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The State of Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge and the most populous city is New Orleans based on March 2007 population data of 255,000 people. The largest parish b [More...]
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Local News for Lafayette, Louisiana from theadvertiser.com
May 17, 2008 6:20 am
Matt Goulas knows how to play big in big games as a freshman.
May 17, 2008 6:01 am
UL survives scare to set up showdown
May 17, 2008 4:00 am
As spring settles in, so does the urge to get outside and enjoy it. And in the world of gardening, perhaps nothing allows you to enjoy the season's bounty of colors and flowers more than a container g...
May 17, 2008 4:00 am
CARENCRO - U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany reassured area farmers Friday that a new farm bill will become a reality, despite President Bush's threats to veto it.
Commentary: Insurers fail to keep word to the insured
May 17, 2008 4:00 am
On April 9, the Associated Press reported that Lafayette Insurance Co. did not have to honor its policy to a New Orleans homeowner because the Louisiana Supreme Court stated that Lafayette doesn't hav...
May 17, 2008 4:00 am
Imagine watching the New Orleans Saints on TV and the Superdome feels like it's in your living room. Crank up Twister, the hit movie about tornados from 1996, and your vibrating sofa may convince you ...
May 17, 2008 4:00 am
WASHINGTON - Responding to congressional pressure, the Bush administration on Friday said it is suspending oil deliveries into the government's Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the remainder of the yea...
May 17, 2008 3:57 am
Oil Center store owners commend response to severe storms
THEY'RE ALL TOPS! Meet our Top Mom Nominees
May 16, 2008 10:49 pm
The winning mom will receive dinner at Bailey's and a spa package from Europe Spa. Don't miss out. ENTER THE TOP MOMS CONTEST TODAY.
Commentary: Domestic violence program should be in Governor's Office
May 15, 2008 4:00 am
An amendment to House Bill 935, authored by state Rep. Page Cortez, recently failed to pass. It would have prevented the Office of Women's Policy from being transferred from the governor's office to t...
Local News from The Shreveport Times via Yahoo! News
Jindal declares emergency in this area
May 17, 2008 7:06 am
Gov. Bobby Jindal declares an emergency in eight parishes, including Bossier and Caddo, possibly opening the door for state and/or federal aid.
Shreveport fire chief test scores are in
May 17, 2008 7:05 am
Test scores from April's Civil Service exam for Shreveport's fire chief job are back, and now the process of narrowing a field of 27 applicants can begin.
Land water safety basics at Boardwalk
May 17, 2008 7:05 am
Given the area's recent flooding, the third annual Water Resource Festival under way at Louisiana Boardwalk couldn't have come at a better time.
Native Americans walking cross-country for awareness
May 17, 2008 7:05 am
More than 90 Native Americans from 20 nations who are walking across the country to raise awareness of several issue pause in Shreveport before going to Coushatta.
Governments mulling the shale game
May 17, 2008 7:05 am
While individual landowners in northwest Louisiana are getting flush with new cash through mineral rights leases in the Haynesville Shale, most public bodies are just now exploring their options.
New legislators making an impression
May 17, 2008 7:05 am
Even Louisiana's the most seasoned politicians say it's been a baptism by fire for the state's freshman lawmakers. But those rookies are not only surviving, they're taking a defining leadership role i...
May 17, 2008 7:05 am
Celebrating a birthday today: JACOB LATRELL FREEMAN, 4, son of FREDRICK and LAMARANDA FREEMAN, of Shreveport. ... CAROLYN ROBINSON PEOPLES, of Shreveport. ... YOLANDA GORDON, of Shreveport. ... JOHN W...
Community Briefly: Food banks to lobby Monday at Capitol
May 17, 2008 7:04 am
The Louisiana Food Bank Association will recognize Louisiana Hunger Awareness Day with a rally Monday at the state Capitol in Baton Rouge.
Best advice to landowners: be informed
May 17, 2008 7:04 am
Property owners in the prospective Haynesville Shale drilling area could forgo untold sums of money if they fail to get expert assistance.
May 16, 2008 2:34 pm
A state education board has approved a new way for eighth-graders to earn promotion after taking the Louisiana Education Assessment Program test.
Local News from WAFB Baton Rouge via Yahoo! News
Dive team takes advantage of high water to perform drills
May 16, 2008 11:34 pm
If you were near River Road and Brightside Friday morning, then you may have seen a slew of police cars. It attracted lots of attention, but as WAFB's Anna Adair explains, the Baton Rouge Police...
Uncertainty lingers for the future of Pointe Coupee Central High
May 16, 2008 11:19 pm
Their principal is telling them to stay calm, but there are still some upset parents, teachers, and students at Pointe Coupee Central High. They're upset about the idea of someone other than the state...
St. Francisville ferry out of service
May 16, 2008 10:34 pm
The ferry at St. Francisville is down again. This time, officials are citing a problem with the boat's rudder. The site will remain without service until next week.
Gov. Jindal delivers commencement address for LSU graduation
May 16, 2008 10:34 pm
Governor Bobby Jindal gave the commencement address at Friday's LSU graduation ceremony. Over 3200 people received their diplomas from LSU.
Acadian Ambulance paramedic of the year honored
May 16, 2008 10:34 pm
In Lafayette, the people of Acadian Ambulance gathered for a celebration to honor their paramedic of the year. Glenn Naquin from Houma won the award.
Amite Diversion Canal closed due to debris
May 16, 2008 10:20 pm
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed the Amite Diversion Canal to people and water craft because of debris after recent rains.
Southern narrows its chancellor search down to three
May 16, 2008 6:34 pm
Officials say the finalists are Ray Belton, who is chancellor of Southern University at Shreveport; Kofi Lomotey, who is Fisk University president and provost; and Napoleon Moses, who is Alcorn State'...
Search for new LSU chancellor may be nearing its end
May 16, 2008 6:34 pm
New Mexico State University president Michael Martin was picked from a field of 11 candidates to visit the Baton Rouge campus for a series of interviews and meetings starting next Tuesday.
9NEWS EXTRA: Cracking the Code
May 16, 2008 5:34 pm
Text messaging is one of the best ways to stay in touch with others. Text messaging is changing as fast as the technology. Here's a report on cracking its codes. WAFB's Greg Meriwether explains.
May 16, 2008 11:04 am
Livingston Parish school officials have cancelled classes for students in the Live Oak School District .
