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21 May 2013 Haynesville shale natural gas a 'game changer' for New Orleans region
Paul Murphy / Eyewitness News Email: pmurphy@wwltv.com | Twitter: @pmurphywwl NEW ORLEANS -- Billions of dollars in capital investment and thousands of jobs are now in the pipeline for the region between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. It's a direct result of what's happening on the opposite end of the state in northwest Louisiana where the most lucrative crop rotations now rotate around a ...
21 May 2013 Heart of Louisiana: Buggy racing
There is a tradition in south Louisiana of Creole cowboys, skilled horsemen who for more than a century were driving cattle from Louisiana across the state of Texas. Those cattle drives are mostly gone now, but you can still find some of the cowboys racing horses and buggies around a dirt track near the tiny town of Oberlin. FOX 8's Dave McNamara is about to put you in the driver's seat in this ...
21 May 2013 Star Scientific 72 Hour Deadline Alert: Former Louisiana Attorney General and Kahn Swick & Foti, LL
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with losses in excess of $150,000 that they have only until May 24, 2013 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Star Scientific, Inc.
21 May 2013 Kenner, LA N.O. makes TripAdvisor's top U.S. destinations list
TripAdvisor users are giving New Orleans enough positive feedback to make the city one of the website's top U.S. tourism destinations for 2013.
21 May 2013 Marion, LA Seized dogs in alleged puppy mill being treated; suspect arrested
A Tylertown man is charged with animal cruelty in connection to that suspected puppy mill in Walthall County. Sheriff's officials say James Thornhill, 72, turned himself in Tuesday and was released on his own recognizance. Meanwhile, 102 of the animals rescued Monday are now getting a lot of TLC at the Humane Society of South Mississippi.
21 May 2013 Tangipahoa, LA No charges brought against 15-year-old driver involved in deadly crash
State Police continue their investigation into a deadly accident involving a 15-year-old girl who was driving without a license and transporting three younger siblings, most of whom did not have on seat belts.
21 May 2013 Kenner, LA Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the panic.
21 May 2013 Kenner, LA Face-chewing victim recovering, strumming guitar
A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year appeared Tuesday to be mostly at peace with his disfigurement, strumming a guitar, making jokes and thanking people for their donations to help pay for his care.
21 May 2013 ArkLaTex in tornado watch
Northwest Louisiana, East Texas and southwest Arkansas areas are under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
21 May 2013 More tornadoes possible in 4 states Tuesday
The Storm Prediction Center at the National Weather Service believes there is a high probability for severe weather in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
21 May 2013 Harvey, LA Power of Moore tornado dwarfs Hiroshima bomb
The awesome amount of energy released over that city of Moore, Okla. dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
21 May 2013 Benton, LA PumpJacks Sign Three New Players
Strong pitching and clutch hitting win championships, they say, and perhaps no one in the TCL knows that better right now than the East Texas Pump Jacks.
21 May 2013 Atlanta, LA Oklahoma City tornado: Get the latest developments
At least 24 people -- including nine children -- were killed when a massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, officials said.
21 May 2013 Chemical releases rarely lead to punishment
Unplanned emissions -- often toxic, sometimes invisible -- from oil refineries, chemical plants and other industrial facilities along the chemical corridor of Louisiana and Texas are occurring more often than industry admits or government knows, a new analysis indicates.
21 May 2013 Winnfield, LA Forecast: Thunderstorms headed to Central Louisiana
HOUSTON — The National Rifle Association opened its annual convention Friday with a warning to its... - 3:53 pm
21 May 2013 Winnfield, LA Louisiana Senate panel kills proposed school funding formula
BATON ROUGE -- The Senate Education Committee this morning killed the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education's proposed $3.5 billion public school funding plan for next year, falling back to the 2011-12 funding plan.
21 May 2013 Natchez Resident Known for Helping Others Gets Assistance From SNAP Grant
NATCHEZ, Miss. -- For nearly 50 years, Thelma T. White educated elementary school children in Natchez, Mississippi, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
21 May 2013 Monroe, LA DOTD issues Memorial Day travel advisory
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today advised drivers of upcoming work schedules for interstate and major road projects throughout Louisiana during the Memorial Day holiday weekend (Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27). DOTD Secretary Sherri H. LeBas urged drivers to use extra caution when traveling on the roadways during the upcoming ...
