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Labor Day 2010: “No Refusal Weekend” in Troop D

Louisiana State Police Troop D will have additional troopers on patrol this Labor Day holiday.  


Thursday, September 02, 2010 9:10 PM
Governor Jindal Visits Mariner Energy Workers in Terrebonne Hospital, Following Their Rescue After Platform Fire

Governor Jindal visited Terrebonne General Hospital this afternoon before his scheduled speech to the Houma Chamber of Commerce to check on workers being evaluated there.


Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:57 PM
Vitter Demands Melancon Apologize to Tea Party Voters in Louisiana

U.S. Senator David Vitter today called on Charlie Melancon to apologize to the large number of tea party members and voters in Louisiana for comparing them to the fringe, far-left activist group MoveOn.org.


Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:45 PM
Senator Vitter Issues Statement on Oil Platform Explosion

U.S. Sen. David Vitter issued the following statement after an oil production platform exploded off Louisiana’s coast this morning. 


Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:39 PM
Thirteen Oil Rig Workers Survive Explosion

An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months.


Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:32 PM
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 State News
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State Legislative Auditor Issues Critical Report On DeSoto Parish Police Jury

The state Legislative Auditor has issued a report critical of the
DeSoto Parish Police Jury. The report says the police jury has
incomplete written policies and fails to review monthly financial
statements. New parish administrator Steve Brown says all problems
cited in the audit are being addressed.

 


Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:53 AM
Police Investigate Slaying Of Woman

(Baton Rouge, LA)  --  Baton Rouge police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found Monday behind a wooden shed at a residence.  Authorities say 26-year-old Temeka Watts had been shot multiple times.  A woman who lives at the home was getting ready to leave for work Monday morning when she noticed blood spattered along her white car.  The trail led to the location of Watts' body.  Police have not identified suspects in the murder.   


Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:51 AM
Texas Man Arrested Following Chase

(LaPlace, LA)  --  St. John the Baptist Parish authorities say a Texas man is in custody on a charge of attempted first-degree murder after he hit a sheriff's deputy with his vehicle as he was being pursued Monday.  Officials say a deputy tried to stop a car driven by 27-year-old David Garcia of Brownsville after it went through a stop sign in LaPlace [[luh-PLOSS]], but Garcia sped off.  Authorities say several other deputies joined in the pursuit, during which Garcia struck a deputy who had stepped out of his patrol car.  Officials say Garcia finally stopped his vehicle and began to flee on foot, but was apprehended.  The deputy was treated at a hospital and released. 
 


Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:44 AM
Four Arrested In Internet Sting

(New Orleans, LA)  --  Authorities say four men have been arrested as a result of a sting operation by the Louisiana Electronic Crimes Task Force.  Darin Lake with the Secret Service's New Orleans office says the task force, which includes several area law enforcement agencies, says 30-year-old Shawn Vincent of New Orleans, 30-year-old Billy Farmer of Ponchatoula, 25-year-old Brandon Thibodeaux of Houma, and 41-year-old Jeffery Smith of Wylie, Texas, face charges of computer-aided solicitation of a minor.  Lake says warrants have been issued for more suspects.  The task force handles cyber crimes that include child pornography, identity theft and hacking. 


Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:42 AM
Man Found Shot To Death In Suburban N.O.

(Avondale, LA)  --  Jefferson Parish authorities say a man was shot to death in Avondale Monday night.  Deputies say 46-year-old Wayne Wooden of Avondale was found lying in a street, with multiple gunshot wounds.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Officials say crime scene investigators collected a number of spent .9mm shell casings near Wooden's body.  Investigators haven't yet identified suspects or a motive.   
 


Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:40 AM
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 National News
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Marlins Outslug Nationals Amid Brawl

A bench-clearing brawl in Miami made news as the Marlins outslugged the Nationals 16-10 Wednesday night. 


Thursday, September 02, 2010 7:25 PM
Would-Be "Dancing With The Stars" Contestants Revealed

HollywoodReporter.com's "Live Feed" blog is now revealing the list of "could have beens" on this season of "Dancing With The Stars." 


Thursday, September 02, 2010 7:21 PM
Department Of Justice Sues Maricopa Sheriff Joe Arpaio

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Arizona's controversial Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.


Thursday, September 02, 2010 7:17 PM
White House: No New Stimulus Expected

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says a new economic stimulus package is "not in the offing." 


Thursday, September 02, 2010 6:59 PM
"Productive Talks" Held Between Israel, Palestinians

 

Israelis and Palestinians have now planned to meet for peace talks every two weeks. 


Thursday, September 02, 2010 6:55 PM
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