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| Shopaholics |
Survey: One in ten Americans now self-admitted shopaholics
Shopping may be American's favorite sport, but it's creating problems for about a tenth of the population.
I talked to folks in the CBD about a new CouponCabin.com survey that shows one in ten Americans is a self-admitted shopaholic now. Read more...
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| LA Gun Laws |
Jindal signs controversial bill criminalizing release of permits
Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed into law a bill that makes it a crime for journalists or anyone else to publicly identify concealed handgun permit holders or applicants. Read more...
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| OPP Attack |
Details come to light on OPP stabbing
The same day a federal judge approved the Orleans Parish Prison consent decree mandating sweeping reforms at the city's lockup, two teens got into a vicious and bloody fight over dinner WWL-TV reports.
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| Service ends |
DOTD announces end of Gretna ferry service
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will utilize available funding and continue operations of the Chalmette ferry on its current schedule, but the Algiers/Canal ferry will face an adjusted schedule starting July 1st says spokeswoman Bambi Hall. Read more....
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| Jindal on GOP |
Jindal calls on GOP to stop ''bed wetting''
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has tough words for his own party in an opinion piece he wrote for the website Politico.com. The Governor criticizes the right's inability to stand up for conservative values, saying the GOP needs to stop "bed wetting" and go on the offensive. Read more...
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| New Indictments |
Ex-BP employees face new indictments over spill
Federal prosecutors have secured new indictments against a former BP engineer and a former BP executive charged separately with obstructing probes of the company's 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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| TS Barry |
TS Barry develops in the southern Gulf
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Barry has formed in the Gulf of Mexico with top winds of 40 miles per hour. Barry is expected to hit central Mexico tomorrow and is no threat to the United States.
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| Bye Bye Omaha |
Omaha will miss LSU fans
When the LSU Tigers lost in the College World Series, Omaha lost some of its most enthusiastic participants -- the Tiger fans. Read more...
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| TS Barry? |
TD2 expected to be Tropical Storm Barry
The National Hurricane Center expects Tropical Depression Two to become Tropical Storm Barry today.
They system is in the Southernmost Gulf of Mexico after crossing the Yucatan Peninsula and has an expected landfall in central Mexico tomorrow. Read more...
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| Extortion? |
Mandeville cops have arrested ''Mr. Move''
Police in Mandeville have arrested the owner of a moving company for allegedly extorting a client. "The victim reported that her previous quote of approximately $700.00 was raised to over of $2000.00 without any justification and only after the movers secured her property on their truck," Read more...
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| Oyster Crime |
Six Terrebonne Parish oystermen arrested
Authorities say six Terrebonne Parish oystermen were arrested for taking oysters during a closed season. Read more...
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| Opp Evac Plan |
Sheriffs discuss hurricane prep in Orleans
Representatives from southeast Louisiana sheriff's offices are set to discuss hurricane preparations in New Orleans. Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman's office set a news conference for Wednesday morning to provide information on evacuation procedures for his office's facilities. Read more...
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| Fish Kill $ |
DEQ gets $500K from 2011 Northshore spill
Louisiana has received a $500,000 check as part of Temple Inland's sentencing for polluting the Pearl River in 2011 with illegal discharges from its Bogalusa paper mill that killed thousands of fish. Read more...
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| Farewell |
LSU fans will miss Omaha
Thousands of Tiger fans are streaming home today following LSU's exit from the College World Series. In the dozens of interviews with LSU fans here in Omaha, a common theme came through: Omaha is a special place for folks wearing Purple and Gold. Read more...
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| Bilingual |
Loyola adds program as growing Hispanic population creates bilingual job opportu
An exploding Hispanic population in New Orleans has created a huge need for professional interpreters and translators. Read more...
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| Heading Home |
LSU heading home after falling to UNC 4-2
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday. Read more...
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Large Gulf 'dead zone' predicted for the summer
Scientists in Michigan and Louisiana are predicting a big summer "dead zone'' in the Gulf of Mexico. In the Chesapeake Bay, a smaller than average dead zone is expected. Read more...
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| Wrestling Death |
Cops: Terrytown teen murdered half sister with wrestling moves
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a 13-year-old Terrytown boy and booked him with the murder of his 5-year-old half sister. According to a news release from JPSO, officers were dispatched to 733 Carollwood Village in Terrytown. Read more...
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| Gleason on Bit |
Gleason: Shock jocks' apology 'received and accepted'
Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason today addressed the antics of some Atlanta radio personalities now out of work, following their bit that featured a mock on-air interview with a Gleason impersonator. Read more...
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| Eagles Poisoned |
$3500 reward in Thibodaux bald eagle poisonings
Federal investigators say someone poisoned and killed two bald eagles in Thibodaux. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are offering $3,500 for information leading to the conviction of whoever killed the national birds. Read more...
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| Blast Impact |
Video: Gas explosion incinerated large area
Louisiana State Police provided video showing how the natural gas pipeline explosion in Washington Parish left only baked ground where trees and other vegetation had been growing... Click here to see the video
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Judge dismisses lawsuit to stop Dixie Brewery demolition
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Dixie Brewing Co. in an effort to stop any demolition of the building which is now part of the new VA hospital under construction in New Orleans. Read more...
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Terrebonne Levee district proceeds with Morganza work
The Terrebonne Levee District is gearing up for its busiest year of levee-building yet as its board plans to move ahead with millions of dollars in construction paid for with a new 1/2-cent sales tax. Read more...
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BESE to consider funds for 'Course Choice' program
The state education board is being asked to allocate $2 million for a pilot program to expand online high school course offerings to public school students. Read more...
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| Apology |
Atlanta radio host posts long apology to Steve Gleason
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