21 May 2013 Tomato war: Two neighboring states to square off in Louisiana
The showdown between Crystal Springs, Miss., and Jacksonville, Texas, will be June 5 in Shreveport.
21 May 2013 Maurepas, LA LDWF Announces 2013 Alligator Lottery Hunts
In order to continue to provide alligator harvest opportunities, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will select eligible alligator hunters through a lottery selection system on four Coastal & Nongame Resources (CNR) Division Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), 15 Wildlife Division WMAs, one U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) property and 24 public lakes for the 2013 ...
21 May 2013 Raceland woman dies nearly a month after car accident on La. Hwy. 1
WWLTV.com Email: webteam@wwltv.com | Twitter: @WWLTV GALLIANO, La. — A Raceland woman died nearly a month after sustaining severe injuries during a head-on car crash on a Louisiana highway, the Louisiana State Police said Tuesday. Jeneva Billiot, 24, was taken to Lady of the Sea Hospital after the wreck before being moved to University Hospital in New Orleans, where she died this past weekend ...
21 May 2013 Atlanta, LA Oklahoma death toll lowered as crews search for survivors
Out of the 51 deaths initially reported in Monday's powerful tornado in central Oklahoma, 24 bodies have been transferred to the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner’s Office, the agency said Tuesday. An update from the medical examiner was expected at 11 …
21 May 2013 Bentley, LA PFT: Romo out of OTAs after back surgery
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss Organized Team Activities after having surgery to remove a cyst from his back. Romo, however, says there’s nothing to worry about, and that the procedure was fairly minor.
21 May 2013 Bentley, LA PFT: Love not surprised Patriots released him
Kyle Love made the Patriots roster as an undrafted rookie. And he left the roster in kind of the same way, learning a lesson that no player (at least one not named Tom Brady ) isn’t replaceable.
21 May 2013 Bentley, LA PFT: Bengals corner Hall tears thumb ligaments
Bengals cornerback Leon Hall missed OTAs last season as he recovered from an Achilles injury and he’s going to miss at least a portion of the team’s organized team activities again this year.
21 May 2013 Air quality index of major cities in North America May 21: Atlanta 'good'
Below is information on the current background air quality in some of North America's major cities based on data taken from http://www.airnow.gov recorded at 12:50 pm GMT on May 21. CityQualityAtlanta (Georgia) [Moderate]Chicago (Illinois) [Good]Dallas (Texas) [Moderate]Denver (Colorado) [Good]New Orleans (Louisiana) [Good]New York City (New York) [Moderate]Miami (Florida) [Good]San ...
21 May 2013 Eunice, LA Construction bill stirs controversy
A bill that would provide $250 million for building new facilities on Louisiana Community and Technical College System campuses is on its way to becoming a reality. And while it is a worthy project that would help create a skilled workforce, its pathway to approval is drawing criticism.
21 May 2013 Hayes, LA Edison Expands US Mining Sector Presence With Launch of Coverage of Avalon Rare Metals
LONDON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Edison Investment Research, a leading international investment research firm, announces the initiation of coverage of Avalon Rare Metals (NYSE: AVL), a mineral development ...
21 May 2013 Atlanta, LA Raw Video: Oklahoma tornado
(CNN) — At least 51 people — including at least 20 children — were killed when a massive tornado struck...
21 May 2013 Patterson, LA Shooting in Morgan City
The Morgan City Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a person of interest in a shooting which occurred at approximately 11:04pm on Monday, May 20, 2013. The Morgan City Police Department responded to... a complaint of shots fired at the corner of Garber Street and Federal Avenue in Morgan City, Louisiana Officers arrived to discover a male subject, Mikki Jay ...
21 May 2013 New Orleans, LA $3K reward for whooping crane killer in N La. - WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather WX
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A hunter in northwest Louisiana has shot and killed 1 of the first whooping cranes brought to Louisiana in an attempt to re-establish the highly endangered species here.
21 May 2013 Latest Louisiana news, sports, business and entertainment
Louisiana authorities have suspended the explosives licenses of a company accused of improperly storing millions of pounds of a military propellant in Louisiana.
