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Burp, state's kids still too fat, smoke too much, don't exercise
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The percentage of obese people in Louisiana has nearly doubled since 1999, and two-thirds of the state's schoolchildren get less than 20 minutes of vigorous activity a day, offic...
Nov 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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Teen on dirt bike killed on city street
ALEXANDRIA -- A teenager riding a dirt bike on a city street was killed Monday afternoon when he collided with an SUV. Police did not immediately release the 14-year-old's name or the name of the T...
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Man shoots movement in brush, kills another hunter
JONESVILLE – Investigation continues in the case of a man killed while hunting on Catahoula Wildlife Refuge. State police say Rod Gordo, 63, of Jonesville was moving in brush shortly before 6 a.m. ...
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Hugh Harris
Liberty hosting 12th annual tribute to Hank Williams, Sr.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 19, 2011, the weekly "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" Music Show will not be performed at the Liberty Theater. Instead, the Liberty Theater will host the 12th annual "TRIBUTE TO HANK W...
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Woman killed when Hummer pulls into path near Leesville
LEESVILLE -- An Alexandria woman was killed when an Oklahoma man tried to cross La. 28 Saturday night and was struck by her car. State Police said the accident happened about 8 p.m. at La. 28 and L...
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New home on the bayou on accidental lottery million-dollar winner's agenda
BATON ROUGE -- "I went to bed a nutria and woke up a mink!" exclaimed a surprised Robert Thibodaux Sr. after learning he held a $1 million-winning Powerball ticket from the Oct. 29 drawing. The 70-...
Nov 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 34 34 recommendations | email to a friend
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They did what they thought was right thing to do
GUEYDAN - Parades, demonstrations and uncertainty are three of the words that describe the welcomes and situations that different generations of veterans came home to. Three veterans of different ...
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Man gets six months house arrest, fine for using toxic coyote bait, killing more than 50 animals, birds
MONROE – A man who killed more tha 50 animals and birds with toxic coyote bait will spend six months confined to his home and pay $5,000 in fine. Additionally, Leslie W. Hardwick, Jr., 47 of West M...
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Seat belt enforcement bolstered during Click It or Ticket campaign
BATON ROUGE – Law enforcement agencies across Louisiana are participating in “Click It or Ticket,” a high-profile campaign to save lives and reduce injuries from highway crashes by getting more mot...
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Seven charged in night hunting bust
COUSHATTA – Seven men are charged with night hunting violations after an alleged illegal sweep across part of Red River Parish. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Div...
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Duck hunters distracted as opening day approaches
Pardon the distraction of Louisiana duck hunters today and Friday. Their western zone season opens on Saturday and they are as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. They have almost pe...
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VP Council tells mayor to invoke curfew again if crime rate jumps
VILLE PLATTE – The City Council adopted an ordinance that gives the mayor authorization “to call for a temporary curfew -- up to 30 days with an extension of 30 days with a vote of the council” if...
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