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Acadiana Braces For Possible Major Hit
Emergency preparedness officials in Acadiana are activating some emergency plans in anticipation of the possible arrival of Tropical Storm Gustav in Louisiana. Gustav is close to regaining hurricane strength, with top sustained winds now at 70 miles per hour. It's located about 80 miles east of Kingston, Jamaica, and is forecast to enter the Gulf of Mexico early Sunday. Lafayette City-Parish officials plan to meet today to discuss traffic flow issues concerning I-10, I-49 and U.S. Highway 90. Officials say they stand ready to put more plans into action once Gustav enters the Gulf.
Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:14 AM
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Pump Prices For Gasoline In Louisiana Holding Steady
Whether it's the calm before an end to the run of falling gas prices statewide or just a one-day thing, Triple-A says fuel prices in Louisiana look about the same as they did yesterday. Regular is still averaging three-58 a gallon. That's 30-cents lower than a month ago. But, depending on where Tropical Storm Gustav heads in the days to come and whether it grows into a major hurricane and disrupt oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico will likely tell the tale of whether gas prices start climbing again after falling since mid-July when new record highs were set.
Thursday, August 28, 2008 5:52 AM
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Gustav: Hotels Hard to Come By
Hotels and motels in northern Louisiana cities are rapidly booking up solid, as residents of south Louisiana prepare to evacuate for the possible approach of Gustav. Hotel desk clerks confirm the rooms
are being snatched up by residents hoping to escape the impact of Gustav, which should enter the Gulf by Saturday. Hotels in Shreveport, Bossier and Monroe report no room.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:05 PM
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Ethics Board Filling Up
Governor Jindal has made 7 appointments for the state Ethics Board. They include 4 attorneys, a retired law judge, a retired professor, and a former chaplain. That brings it up to 9 filled seats on the
11-member board.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:00 PM
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Governor Bus & Shelters Gustav Preparation
Governor Bobby Jindal says should Gustav keep heading our way, he'll activate bus contracts tomorrow, and give the order Friday for shelters to get set up.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 9:58 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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