Alabama Fan Accused Of Assaulting LSU Fan Indicted By Grand Jury State News

Alabama Fan Accused Of Assaulting LSU Fan Indicted...

Brian Downing is accused of exposing himself and rubbing his genitals on an unconscious LSU...

Alleged Shooter Arrested In Lafayette Crime

Alleged Shooter Arrested In Lafayette

Police say this suspect is related to another case.

Red Light Cameras Stay – Here Comes The Controversy Opinion

Red Light Cameras Stay – Here Comes The Contr...

The Council voted and decided that the cameras are going to stay.  The vote to get rid of...

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Huey P. Long Bridge Closed This Weekend

JEFFERSON, La. (AP) — The Huey P. Long Bridge will close at midnight Friday and is not expected to reopen until midnight on Sunday. State transportation officials said the shutdown is necessary for removal...

Retail Spending Up 7 Percent In Baton Rouge

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Gov. Jindal Sets Date For Supreme Court Election

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal has called a special Nov. 6 election for the 5th District seat covering Baton Rouge on the Louisiana Supreme Court being vacated by Chief Justice Kitty Kimball....

Costco To Build Store In New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Costco Wholesale Corp. will build its first Louisiana store in New Orleans. The Times-Picayune reports (http://bit.ly/JRh3Mb) the big-box warehouse store will be in the Carrollton...

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Dispute Leads To Fatal Shooting In Baton Rouge

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Lockport Volunteer Fire Department Marks 100 Years

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1 Dead, 1 Injured, 1 Booked In Shreveport Shooting

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Bossier City Cab Company Head Not Liable In Death Case

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Jefferson Parish To Close 7 schools

KENNER, La. (AP) — The Jefferson Parish School Board has voted 8-1 to close seven campuses. The campuses to close include: Kate Middleton Elementary in Gretna, Homedale Elementary in Harvey, Rillieux...

Compromise Reached In Oilfield Cleanup Dispute

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