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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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 Hammond Man Dies in Early Morning Fire

Baton Rouge LA, State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning announced today that his office is investigating a residential house trailer fire that claimed the life of a Hammond man. The Hammond Fire Department received a 911 call on February 6, 2010 at 04:49 hours that a house trailer located at 43469 Little Vegas Rd. Hammond LA was on fire. Arriving emergency units reported that 90% of the structure was on fire and that one person did not get out. Firefighters immediately entered the dangerous burning building in an effort to make a rescue.

There were two brothers sleeping in the structure at the time of fire and only one escaped injury. Mr. Frank Luker dob. 8-13-81 was found by Firefighters in the burning building after their arrival. He was located in his bedroom and was pronounced dead on the scene. His body was taken into the custody of the Tangipahoa Parish Coroner’s Office to further examination. The State Fire Marshal’s Office in cooperation with the Hammond Fire Department, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff and the Coroner’s office will be determining the reason for this tragic fire that took the life of Mr. Luker. Preliminary findings indicate several accidental causes that are being considered. It is suspected that it will take several days for forensic evidence to be examined and results to be available. This fire is considered under investigation at this time. It should also be noted that smoke detectors were present but did not alarm, it is believed that there we not working batteries in them.

Fire Marshal Browning commended the heroic attempts by the Firefighters to enter this dangerous building and save life; however, in this case their expert professional attention was too late as this life was lost before the 911 call was made to the fire department. He further stated, “Every home must have a working smoke detector, if you don’t, your families lives are in danger”.
 


 

 


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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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