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17 hrs ago | KTBS-TV Shreveport

Governor to hold town meetings in Northwest Louisiana

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will hold town hall meeting in three Northwest Louisiana towns on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Springhill, LA, Vivian, LA

Tue Jul 22, 2008

The Daily Advertiser

Lawmakers' ire imperils progress

The anger of some lawmakers over Gov. Bobby Jindal's veto of their pet projects is understandable, since the governor allowed funding for similar projects in other areas.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Natchitoches, LA, Gibsland, LA, Junction City, LA, Haynesville, LA

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Tyler Morning Telegraph

David's Song Committed To Gospel Music

TRAVELIN' MEN: Tyler's David Huffine , San Antonio's David McKain , and Homer, La., resident David Fowler are on the road 49 weekends a year with their Southern Gospel group David's Song.

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Related Topix: University of Texas System, San Antonio (University of Texas System), Tyler (University of Texas System)

Fri Jul 18, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Region briefs: Couple arrested in domestic dispute

HOMER - A man and woman were arrested Saturday after injuring each other during a domestic dispute, Claiborne Parish Sheriff Ken Bailey said in a news release.

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Related Topix: Haynesville, LA, Shreveport, LA, Shreveport (Louisiana State University System), Louisiana State University System, Morris (University of Minnesota System)

Wed Jul 16, 2008

NOLA.com

Two-thirds of lawmakers' pet projects still funded

While Gov. Bobby Jindal enraged lawmakers by stripping millions of dollars from their favored projects in this year's budget, he only struck at less than a third of the add-ons crammed into the state's spending ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Haynesville, LA

Wed Jul 09, 2008

News-Star

Piney Hills Harmony gives awards to multiple members

Piney Hills Harmony member Lisa Holmes, of Homer, has been named the local Sweet Adeline of the Year.

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Related Topix: Monroe, LA, West Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro, Shreveport, LA, Shreveport Metro

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Lake Cowichan Gazette

Music made for everyone

While Roots and Blues also hosts a wide array of multi-cultural and roots genres of music, the 16th Annual is most definitely jam-packed with some of the hottest blues artists on the planet - ' and no one is ...

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Related Topix: Blues, Bobby Rush

Sun Jun 22, 2008

News-Star

New 'The Q' is home, sweet home

A couple of months ago, while enjoying a steak at Moon's Cafe near Homer, I heard a familiar voice on the 70-year-old restaurant's official country music radio station.

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Related Topix: Dubach, LA, Athens, LA, Sibley, LA, Goldonna, LA, Eros, LA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Regional Briefs: Homer couple accused of fraud

SALINE - A driver who was stopped for improper lane use in Saline, along with his passenger, went to jail on drug charges, Bienville Sheriff John Ballance said.

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Related Topix: Creole, LA, Bienville, LA, Task Force, War Movies, Drama, Saline, LA

Tue Jun 10, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Homer couple charged with arson, fraud

HOMER - A husband and wife are accused of burning down their home to collect insurance money, according to information from Claiborne Parish Sheriff Ken Bailey.

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Related Topix: Haynesville, LA

Sat May 31, 2008

Seattle Weekly

Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay

Once more, Harold Lee and Kumar Patel are on a road trip, this time not in search of the perfect late-night slider-a positively Homerian quest-but the old college friend who can clear their good names with the ...

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Related Topix: Kal Penn, War Movies, Drama, Homeland Security, US News, Camp Delta, Movies, Entertainment

Wed May 21, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Regional Briefs: Natchitoches teens arrested in murder plot

HOMER - A Summerville man who was speeding on U.S. Highway 79 in Claiborne Parish ended up going to jail on a drug charge after a suspected marijuana-filled cigarette was found in the vehicle, Claiborne Parish ...

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Related Topix: Drugs, Natchitoches, LA

Sat May 17, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Regional Briefs: Courthouse electrical system to be upgraded

“There's not enough electrical capacity”

ARCADIA - The Bienville Parish Courthouse will get an electrical upgrade in the coming weeks. via The Shreveport Times

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Related Topix: Arcadia, LA, Haynesville, LA, Gibsland, LA, Grand Cane, LA, Drugs

Thu May 15, 2008

Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

Port coffee shop to stay open

“It's hard to think about Port Jervis without Homer's”

Rumors have been flying around that Homer's Coffee Shop, an institution dating back to the 1950s, is closing. via Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

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Related Topix: Breakfast, Life, Food

Tue May 13, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Regional Briefs: Three charged in armed robbery

“So it was pretty productive night”

HOMER - About 450 cars passed through the Claiborne Parish sheriff's DWI checkpoint during a 31 2-hour span Friday night, with two drivers being arrested on driving while intoxicated charges, Sheriff Ken Bailey ... via The Shreveport Times

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Related Topix: Minden, LA, Campti, LA

Mon May 12, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Regional Briefs: Melrose festival to feature 120 crafts makers

“The closure of the road will not hinder access to any location or residence of the immediate area”

NATCHITOCHES - The Melrose Arts and Crafts Festival will celebrate its 34th year June 14-15 at historic Melrose Plantation. via The Shreveport Times

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Related Topix: Many, LA, Pineville, LA, Louisiana, Natchitoches, LA

Sun May 04, 2008

Daily World

Auzenne / Williams

Patsy Ann Auzenne of Opelousas and Otha Anders of Grambling announce the engagement of their daughter Kourtney Renie Auzenne to Willie A. Williams Sr. via Daily World

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Related Topix: Grambling, LA, Opelousas, LA, Wedding

Wed Apr 30, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Regional Briefs: Stagecoach Trail Day, quilt show Saturday

“This case is still under investigation and other arrests may be forthcoming”

MOUNT LEBANON - The 40th annual Stagecoach Trail Day and Quilt Show, sponsored by the Mount Lebanon Historical Society, begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. via The Shreveport Times

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Related Topix: Gibsland, LA, Events, Mount Lebanon, LA

Tue Apr 29, 2008

KTBS-TV Shreveport

Claiborne Parish man admits killing elderly woman; sentenced to life in prison

Created: April 29, 2008 06:33 PM Modified: April 29, 2008 06:33 PM A North Louisiana man pleaded guilty today and was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of an 83-year-old woman who was killed two years ... via KTBS-TV Shreveport

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Related Topix: Lisbon, LA, Claiborne, LA, Death Penalty

Wed Apr 23, 2008

The Pitch

Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay

Once more, Harold Lee and Kumar Patel are on a road trip, this time not in search of the perfect late-night slider - a positively Homerian quest - but looking for the old college friend who can clear their ... via The Pitch

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Related Topix: US News, Camp Delta, Movies, Entertainment

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