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LMA sets mid-winter conference for mayors, municipal officials
Over 300 mayors and officials from villages, towns and cities throughout the state will gather at The Crowne Plaza and Conference Center from Tuesday to Thursday, Feb. 19-21, for the Louisiana Muni...
Feb 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Three killed in head-on near Houma
HOUMA – An SUV crossed the centerline and struck a Cadillac head-on Sundya night, killing both drivers and a third person. State Police said the accident happened about 9 p.m. on LA 182. The invest...
Feb 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
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Three killed in head-on crash in Terrebonne Parish
Houma--Shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday, three people were killed in a head-on crash on LA 182 in Terrebonne Parish, reports TFC Evan Harrell with the Louisiana State Police. The investigation revealed...
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Lois and Charlie Comeaux, of Cut Off, La., brought samples of their Wow Wee Dipping Sauces to the first meeting of the new LSU AgCenter Food Incubator in Baton Rouge on Feb. 11. The Comeauxs have their products in 600 stores in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. (PHOTO/Frankie Gould)
New AgCenter food incubator sparks interest, offers hope
Seventy people filled the meeting room to capacity the day before Mardi Gras (Feb. 11) to find out about the new LSU AgCenter Food Incubator and how it can help them start or expand their food busi...
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Gov. Jindal honors Louisiana’s longest married couples
On Valentine's Day, Governor Bobby Jindal held a reception at the Governor’s Mansion to honor Louisiana’s longest married couples. Ten couples were honored, with the longest married couple being No...
Feb 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Several Crowley teens aboard stranded liner heading for Mobile
CROWLEY – Several Notre Dame High students are among the more than 3,000 passengers aboard a Carnival cruise ship stranded in the Gulf of Mexico after a weekend engine fire. Among those students is...
Feb 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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Teen held in slaying of two on Mardi Gras
ABBEVILLE – Investigation continues into circumstances leading up to the murder of two brothers in their home on Mardi Gras morning, the birthday of one of them. Mike Guidry, 24, and Gary Guidry, w...
Feb 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 33 33 recommendations | email to a friend
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Governor Jindal: Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
“Tonight, President Obama doubled down on failed policies from the past while outlining his shortsighted vision for the future. Instead of committing his second term to growth and prosperity, the p...
Feb 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Couple dies when Corvette leaves road, rolls, hits tree
ST. MARTINVILLE – A couple was killed when the Corvette they were in left the road Saturday night, rolled over and hit a tree. State Police said Danny Boudreaux, 45, of St. Martinville was driving ...
Feb 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lafayette Bishop admires Pope for his decision
Diocese of Lafayette Bishop Michael Jarrell expressed admiration Monday for Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign as leader of the world's Catholics. Jarrell said: "The Holy Father’s resignation c...
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Deepwater Horizon Claims Administration surpasses $2 billion in eligibility notices
Deepwater Horizon Claims Administrator Patrick A. Juneau has announced Deepwater Horizon Eligibility Notices have surpassed $2 billion. “As of the close of business on Friday, February 1, we have i...
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Sugarcane sets production record
LAFAYETTE — The Louisiana sugarcane industry set a new record for raw sugar production with its 2012 crop, said Jim Simon of the American Sugar Cane League. “We had an outstanding year,” Simon sai...
Feb 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 28 28 recommendations | email to a friend
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