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State Sen. Cravins Heading to Washington
Despite losing his congressional bid to Congressman Charles Boustany in
November, State Senator Don Cravins Junior is going to Washington.... to
work for Senator Mary Landrieu.. He has been hired to head the
staff of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, a
panel Landrieu will soon chair. Landrieu says Cravins' legislative
experience and work to help small business make him well-suited for the
position.... Cravins says the position will have him working closely with the
Small Business Administration. Cravins' departure from the Legislature leaves it up to state Senate
President Joel Chaisson to request a special election to fill the
District 24 Senate seat.



Wednesday, January 07, 2009 1:26 PM
FEMA Extends Gustav and Ike Housing Deadlines
At the state's request, FEMA is extending the deadline for providing
temporary housing to Gustav and Ike victims. FEMA spokesman Andrew
Thomas says Governor Jindal asked for the extension, which runs
another 8 to 12 weeks, so if you need housing help, apply now by going to ww.fema.gov or calling 800-621-FEMA.


Tuesday, January 06, 2009 4:59 PM
FBI Launches Hiring Blitz
Looking for a good paying job filled with action and adventure--or
at least one that requires you wear a suit? Well, The FBI has launched a
nationwide hiring blitz. Special Agent David Welker says some positions
don't require a college degree, though
some do need applicants with solid educational backgrounds.
Welker says currently there are no FBI openings in Louisiana, but
that could change quickly, so check out fbijobs-dot-gov.


Tuesday, January 06, 2009 4:49 PM
Hardy Wants School Takeovers
State Representative Rickey Hardy is asking the state to take
over three failing schools. He sent
Louisiana Education Superintendent Paul Pastorek a letter asking
that N.P. Moss Middle, Alice Boucher and J.W. Faulk elementary schools
be run by the state instead of the school board.


Tuesday, January 06, 2009 4:39 PM
Black Box Found in PHI Crash
Federal authorities continue to search a Terrebonne Parish marsh
today for evidence from the PHI helicopter crash Sunday that killed
8. At least one "black box" recorder has been recovered.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009 4:37 PM
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Avalanche of Trouble For Woman Busted Transporting Marijuana

A Texas woman was busted Thursday afternoon when Louisiana State Police stopped her for a traffic violation on I-20 in the Calhoun area.


Friday, September 10, 2010 5:54 PM
Baton Rouge Murder Suspect Won't Be Tried Until Next Year

The date for the capital murder trial of Tracy Young has been set. 


Friday, September 10, 2010 5:50 PM
Person Of Interest In Quadruple Murder Case Transported To Calcasieu Parish

Fifty-two-year-old Lee Roy Williams Junior was booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center this morning.


Friday, September 10, 2010 5:48 PM
SUV Driven Off Bridge Into Lake Pontchartrain

The southbound span of the Causeway Bridge was shut down for a while Friday morning after a Lacombe woman lost control of her Jeep Cherokee. 


Friday, September 10, 2010 5:45 PM
Former Senator Ken Hollis Dead Of Cancer

Former State Senator Ken Hollis of Metairie lost his battle with cancer Friday morning. 


Friday, September 10, 2010 5:42 PM
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No Meeting Yet Between Florida Pastor, New York Imam

There is still no meeting planned between a Florida pastor who has threatened to burn Korans tomorrow and a controversial New York imam.


Friday, September 10, 2010 6:43 PM
At Least Six Dead In Blast In San Bruno

At least six people are confirmed dead and numerous others have been injured in a gas explosion yesterday evening in San Bruno, California. 


Friday, September 10, 2010 10:30 AM
One Killed In Afghan Protests Over Koran Burning

Protests over plans by a Florida church to burn copies of the Koran on 9-11 have turned deadly near a German-run NATO base in Afghanistan. 


Friday, September 10, 2010 10:26 AM
Ninth Anniversary Of 9-11 Observed Tomorrow

Americans will pause to remember a tragic day in the nation's history tomorrow as the ninth anniversary of the 9-11 attacks are observed. 


Friday, September 10, 2010 10:21 AM
More Fruits, Vegetables Needed In Americans' Diets

Fruits and vegetables need to appear more in the daily diets of Americans. 


Friday, September 10, 2010 10:15 AM
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