20 May 2013 Delta, LA MSU's Renfroe wins Ferriss award
STARKVILLE -- In time the 2013 C Spire Ferriss Trophy presentation may be remembered as the first of many honors for Hunter Renfroe. The Mississippi State University junior right fielder took home the trophy awarded to the top collegiate baseball player in the state Monday.
20 May 2013 Gonzales, LA What’s in store at the Southland baseball tourney?
HUNTSVILLE — The Southland Conference Baseball Tournament gets under way this week and eight teams will vie to earn the league’s automatic bid into baseball’s version of March Madness.
20 May 2013 Elizabeth, LA Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
Title: Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children Category: Health News Created: 5/18/2013 10:35:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM
20 May 2013 Belmont, LA Carlisle: Sacramento keeps the Kings; Charlotte gets back 'Hornets'
Seattle's NBA heart is broken once again.
20 May 2013 Websense INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investi
Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC announce that KSF has commenced an investigation into the Board of Directors of Websense, Inc.
20 May 2013 Baton Rouge, LA No bond for ex-RB Collins: probation hearing Jul 1 - KALB-TV News Channel 5 & CBS 2
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A Louisiana judge has ordered former Miami Dolphins running back Cecil Collins held without bond until a probation hearing July 1.
20 May 2013 Hayes, LA Two men accused in 2012 kidnapping plead to lesser offenses
Two men accused of a June 2012 shooting and kidnapping in Spartanburg pleaded guilty Monday to lesser offenses.
20 May 2013 Tangipahoa, LA Brother dedicating baseball game to 10-year-old sister killed in car crash
WWLTV.com Email: webteam@wwltv.com | Twitter: @WWLTV AMITE, La. — Family members have identified the 10-year-old girl killed in the Monday night crash in Tangipahoa Parish as Byronee Jackson. And tonight, when her brother plays in a baseball game, he plans on dedicating it to his sister. Family members said they’ll be attending, wearing turquoise-colored clothing at the Amite Fairgrounds ...
20 May 2013 Belmont, LA Belmont Stakes 2013: Breaking Down New Horses That Could Run in New York
After dark horse Oxbow stunned Kentucky Derby winner Orb and the rest of the field at the 2013 Preakness Stakes , we look ahead to the Belmont Stakes, slated to roar out of the gates on June 8 in Elmont , New York. The competition has already started to emerge for the third leg of the Triple Crown this year. Bob Baffert is reportedly choosing between two horses. Todd Pletcher will be trotting ...
20 May 2013 Louisiana winners from Powerball drawing
Louisiana had a few winners with something to celebrate after Saturday's drawing.
20 May 2013 New Orleans, LA Casinos win $35.8M less in April than in March - WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather W
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana's state-regulated casinos all won less money in April than in March. The drop totals $35.8 million. State police figures show most also won less than they did a year ago.
20 May 2013 Legislative auditors report released on Dept. of Education
A new Legislative Audit report released Monday shows some problems with the way the State Department of Education is managing its charter schools.
20 May 2013 Blanchard, LA Team Report - CHICAGO BEARS
Carimi falling behind away from OTAs
20 May 2013 Fisher, LA Team Report - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Gronkowski has surgery on arm
20 May 2013 Elizabeth, LA Lafayette teacher sets sail on Florida reef fish survey
Dr. Elizabeth Nyman, a professor of political science at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, will sail Monday, May 27th to assist scientists on a 12-day survey of reef fish populations around the coast of Florida. Dr. Nyman will participate in this cruise as part of NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program, which bridges science and education through real-world research experiences. "I am ...
20 May 2013 License suspended for Louisiana company accused of improperly storing explosives
JACKSON, Miss. - An explosives recycling company that authorities said improperly stored millions of pounds of a military propellant, causing the evacuation of a Louisiana town last year, was stripped of its state explosives licenses on Monday.
20 May 2013 Louisiana wetlands experts search for answers in Vietnam's Mekong Delta
The Louisiana-based America’s WETLAND Foundation and Vietnam National University are holding the Deltas 2013 Vietnam conference this week in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The conference, expected to host about 300 wetlands experts from around the world, will allow Louisiana...
