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Shrimp Prices Rising Because Of Decreased Imports
Louisiana Shrimp Association President Clint Guidry said most of the shrimp we eat is imported, and there has been a decline in imported shrimp.
FBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Lafayette
Police shot the armed man, who was allegedly shooting at a mail truck.
Bill That Would Increase Cigarette Littering Fines Advances
The author of the measure, Marrero Rep. Patrick Connick, said he wants to send a message that this behavior is a serious problem.
Domestic Violence Gun Bill Advances Through Committee
The legislation by New Orleans Rep. Helena Moreno prohibits a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic abuse battery from possessing a gun for 10 years.
Fundraiser Created For Houma Child Killed By Pit Bull
Four-year-old Mia DeRouen was killed Tuesday evening after a pit bull became vicious, attacking both DeRouen and her mother.
Houma Police Seeking Parents Of Toddlers Killed In Fire
The couple has been charged with two counts of manslaughter.
State Police Seize More Than 1,000 Pounds Of Drugs On I-10
Louisiana State Police said multiple arrests were made and more than a ton of marijuana and cocaine, along with thousands of ecstasy pills, were seized.
New Study Shows BP Disaster’s Effects On Commercial Fish
BP has disputed the findings, claiming oil levels used in the study were "rarely seen in the Gulf."
Domestic Abuse Legislation Advances Through Senate
Current law says woman or man has to wait 180 days for a divorce to be granted when one spouse physically or sexually abuses the other or their children.
Speed Trap Bill Makes It Out of Committee
The bill would require local municipalities that get more than half their revenue from traffic citations to post signs warning motorists of speed traps
State Puts Emergency Restrictions On Welfare Benefits
The rule affects those using the benefits at places like nail salons, jewelry stores, on cruise ships and with psychic businesses.
Feds Bust Louisiana-Based Child Exploitation Network
The perpetrator admitted to creating fake female personas on social networks to target children.
Sabine Parish Schools Settle Religious Freedom Lawsuit
Louisiana ACLU executive director Marjorie Esman says a science teacher at the school told students God created the earth.
GOP Responds To Edwards’s Congressional Announcement
LAGOP executive director Jason Dore says while Edwards may be a well known figure, he is well known for all the wrong reasons.
New Swine Virus Means More Expensive Pork
Some experts forecast price increases as much as 15 percent.
Senate Bill Would Prohibit E-Cigarette Sales To Minors
The bill was introduced by Ruston Senator Rick Gallot, who says the use of these devices by minors is a growing problem.
Angry Marijuana Advocate Arrested For Extorting Louisiana Representative
The man said if the representative didn't support marijuana reform, he “would personally see to it that your office and livelihood are placed into danger.”
La. Gov. Bobby Jindal Addresses Lawmakers To Begin Legislative Session
Read Gov. Bobby Jindal's address to the Louisiana Legislature.
Louisiana Official: Reopen Shuttered Prison As Inmate Charter School
State Treasurer John Kennedy is urging the Department of Corrections to re-open the Phelps Correctional Center as an inmate charter school.
UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Cousin Faces Murder Charge In Death Of Opelousas Boy
The 16-year-old cousin of the 5-year-old Opelousas boy who was shot and killed late last month has been charged with second degree murder and illegal carrying of a firearm by a juvenile.