Apr 13, 2008 | Louisiana State Police
Fatality Crash on LA 37 in St. Helena Parish
At 4:45 AM, on April 12, 2008, Louisiana State Police Troop L investigated a one vehicle crash that resulted in the death of the driver. via Louisiana State Police
Bill could allow guns on campus
“It would be a deterrent if someone knew there could be someone in a class that could fight back”
Issue date: 4/4/08 Section: News A bill filed with the Louisiana legislature touches on a topic sensitive to University students concerned about their safety. via The Daily Reveille
Students begin Stanford achievement testing today and will complete the tests on April 9. An all-school Mass will be held at 8 a.m. Friday in St. via Daily World
Huge natural gas field found in Northwest Louisiana
“There will be a lot of mineral rights owners affected by it, and that should generate quite a bit of local income.”
Created: April 2, 2008 03:31 PM Modified: April 2, 2008 03:32 PM It could be a barn burner. via KTBS
la Chip Trying To Find More Uninsured Kids
“We are going out to target businesses, daycares, libraries, whatever we can find in the rural parishes to let people know about LA CHIP”
Posted: Updated: A massive outreach to help Louisiana's uninsured children kicked off Monday. via KSLA-TV Shreveport
AstraZeneca To Provide Medication
On Wednesday, March 26, AstraZeneca will announce its plans to provide free medications to limited to moderate-income people in Louisiana through a community access program that currently serves eighteen ... via KALB-TV Alexandria
Foster Campbell plans another round of area public utility meetings
Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell will visit three area parishes Monday, March 31, to Tuesday, April 1, to answer questions from local residents about their utilities. via News-Star
“Unfortunately and tragically there are just so many now”
Candles flickered in the breeze Sunday as a group of area residents gathered at dusk on the grounds of Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge to remember troops and civilians who have been killed in Operation Iraqi ... via WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge
How to Program Your Midland All Hazards Weather Radio
“SAME 02". Push the select key. 000000 or -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- will appear on the screen. Enter the numbers like you just did for the second SAME code you want to program. Continue this process until all codes have been entered. Hit "select”
Put your three double AA batteries in the back of the weather radio. Wait for the radio to turn on. via KSLA-TV Shreveport
The Wolff Banquet Hall in Washington, LA was the setting for the 6pm March 1st ceremony uniting Jessica Leigh Guidry and Todd David Robin. via The Daily Advertiser
“There could be a little bit of a double taxation on some people.”
Authorities are searching door-to-door today to search for more victims of deadly tornadoes that ripped through much of Arkansas. via KSLA-TV Shreveport
Loyola, N.O. universities to honor MLK
“After all, it would be silly to celebrate King's vision of solidarity and human connectedness on four isolated campuses. This is an opportunity for the four universities to demonstrate the unity he preached.”
Jordan Hutline With the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday this week and the holiday celebrating his life on Jan. via The Maroon
Lee Estes presents 'Fading Textures'
An exhibit of photographs by local artist and historian Lee Estes opens Sunday at the Bienville Depot Museum in Arcadia. via News-Star
Fannin tapped for chairman of the House Appropriations Committee
“It wasn't about me, but about northeastern Louisiana. As long as we have somebody in a leadership position we'll have a seat at the table.”
State Rep. Jim Fannin will be named chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, he confirmed today following a meeting with Gov.-elect Bobby Jindal and Speaker Jim Tucker. via News-Star
NW la Roads to Benefit from Surplus Funds
Posted: Updated: The Louisiana Department of Transportation has announced the state has more than $695 million in surplus funds to spend on road improvements over the next fiscal year. via KSLA-TV Shreveport