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Former Secretary of State Powell dies from COVID 19 complications
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday at the age of 84 due to complications from ...
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Orgeron, LSU to part ways at end of season
BATON ROUGE — The 24-hour celebration rule is probably outdated anyway. But LSU didn’t have long to bask ...
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Fatal shooting at Grambling second in three days
One person has died and seven others were injured in a shooting at Grambling State University in Louisiana ...
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Photo Gallery: This Is Home Festival
The mission of “This is Home Festival 2021” is to celebrate the spirit and resilience of the Southwest ...
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Tenants could be back in shopping center by next summer
The head of the Baton Rouge-based real estate company that owns and manages the Oak Park Square Shopping ...
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McNeese named among ‘Best Colleges’ list
McNeese State University was recently ranked as one of the top universities in the South according to U.S. ...
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Citgo 6 picked up again after Maduro ally extradited to US
MIAMI — Venezuela’s government said Saturday it would halt negotiations with its opponents in retaliation for the extradition ...
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Gallashaw scores six touchdowns, Leesville reclaims Hooper Trophy
By Daniel Green Special to the American Press LEESVILLE — The 100th all-time meeting between Leesville and DeRidder ...
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Iowa stays unbeaten, Deville scores four TDs
By Damian Juneau Special to American Press JENNINGS — Curtis Deville scored four touchdowns and the Iowa Yellow ...
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Sullen-bration: Last-minute TD lifts Hamilton to upset of previously unbeaten Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE — Hamilton Christian quarterback Neiman Sullen would not be denied Friday, and led the Warriors on ...
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Time to turn it around, Cowboys hope to repeat spring success against Demons
Hoping history can repeat itself, McNeese State looks to reboot its football season after an open week. In ...
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LCCP runs to 11th straight district win, Joseph, Guidroz eclipse 100 yards rushing
Playing without star running back TreVonte Citizen, the Lake Charles College Prep Trailblazers used the duo of Devonte ...
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Ear plugs in, eyes forward LSU ignores distractions
Gloom and doom seems to be settling in over Tiger Stadium for what is normally one of LSU’s ...
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Re-Thunk Junk Trail: ‘Some good finds if you take your time’
KINDER — Bargain hunters, garage sale junkies and treasure seekers were in Kinder Friday, one of the many ...
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Pedestrian struck, killed on US 171
A pedestrian from Texas was struck and killed Friday morning while walking on U.S. 171 just north of ...
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Vernon asks for more funding after Head Start enrollment doubles
The Vernon Parish Head Start program is soliciting federal leaders for more funding, officials said this week, as ...
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Zoning laws amended for solar farm
JENNINGS — The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury tweaked its zoning laws Wednesday to allow solar farms in ...
district 4-1a
Hamilton, Grand Lake want to control tempo
Grand Lake has escaped with wins in back-to-back games to stay perfect, and expects more of the same ...
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10/15: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Michael Andrew Milson, 33, 5154 Garland Drive, Apt. A ...
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SW La. nightlife calendar: Here’s what’s happening
Nightlife Golden Nugget, 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. — Blue Martini: DJ Fuzzy, 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday; After Party, ...
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Downtown Saturday fest aims to celebrate spirit, resilience of SW La.
Get out of the house on Saturday. “This Is Home Festival 2021” is the place to be for ...
college football
Next man up, starting RB job falls to McMahon
When camp opened in early August, Deonta McMahon was buried on the depth chart. Saturday afternoon the junior ...
college football
Scooter Hobbs column: LSU looks more like M*A*S*H unit
Presumably LSU will figure out a way to field a varsity Saturday morning for the Florida Gators’ pleasure. ...
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Charla Blake: Project Build A Future work rewarding, humbling
Since taking over as executive director for Project Build A Future in 2017, Charla Blake said she has ...