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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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Landrieu Slices Take-Home Fleet In Half

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has cut by about half the number of city-owned vehicles government employees are allowed to drive home.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:29 AM

Appellate Court Hears Marinello Appeal

A three-judge panel of the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Lake Charles heard arguments Tuesday in the appeal by former New Orleans broadcaster Vince Marinello, who's serving a life sentence for the murder of his estranged wife.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:27 AM

Downer To Remain In Race

Former Louisiana House Speaker Hunt Downer says he's in the District Three congressional race to stay.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:24 AM

Man Gets Life Sentence Following Third Drug Conviction

A Leesville man has been sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted earlier this year for a third time on cocaine-related charges.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:20 AM

Insurance Agent Accused Of Theft Of Client Premiums

An insurance agent from West Monroe has been arrested after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars in insurance premiums from clients.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:18 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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