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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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Two-Day Free Clinic Opens In New Orleans

The National Association of Free Clinics is bringing much-needed medical care to some of New Orleans' most vulnerable residents. 


Tuesday, August 31, 2010 5:48 PM
Ex-New Orleans Mayor Accused Of Wasting One-Million-Dollars

A report from the New Orleans inspector general says that former Mayor Ray Nagin could have saved the city more than one-million-dollars during his last year in office had he paid in-house employees for basic municipal services and for help securing FEMA reimbursements.


Tuesday, August 31, 2010 3:41 PM
Hundreds Of Take-Home Vehicles Being Eliminated From New Orleans Budget

As the city works to rid its balance sheet of a lot of red ink, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced today that the city will eliminate 464-vehicles from its take-home fleet. 


Tuesday, August 31, 2010 3:39 PM
Motor Vehicle Employee Arrested For Malfeasance

An employee of the Office Of Motor Vehicles in Houma is accused of  malfeasance, abuse of office and injuring public records.


Tuesday, August 31, 2010 3:37 PM
Plane Crash Investigation In Houma

Authorities continue to investigate the crash of a small plane around 8 p.m. Monday in Houma. 


Tuesday, August 31, 2010 3:31 PM
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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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