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Eunice Man Arrested Following Police Chase
(Eunice, LA) -- Authorities have arrested a man accused of running his vehicle into a Eunice Police car over the weekend. Officials say 31-year-old Corey Duran Bushnell, of Eunice, faces multiple charges, including attempted second-degree murder, aggravated flight from an officer, discharging a firearm and resisting arrest. Authorities say a police officer who was aware of outstanding warrants against Bushnell approached him at a gas station, and Bushnell fled in his vehicle. Police say Bushnell led officers on a chase, failing to stop for police who had their lights and sirens going. Officials say, during the chase, Bushnell ran head-on into a patrol car that was stationary, but occupied by an officer who suffered minor injuries. Bushnell was initially booked into the Eunice City Jail, but was transferred to the Saint Landry Parish Jail.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:29 AM
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Police Say Crash Associated With Drug Deal
(Lafayette, LA) -- Lafayette Police say an incident in which a car crashed into a house in the 400 block of Southwest Evangeline Thruway Sunday evening was a result of a drug deal that went bad. Authorities say 25-year-old Kervin Gallien of Lafayette was involved in a drug deal taking place in a parking lot of a convenience store. Police say the person meeting Gallien pulled a gun and demanded drugs. Gallien fled in his vehicle with his four-year-old son. Gallien reportedly told police the gunman chased him and his his vehicle from behind. The impact caused Gallien's vehicle to slam into the house, causing damage to the front porch. The child was taken to a hospital, and is in stable condition. Gallien faces charges of child desertion, distribution of marijuana, and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:28 AM
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Lafayette Ranked 75th In Crime Report
(Undated) -- An annual report issued by "CQ Press" ranks Lafayette has having the 75th-highest crime rate in the nation. Lafayette is one of four Louisiana cities on the list, with New Orleans ranked first. Baton Rouge ranks 31st, and Shreveport 54th. The rankings include cities with population of 75-thousand or more that reported crime data to the FBI in six crime categories in 2007 -- murder, rape, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, and automobile theft. Lafayette was ranked 90th in the "CQ Press" report issued last year.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:27 AM
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Professor Economy Not Worst Seen Yet
A McNeese State University economist doubts the economy has hit bottom yet, and says the bailouts will only make things worse. Dr. Michael Kurth says increasing debt and stimulating spending are
the things that led to this recession in the first place. Today the feds agreed to put 20 billion dollars into shoring up Citigroup.
Monday, November 24, 2008 6:38 PM
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Crime Rate New Orleans Highest, Lafayette Ranks Low
A new report from CQ Press ranks New Orleans as having the highest crime rate in the country. Lafayette ranks 75th. CQ spokesman Ben Krasney says the 2008 City Crime Rankings measure rates of murder, rape, robbery, burglary, vehicle theft and aggravated assault in hundreds of American
cities.
The report also ranks Baton Rouge 31st, Shreveport 54th. Many criticize the CQ Press report as being highly unscientific, and hardly conclusive, but nevertheless damaging to a city's reputation.
Monday, November 24, 2008 6:36 PM
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More And More Dead Birds Being Found
 Officials say more than 3,000 birds have been collected dead along the Gulf Coast since an oil spill was triggered in April by the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 4:52 PM
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National Headlines
 Here's a look at stories making national news.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:59 PM
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Arizona Files Appeal In Immigration Case
 Arizona has filed an appeal in the federal lawsuit which resulted in an injunction against portions of the state's new immigration law.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:48 PM
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