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EPA wants EVR-Wood Treating/Evangeline Refining site added to Superfund cleanup list
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the EVR-Wood Treating/Evangeline Refining Company site, near Jennings, Louisiana, has been proposed to be added to the National Priorities ...
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Victim's father wants son's alleged killer tried - 10 years after the slaying
By Ken Grissom LSN ST. MARTINVILLE – A few days shy of 10 years ago, 31-year-old Scott Latiolais was gunned down in a vacant lot in Henderson. Investigators said it was a drug deal gone bad. Seve...
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Gator Wrangler Kristi sets bazaar appearance
ABBEVILLE – Gator Wrangler Kristi will make a special appearance at the Maltrait Memorial Catholic School’s Spring Bazaar on March 24. Kristi, who is actually Kristi Broussard, a Forked Island nati...
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Her son, her boyfriend allegedly hold woman prisoner several days, beat her repeatedly
MARKSVILLE – A woman’s son and her boyfriend allegedly beat her multiple times over several days before she was able to get help. Avoyelles deputies charged Haven Wiley, 18, and Bobby Roszell, Sr.,...
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Legislators brace for teachers' arrival for hearings on Jindal bills
BATON ROUGE – Gov. Bobby Jindal says his plan to overhaul public education is a moral imperative. He told the opening day of the annual legislative session on Monday that shifting taxpayer money in...
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Ford owner forgets to tell Chevy owner down the street of tug of war
WEST MONROE – A man decided to settle the question -- “can a Ford pull a Chevy”. He just forgot to ask the Chevy’s owner for permission to conduct the test. According to police, John Hogard, III, 3...
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Yoland Lewis
Two police officers held in conspiracy-theft case
OPELOUSAS – Two police officers are among three persons arrested in a felony theft case. Opelousas police investigators charge Opelousas Officer Yolanda Lewis, 34, and Ville Platte Officer Nicholas...
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Officers and agencies earn honors for 2011 DWI enforcement efforts
Louisiana crash deaths and injuries are on decline
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Survey seeks hunters' opinions on zones, splits; public hearings this week
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Waterfowl Section, in partnership with LSU’s School of Renewable Natural Resources, has begun a survey of resident waterfowl ...
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Mamou holds closed session to discuss sale or lease of medical center
MAMOU – The Mamou Town Council met in closed session to discuss the possible sale or lease of Savoy Medical Center. Mayor Ricky Fontinot said he called the meeting to make sure the entire council i...
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March 31 event will "welcome home" Vietnam vets
LAFAYETTE – Acadiana veterans of the Vietnam War are invited to a free "welcome home" celebration. According to The Daily Advertiser, the 10 a.m. March 31 at the Comeaux Recreation Center will have...
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Two died in Vernon accidents, one driver charged with vehicular homicide
LEESVILLE – Separate accidents this weekend in Vernon Parish killed a 22-year-old driver and a 21-year-old pedestrian from out of state. State Police said Marci A. Sterling of Leesville died early...
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