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LifePoint names COO for Ville Platte, Eunice medical centers
Mercy Regional Medical Center’s CEO Alan Daugherty announced Sandy Morein, current Chief Nursing Officer, has been promoted to the new Chief Operations Officer. She will be responsible for overs...
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OMV makes changes to truck registration process to benefit the public
Commissioner Nick Gautreaux of the Office of Motor Vehicles has some good news for pickup truck owners. “Starting this year, the renewal notices for all regular truck plates up to 10,000 pounds wil...
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VP coach gets 10 years for accident that killed two, including his wife; admits pot smoking
JENNINGS – Ville Platte High School football coach Roy Serie will serve three years of a 10-year sentence after pleading guilty to negligent homicide on Wednesday. He was charged following the May ...
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Gulf oil spill killing hermit crabs.
BP's environmental damages still unsettled in the Gulf
GRN Statement on Partial Settlement Announcement
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GOP sets national convention caucuses
BATON ROUGE – On April 28, 2012, the Republican Party of Louisiana will hold district caucuses across Louisiana as the first phase of delegate selection for the 2012 Republican National Convention....
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Kaplan mom pleads to indecent behavior counts involving daughter, gets 10-year sentence
Krisitie Blanton Marceaux of Kaplan received a 10-year hard labor sentence but will actually serve only five years in prison after accepting a plea from the state on two separate charges of indecen...
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Pervert pleads to child porn charge
LAFAYETTE - United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that Daniel J. Bourque, Jr., 32, of Erath, La., pleaded guilty to one count of receiving child pornography. Bourque was indicted in ...
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State moves up well-being ladder
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana has advanced to 36th among states in Gallup Healthways’ annual index tracking well-being nationwide. Louisiana was ranked 42nd in last year’s index. Louisiana rose in all si...
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Six seeking Vermillion school super's post
ABBEVILLE – There are six people who would like to be Vermilion Parish’s next school superintendent. Four of the six are already employed with the Vermilion Parish School Board, while one is employ...
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Louisiana Lottery observes National Problem Gambling Awareness Week
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation will make a special effort to encourage responsible play during National Problem Gambling Awareness Week, March 4 – 10. While the Lottery promotes responsible play...
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Governor Jindal announces legislation to support military families
Governor Bobby Jindal announced legislation, Feb. 24, that will support military families and veterans. Governor Jindal is proposing legislation to establish procedures for military families that c...
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Mobile phone cookie app helps find Girl Scout Cookies
Weekend booth sales planned March 2-18
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