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Connecting the dots makes a 13 on this prized, 41-inch red fish
ABBEVILLE – Christian Hebert of Abbeville has caught plenty of red fish over his young life, but he has never caught one like the one he did recently. After a 10 minute fight, Christian hauled in a...
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Alvin Poullard
Unsportsmanlike conduct: Cops throw flag on man allegedly attempting to hide stash under child's football helmet
A Eunice man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly attempting to conceal marijuana beneath a juvenile’s football helmet. Eunice Police Chief Ronald Dies stated that narcotics detectives assisted w...
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Mike's been practicing, but it's up to him if he makes LSU's games
BATON ROUGE – Mike VI, LSU’s live tiger mascot, is an important part of the LSU community and its athletic traditions. Fans love to see Mike VI on the field as part of LSU’s pre-game festivities. H...
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Charles J. Fontenot
Homeowner, son wrest gun from alleged thief, hold him 'till cops arrive
A Eunice man was arrested for the second time in 10 days after police allege he attempted to steal items from a Viola Street property and drew a gun when confronted by the homeowner. At 8:30 p.m. S...
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Man who said nobody would listen enters Iota school with knives, hatchet; principal chats him up, no one hurt
IOTA - A 21-year-old former Iota High School student walked onto the school’s campus Tuesday morning wearing a mask, a wig and a belt with knives and an ax hanging from causing both schools to be l...
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LSU museum seeking military memorabilia, artifacts
BATON ROUGE – The planned LSU Military Museum is seeking memorabilia and artifacts from LSU alumni, or family members of deceased alumni, who served in the United States armed forces. The universit...
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Iota principal persuades masked man, in wig, with knives and ax to chat, give up weapons
According to Iota school officials, a man wearing a mask, wig and a belt with knives and an ax on it entered the school this morning, being detained inside until Acadia deputies arrived. Garrett We...
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Travis Huval (playing fiddle with Bubba Hebert and the New Morse Playboys)
11-year-old band leader on Liberty program
Saturday, September 10, 2011, the weekly "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" Music Show presents performances by 11-year-old band leader BUBBA HEBERT and the NEW Morse Playboys, followed by LESA CORMIER & the...
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Court says Fournerat house arrest incorrect, orders new sentence
Glynis Fournerat, under three years' house arrest in Eunice for trying to hire someone to kill her estranged husband and his girl friend, will be re-sentenced this month. The Third Circuit Court of...
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Two drivers, not belted, died in one-vehicle accidents
RUSTON – Two unrestrained women drivers were killed in separate Labor Day weekend accidents in north-central Louisiana. State Police said Lori James, 37, of West Monroe died Friday evening when her...
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First responder killed when truck leaves road
JONESBORO – A volunteer firefighter was killed in an accident while answering a first responder call Saturday. State Police said Christopher Peterson, 22, of Jonesboro was driving a Ward Four Fire ...
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Teen electrocuted shortly after ignoring advice to stop flying kite
MANY – A teenager who ignored advice to stop flying a kite during a thunderstorm was electrocuted a few minutes later. Authorities said Tyler Burkett, 17, of Many died at Sabine Medical Center. He ...
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