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  1. 'Billy the Exterminator' Drug Charge: Guilty Plea

    Wed, 1 May 2013

    testing, Stroud said. When Billy and Mary Bretherton were arrested last year in Bossier Parish, a spokesman for the northwest Louisiana municipality of Bossier City said police answering a 911 hang-up call from a hotel room had found the Brethertons with suspected

  2. Jodi Arias Trial Nearing End as Final Witnesses Take the Stand

    Wed, 1 May 2013

    today. Prosecutor Juan Martinez has also given notice that he would like to call forensic psychologist Dr. Jill Hayes from Louisiana to rebut Geffner's testimony. RELATED: Dismissed Juror Says It Was a 'Great Experience' Judge Sherry Stephens, who

  3. Local Setbacks Vex GOP Governors Eyeing 2016 Race

    Wed, 1 May 2013

    McDonnell of Virginia and Bobby Jindal of Louisiana — suddenly find themselves fending pull back his ambitious plan to replace Louisiana 's corporate and personal income taxes and I love my daughter very much." In Louisiana , polls and anecdotal evidence suggest

  4. Sex-Offender Registries: Should Kids Be Listed?

    Wed, 1 May 2013

    enforcement officials and victims of child-on-child sexual assault. Among those interviewed was a former offender from Louisiana , identified only as Austin, who was placed on a registry at age 14. According to Pittman, Austin was found to have had

  5. Newsstand Tab to Make Orleans Paper Daily Again

    Tue, 30 Apr 2013

    print edition to three days a week, The Times-Picayune of New Orleans has announced plans for a three-day-a-week tabloid called businessman John Georges has completed his purchase of the Baton Rouge -based newspaper and named two former top Times-Picayune

  6. Review: Loehfelm's 'Devil in Her Way' Is a Winner

    Tue, 30 Apr 2013

    Way," we find her transplanted to New Orleans and freshly graduated from the city's up in Staten Island and now lives in New Orleans , and his beautifully written novels excel he steals the show. Post-Katrina New Orleans , with its thriving French Quarter

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  1. Today in History

    Tue, 30 Apr 2013

    of the United States. In 1803, the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for 60 million francs, the equivalent of about $15 million. In 1812, Louisiana became the 18th state of the Union. In 1863, the design of the

  2. This Week in History: April 29 - May 3

    Mon, 29 Apr 2013

    represent each of the 13 states. 1803: Louisiana Purchase Concluded The terms for the sale of the Louisiana Purchase were decided upon on April 20 United States in December. In 1812, Louisiana , the first state created in the newly

  3. Justices Dismiss La . Case Over Trial Delays

    Mon, 29 Apr 2013

    A sharply divided Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from a Louisiana man who claimed that most of a seven-year delay between his arrest and murder trial was the result of a breakdown in the state's

  4. Goldencents, Itsmyluckyday Jog at Churchill Downs

    Mon, 29 Apr 2013

    under Hall of Famer Mike Smith. The workout pleased trainer Bob Baffert following the horse's sixth-place run in the Louisiana Derby, but Code West's status for the Derby will be determined after Baffert meets with owner Gary West. The Derby field

  5. Horschel Takes First PGA Win at Zurich Classic

    Sun, 28 Apr 2013

    Horschel tied a course record at the TPC Louisiana with an 8-under 64 in the final round He's familiar with celebrating in New Orleans , where he also had his bachelor party celebrate his maiden PGA Tour victory in New Orleans . He also was the sixth first-time winner

  6. Horschel Takes First PGA Win at Zurich Classic

    Sun, 28 Apr 2013

    Horschel shoots 7-under on final round for maiden PGA win at Zurich Classic

  7. Steady Rain Greets Jazz Fest as 1st Weekend Closes

    Sun, 28 Apr 2013

    A steady, sometimes heavy rain pelted fans at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, but the music flowed on. Umbrellas, rain boots and plastic ponchos were out in abundance Sunday

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  1. Floods Wreaking Havoc in the Midwest

    Thu, 25 Apr 2013

    been reporting on here on world news look at the map this evening eleven states now affected from Michigan all the way to Louisiana . ABC's tonight in one town much of it under water Alex. Well David. Here in the Peoria Illinois area the frustration

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    this evening eleven states now affected from Michigan all the way to Louisiana . ABC's -- -- tonight in one town much of it under water Alex. Well David. Here in the Peoria Illinois area the
  2. 'GMA' Pollen Report: Monday April 15, 2013

    Mon, 15 Apr 2013

    tree pollen much of to maple and oak trees. Some high levels are being reported in the west though eastern Texas parts of Louisiana and the mid Atlantic states that the highest concentrations. Still in the southeast from Charleston, South Carolina down

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    levels are being reported in the west though eastern Texas parts of Louisiana and the mid Atlantic states that the highest concentrations. Still in the southeast from Charleston, South Carolina down through Savannah. -- --
  3. Severe Spring Storm Packs Ice, Snow, Tornadoes

    Fri, 12 Apr 2013

    at least one person dead. The Carolinas and now on the cross hairs a day after as many as nine tornadoes touched down from Louisiana to Alabama. This commodores to a best it was an ominous sight this monster twister captured on camera as it descended on

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    hairs a day after as many as nine tornadoes touched down from Louisiana to Alabama. This commodores to a best it was an ominous sight this monster twister captured on camera as it descended on
  4. Couple Faces Life in Prison for Alleged International Kidnapping

    Thu, 11 Apr 2013

    the children. Police say the couple who were both engineers lost custody of their sons in june after they were found in a louisiana hotel room with drugs and guns. Allegedly telling police they were traveling across the country to, quote, take a journey

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    custody of their sons in june after they were found in a louisiana hotel room with drugs and guns. Allegedly telling police they were traveling across the country to, quote, take a journey to the
  5. Louisiana Teacher Missing After Leaving Bar

    Thu, 7 Mar 2013

    search intensifies for a Louisiana elementary school teacher Saturday morning outside of a New Orleans neighborhood bar. Coworkers rumored. To have settled in New Orleans after the Super Bowl. Her family has Louisiana since I'm from California

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    The search intensifies for a Louisiana elementary school teacher missing since last weekend. Terry -- -- that was last seen in the early hours of Saturday morning outside of a New Orleans neighborhood bar. Coworkers. Became concerned when she didn't show up for work Monday police -- trying to weed out the -- leads from numerous tips they've been getting. They're shutting down theories that she was taken by the Russian mob which had been rumored. To have settled in New Orleans after the Super Bowl. Her family has -- Louisiana since I'm from California. To help aid in the search.
  6. Two Young Boys Kidnapped in Florida by Parents Found in Cuba

    Tue, 9 Apr 2013

    today at the hemming way marina in havana. The hakkens had lost custody after the father was arrested on drug charges in louisiana . Police say he attended an anti-government rally there in june. Now the family is docked in havana. The case reminding

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    had lost custody after the father was arrested on drug charges in louisiana . Police say he attended an anti-government rally there in june. Now the family is docked in havana. The case reminding us of
  7. 'Duck Dynasty' Stars Demand Big Payday

    Thu, 28 Mar 2013

    broadcasters drool. Reporter: It chronicles the rags-to-riches story of the robertson family from the back woods of louisiana . They made their fortune manufacturing duck calls as i found out when I visited their business last year. A new breed o

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    the rags-to-riches story of the robertson family from the back woods of louisiana . They made their fortune manufacturing duck calls as i found out when I visited their business last year. A new breed o
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