La. 28 Ea...
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