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7 hrs ago | The Free Dictionary

Kate Chopin

Louis. Of Creole-Irish descent, she married a Louisiana businessman and lived with him in Natchitoches parish and New Orleans.

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14 hrs ago | The Town Talk

Analysis: Louisiana Legislature may take action on tax breaks for movie production

Portions of the movie "My Own Lovesong" were shot at Lake Buhlow in Pineville in 2008.

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Related Topix: Louisiana Government, Pineville, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Slidell, LA

Yesterday | The Times-Picayune

Republicans get poor grades for current legislative session: James Varney

When surveying the current legislative session in Baton Rouge a number of questions leap to mind.

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Related Topix: US News, Baton Rouge, LA, US Politics, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Governors, Opinion

Sat May 18, 2013

Banner-Tribune

Fire was big threat to towns

Fire was a huge hazard to south Louisiana communities in the days before modern firefighting equipment and good water supplies, when wooden homes and buildings were illuminated by oil lamps and candles and cooking was done over open flames.

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Related Topix: Fire, Abbeville, LA, Theriot, LA, Grand Coteau, LA, St. Martinville, LA

The Times-Picayune

Randy Bergeron named Louisiana Elks Association Vice President East

Slidell Elks Lodge 2321 Exalted Ruler Randy Bergeron of Slidell has been named Louisiana Elks Association Vice President East.

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Related Topix: Slidell, LA, New Orleans, LA

Banner-Tribune

Louisiana jobless rate rises for fourth month

Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work.

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Related Topix: Louisiana Government

Politico

Jindal: IRS officials deserve prison

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will use a Saturday speech to Virginia Republicans to suggest the IRS officials who targeted conservative political organizations for scrutiny be sent to prison.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Prison, Tax, Louisiana Government

NOLA.com

In animated 'Epic,' Beyonce reigns as queen of the forest

Queen Tara reigns over Moonhaven, an unseen Eden-like world, in the 3D animated film 'Epic,' based on Louisiana author William Joyce's book 'The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs.' LONDON -- Beyonce loved voicing Queen Tara in the new children's movie " Epic " -- at least she did once she stopped crying.

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Related Topix: Epic, Celebrities, Black Entertainment, Beyonce Knowles, Movies, Entertainment

War Is A Crime

IRS Scandals: MoreThan Meets the Eye

More than targeting political enemies is involved. More on than below. The practice is longstanding.

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Related Topix: US News, University of Virginia, Liberal Political News

Mississippi Business Journal

Hancock Bank statement on branch closures

Hancock Bank and Whitney Bank have released a joint statement detailing the closures of more than 40 of its banks in five states.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Times-Picayune

A little fine tuning: Broadmoor raised basement gives musical couple the right mix

Don't be too surprised if you are strolling along South Galvez Street in Broadmoor one day and think you hear the sound of music - the deep reverberations of a bass or the high-pitched notes of a flute - weaving through the air and joining you on your walk.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home

NOLA.com

Gun bills in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session: Where are they now?

State Rep. Barry Ivey, R-Central, shown here in a campaign ad espousing his pro-gun platform, filed a bill Tuesday allowing for lifetime concealed carry permits.

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Related Topix: Guns, Baton Rouge, LA, Oil City, LA

NOLA.com

Louisiana Legislature 2013: Full bill breakdown

The 2013 legislative session in Baton Rouge is three weeks from its close on June 6, and lawmakers are steeped in debate on several issues, including the state budget , Medicaid expansion, education and criminal justice.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Baton Rouge, LA, US Governors

Banner-Tribune

St. Mary Parish teacher retirement numbers depend on source

Parish public school numbers indicate 24 teachers have retired to date, but the state retirement system says 43 St.

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National Geographic

Louisiana's Bayou Is Sinking: Can $50 Billion Save It?

When Terry Serigny was growing up in Leeville, Louisiana, in the 1950s, the Mississippi River delta town was also known as Orange City for its many citrus groves.

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Related Topix: Oil Spill, Barataria, LA, New Orleans, LA, Lafitte, LA, Jean Lafitte, LA

NOLA.com

Parish presidents band together to fight against Biggert-Waters, flood insurance rate hikes

Five area parish presidents will gather Friday morning at the home of St. Charles Parish residents Lisa and Robert Taylor in Bayou Gauche to discuss the anticipated ramifications of the B iggert-Waters Act on local communities, and lay out a road map for fighting against the implementation of the controversial law.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, Bayou Gauche, LA, US Politics, David Vitter, Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Republican, Democrat, Des Allemands, LA

KLAX

Sheriff Awards Scholarship to College-bound Teen

Sheriff Steven McCain announced that Kristen Huntsberry of Grant Parish has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program for the 2012-2013 school year.

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Related Topix: University of Louisiana at Monroe, Education Etc.

Zachary Plainsman News

LED, SBA honor 2013 Small Business Award Winners

Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2013 Louisiana Small Business Award winners at an event honoring small business leaders who exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit of Louisiana.

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Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, Metairie, LA, New Orleans, LA

Thu May 16, 2013

NOLA.com

Life savers, homicide investigators, more honored at Louisiana State Police ceremony

Some of the nominees for Uniformed Trooper of the Year stand on stage at the Louisiana State Police's annual awards ceremony Thursday in Baton Rouge.

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Related Topix: Baton Rouge, LA, Livingston, LA

The Times

Northwest Louisiana law enforcement officials to hold annual torch run

Northwest Louisiana law enforcement agencies will have the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Louisiana on Friday with a ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. on the Milam Street side of the Caddo Parish Courthouse, 501 Texas Street in downtown Shreveport.

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Related Topix: Shreveport, LA, Southeastern Louisiana University, Bossier City, LA

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