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Fort Polk Soldiers assist in safeguarding Iraqi citizens
Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers killed eight criminals, who attacked Coalition force soldiers with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire. more »
Tioga, LA – LA 623 (Next to Tioga High School) in Rapides Parish will be closed to traffic Tuesday, May 13, 2008 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
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Farm Bureau Weekly President’s Column
A weekly feature provided by your parish Farm Bureau. This week, an update on the new farm bill. more »VIDEO: Local News Bites For Monday, May 12
*Shooting In Alexandria Sends 2 To Hospital
*Gov. Jindal at LC Graduation
*2228th Shipping Out For Iraq
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VIDEO: Mothers Day At The Cochon De Lait!
See how the folks in Mansura wrapped up another great weekend!
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VIDEO: State News For Monday, May 12
*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana.
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VIDEO: National News Bites For Monday, May 12
*Tornadoes Kill 22 Over Weekend
*Relief Finally Getting To Victims In Myanmar
*Postage Stamps Go Up Today
*Jenna Bush Wedding Photos
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Texas Voters Approve Visitor Tax
Voters in San Antonio have given their stamp of approval to four proposals that will use visitor taxes to fund $415 million in civic improvement projects for the area. more »TV Viewership Still Down in Wake of Writers’ Strike
Television heads into its biggest week with the hangover from a 100-day writers strike persisting. more »Former ‘Idol’ Winner Joins Grand Ole Opry
Carrie Underwood is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. The singer joined the cast of the long-running country music show Saturday.
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Gas Prices Raise Bicycle Sales
Four-dollar-a-gallon gas is good for business — if you run a bike shop. more »Mother’s Day Celebration Reaches 100th Anniversary
2008 marks the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day. more »LA House Committee Strips Health Care, Education Dollars
Governor Bobby Jindal's $30 billion state budget proposal for next year has been pared down by $120 million.
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The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service.
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Louisiana State Sales-Tax Holiday
An upcoming state sales-tax holiday on flashlights, portable generators and other supplies aims to help Louisiana shoppers prepare for the hurricane season.
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President Calls Daughter’s Wedding ‘Spectacular’
President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush didn't share their daughter's wedding with the nation, but the President eagerly shared their joy on Sunday.
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Spillway Opening May Have Lesser Effect than in ‘97
The opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway poured much less river water into Lake Pontchartrain than it did in 1997.
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LA House Committee: Income Tax Proposal
A state House committee is set to vote this week a proposed income tax break for Louisiana residents.
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$200,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Covington
A $200,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Covington for Saturday night's game, state lottery officials said.
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After Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, Louisiana officials set up a patchwork of recovery efforts, a fractured system without a clear recovery chief, where one agency devised recovery plans and another agency signed the contracts to pay for them.
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