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Suspect in Port Allen slaying arrested in Texas

West Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputies say an Addis man accused of fatally shooting a 36-year-old Plaquemine man during an alleged drug deal was arrested Wednesday in Texas.

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Mon May 20, 2013

KRMG-AM Tulsa

Man accused of firing gun at crowd

A 19-year-old man accused of firing 12 shots into a crowd of almost 20 people and striking two victims at a gas station Sunday surrendered to authorities early Monday.

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Mon May 13, 2013

The Advocate

Inside Report: J-turn projects verdict mixed in Ascension

The new J-turns nearly finished at La. 42 and Airline Highway in Prairieville have not been received well so far by some drivers.

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Wed May 01, 2013

The Advocate

Port Allen fire chief backs fire district compromise bill

Fire Chief Rick Boudreaux told the City Council on Wednesday that proposed legislation merging West Baton Rouge Parish's six fire subdistricts into one parishwide fire district is getting traction in the state Legislature and could mean major fire protection changes if enacted.

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The Advocate

Judge sets $500,000 bail in Addis - murder for hire' case

A state district judge set bail at $500,000 during arraignment proceedings Wednesday for a Livingston Parish woman accused of the "murder for hire" killing of her husband in West Baton Rouge Parish.

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WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

Judge sets bond for woman suspected in husband's murder

Monique Kitts of Port Allen pleaded not guilty to principle to second-degree murder and conspiracy to murder in Judge Robin Free's courtroom Wednesday morning.

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Thu Apr 25, 2013

The Advocate

West Baton Rouge consolidates water systems

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council voted unanimously Thursday night to absorb Water District 2 into the parish water system.

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