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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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Memorial Service For Former Shreveport Mayor

A memorial service was held this afternoon for former Shreveport Mayor James Creswell Gardner. 


Monday, August 30, 2010 4:32 PM
Shreveport Teen Charged In Rape Of Two Pre-Teen Boys

The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Department has arrested 17-year-old Victor Everett Stewart and charged him with the aggravated rape of two boys, ages nine and ten.


Monday, August 30, 2010 4:26 PM
Warrant Issued For Bourbon Street Murder Of Police Officer

New Orleans police say they have issued an arrest warrant for 20-year-old Joshua Minor for the June beating death of off-duty Gretna police officer Brett Thomas.


Monday, August 30, 2010 4:08 PM
Violent Home Invasion Leaves Two Dead In Baton Rouge

Two people have now died following a home invasion at a Baton Rouge apartment complex late Sunday night. 


Monday, August 30, 2010 4:05 PM
Vitter, Melancon Cruise To Easy Primary Wins

GOP incumbent U.S. Senator David Vitter had no trouble fighting back challenges from fellow Republicans in Saturday's election. 


Monday, August 30, 2010 10:54 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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