20 May 2013 La. suspends Explo explosives license
Louisiana authorities have suspended the explosives licenses of a company accused of improperly storing millions of pounds of a military propellant in Louisiana.
20 May 2013 Baton Rouge, LA Jindal orders review for dome operator Texas Brine
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal has ordered a review of permits issued to Texas Brine, the operator of a collapsed salt dome in Assumption Parish that authorities say caused a 15-acre sinkhole. Jindal announced the order Monday, saying Texas Brine has been slow to respond to residents seeking buyouts or other settlements. The review would determine whether Texas Brine's permits should ...
20 May 2013 Belmont, LA Belmont Stakes: Pletcher may saddle four contenders or more
ELMONT, N.Y. – After running five horses in the Kentucky Derby and none in the Preakness, trainer Todd Pletcher is preparing another small army for the $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 8.
20 May 2013 Baton Rouge, LA Police search for suspect in reported rape near LSU campus
Baton Rouge Police are searching for a suspect accused in a rape that happened over the weekend, just south of the LSU campus.
20 May 2013 Baton Rouge, LA Jindal orders review for dome operator Texas Brine - KALB-TV News Channel 5 & CBS 2
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal has ordered a review of permits issued to Texas Brine, the operator of a collapsed salt dome in Assumption Parish that authorities say caused a 15-acre sinkhole.
20 May 2013 Baton Rouge, LA Jindal orders review for dome operator Texas Brine - WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weath
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal has ordered a review of permits issued to Texas Brine, the operator of a collapsed salt dome in Assumption Parish that authorities say caused a 15-acre sinkhole.
20 May 2013 Monroe, LA 1 killed, 1 hurt when car hits tree
One man was killed and another was injured in a one-car crash Monday morning in Ouachita Parish.
20 May 2013 Baton Rouge, LA Last of suspected Latin Kings in federal indictment in custody
Jose Hernandez was arrested earlier this month in Baton Rouge
20 May 2013 Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana education official commutes from Los Angeles to Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE — A top official of the state Department of Education lives in Los Angeles and commutes to his office in Baton Rouge.
20 May 2013 Remaining Holland Latin King Caught in Louisiana
Holland, Mich. — The remaining member of the Holland Latin Kings who had avoided capture following a sweeping federal indictment has been caught. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Jose Hernandez he was arrested in Louisiana and is awaiting transfer to …
20 May 2013 Monroe, LA Crash on LA Highway 15 Kills Monroe Driver
Louisiana State Police say a Monroe native was killed when when the car they were driving, left the roadway and hit a tree. State Police say the driver was not wearing a seat belt.
20 May 2013 Jamestown, LA Invest in This Conglomerate or Its Holdings?
Invest in This Conglomerate or Its Holdings?
20 May 2013 Bossier City, LA CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier calls news conference
CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier has announced the closure of one hospital and the expansion of another, in what it is calling a "new strategic direction."
20 May 2013 Hurricane tax free shopping event happens this weekend
This Saturday and Sunday, shoppers can take advantage of the Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday and save a little money while stocking up on supplies.
20 May 2013 Eunice, LA Eunice man arrested for armed robbery
Officers with the Lafayette Police Department arrested a Eunice man on charges of armed robbery after his attempt to rob the victim was thwarted.
20 May 2013 Baton Rouge, LA La. Lottery Players Win Big on Record Powerball Drawing
BATON ROUGE - More than 142,000 Louisiana Lottery players will cash in on prizes won in the record $590.5 million Powerball drawing on May 18, including one $1 million Match-5 winner, for a total of more than $1.9 million in prize money. A single ticket sold in Florida won the jackpot, which is the largest in Powerball history. The winning numbers were 10-13-14-22-52 and the Powerball number was ...
20 May 2013 Baton Rouge, LA LSU softball falls in regional to Louisiana-Lafayette
BATON ROUGE — The No. 9 national-seed LSU softball team was unable to climb out of the loser's bracket at the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional as No. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette picked up a 1-0 win on Sunday at Tiger Park.
20 May 2013 Bossier City, LA Margaritaville construction in final stages - WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather WXVT
BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) - The grand opening for Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City is set for the week of July 4. Advertising and publicity manager Christy Wood tells The Times ( http://bit.ly/18c7G5r ) officials expect to create a long weekend out of it, complete with fireworks and live music.
20 May 2013 Time to stock up on hurricane items
Shoppers can prepare for the hurricane season while saving some pennies during the Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
20 May 2013 Louisiana Weekly Gas Price Update and Outlook - May
Average retail gasoline prices in Louisiana have fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.29/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,436 gas outlets in Louisiana. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.67/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in ...
20 May 2013 Autistic Louisiana boy drowns in Florida
Authorities in Florida are investigating the death of an 8-year-old Louisiana boy. Officials said it is believed he drowned, but an investigation is ongoing.
20 May 2013 Delhi, LA La. offers workshops on wetland management - WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather WXVT.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer present wetland management workshops in May and June at three locations.
20 May 2013 Broussard, LA Central Louisiana represented on Class C baseball, softball all-state teams
The Class C all-state softball and baseball teams are packed with Central Louisiana athletes.
19 May 2013 Boutte, LA UL Baseball Draws FIU To Open SBC Tournament
LAFAYETTE - The Ragin' Cajuns baseball team will open play in the 2013 Sun Belt Conference Tournament on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. against FIU at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field. The 2013 Sun Belt Conference tournament is scheduled to run Wednesday-Sunday, May 22-26 at "The Tigue". It's the fifth time the friendly confines serves as host with previous tournaments held in 1997, 2001, 2003 and 2008 ...
19 May 2013 Hayes, LA Shame on 9 on council
On Sunday, May 5, Richard Hayes publicly thanked nine members of the Iberia Parish Council for “Doing.”
19 May 2013 Ville Platte, LA Whitney, Hancock banks to close branches in La.
Whitney and Hancock banks, with branches in Opelousas and Eunice, are expected to close 40-45 area branches this year in all five states in which they operate, including Louisiana,Hancock Holding Co. President and CEO Carl J. Chaney has announced.
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- Opelousas Police are searching for 2 juvenile runaways
Opelousas Police are searching for 2 juvenile runaways. According to reports 16 year old Skylar Sepulvado along with another 17 year old male left a local inpatient treatment facility on yesterday. Sepulvado was last seen wearing a white v-neck t-shirt, black cut off jeans and a pair of grey, black and red Nike's. Sepulvado is 6'1 and approximately 170lbs, originally from the Monroe Louisiana ...
- Miss. man dies in hit-run accident
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) - Louisiana State Police say a Mississippi man died in a hit and run accident on La. Highway 1 in the St. Charles community south of Thibodaux (TIB'-hu-doh).
- Alleged Bayou Blue thieves arrested - Houma Courier
Another night, they allegedly stole gas cans from seven homes in the Oak Grove subdivision. Dylan Rogers, 19, 133 Bon Jovi Blvd., Gray, and Clint Chauvin, 19, 131 Wilderness Lane, Houma, are charged with theft and burglary, and Cassidy Olivier ...
- Two teens killed in three-vehicle wreck on I20 - KSLA
Two Shreveport teenagers were killed in the three-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 that clogged traffic for hours Friday. Louisiana State Police say 17 ... a Toyota Sequoia driven by April Walker, 41, of Minden. After that collision, troopers say Manshack's ...
- Ted McFarland - Minden Press-Herald
He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws ... and special aunt, JoAnn Davis of Ringgold. Pallbearers will be Murell Brown, Randy Brown, Chico LeBlanc, Gerald Dishman, John Bryant, Norman McMillon, Tim Waid and Greg Lilly. Honorary pallbearers ...
- Sasol Studies Louisiana Ethane Plant of Up to $4.5 Billion - BusinessWeek
BusinessWeek - 30 (Bloomberg) -- Sasol Ltd., the largest producer of motor fuel from coal, said it will proceed with a feasibility study to build an ethane plant at its Lake Charles site in Louisiana for an estimated $3.5 billion to $4.5 billion. ... - MarketWatch (press release) - Independent Online - -
- Louisiana Tech routs Texas-San Antonio 74-49
RUSTON, La. (AP) -- Cordarius Johnson and Chris Anderson scored 11 points apiece as Louisiana Tech routed Texas-San Antonio 74-49 Thursday night for its 12th straight win and 20th victory of the season.
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