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A special team from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is conducting an inspection at the River Bend nuclear plant in St.
Looking North for Thursday, May 31, 2012
The West Feliciana Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council will hold its fifth annual Summer Fun Day for children from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the West Feliciana Sports Park at Hardwood.
Zachary Police Department arrests processed May 11 - 18
Donald Pope, 22, Zachary, booked in for bench warrant for failure to appear for driver must be licensed, expired license plate, speeding and driving under suspension Erica Cockerham, 23, St.
'Main Street' includes Bastrop, Columbia and Winnsboro
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press has produced two new books, one a coffee table tome highlighting the Main Street communities of Louisiana and the other a look at lesser-known storms that recently devastated the southwest region of our state.
Missing Winnipeg children reportedly found in Mexico
As we reported first online on Saturday, siblings Dominic and Abby Maryk -- allegedly abducted by their father in mid-2008 -- have been located by authorities in Guadalajara, Mexico, and are soon to be returned to Emily Cablek in Manitoba.
UPDATE 1-Entergy Louisiana River Bend 1 reactor shut
Entergy Corp's 974-megawatt River Bend nuclear power plant in Louisiana was shut Thursday due to the loss of a high- pressure feed to the reactor following a switchgear malfunction.
Zachary firefighters help battle St. Francisville blaze
St. Francisville and Zachary firefighters work to battle blaze in downtown St. Francisville this morning, May 24.
Witness: Fire destroys Blue Horse Saloon in St. Francisville
Murphy Painter, the former commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
Baker Police Department arrests processed May 11 - 18
Cotessa Solomon, 28, Crowley, affidavit warrant for felony theft Roderick Williams, 45, Baker, felony theft of goods and a bench warrant for failure to appear for theft of goods Vanetta Jackson, 28, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft Avery Brown, 49, Baker, fugitive through Baton Rouge PD Lemoyne Cobb, 37, Baker, first-offense ... (more)
Preacher convicted of sex crimes is released from prison
One person was injured, families are being evacuated and US 190 is shut down at Bueche Road between Port Allen and Erwinville due to a chemical fire.
Fire still burning after plant explosion
The Louisiana State Police is investigating a deadly crash involving an ATV and a pickup.
Baton Rouge Assembly to present debutantes
The Baton Rouge Assembly will present 16 debutantes at its annual ball Nov. 23 at the Baton Rouge River Center.
Reward offered for Thornhill information
The family of a man who may have disappeared from the Kingston area months ago were in Natchez Thursday distributing fliers announcing a $10,000 reward for information leading to his location.
Councilman offers bike safety gear
Baker Councilman Charles Vincent and members of his Youth Scholars and Leaders group will install free reflectors and lights on bicycles at four locations Saturday.
Baker Police Dept. arrests processed Apr. 27 - May 3
Joseph Johnson, 33, Baton Rouge, fugitive through EBRSO Elijah Lofton, 26, St. Francisville, booked for possession of marijuana and bugitive through EBR Warren Dixon, 20, Baker, booked for carnal knowledge of a juvenile , bench warrants for failure to appear for possession of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles Jeffrey ... (more)
Nature enthusiasts invited to OLLI Nature Walk in St. Francisville May 25
The Felicianas Chapter of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will host a nature walk on Friday, May 25.
Vincent discusses Hayden plans
The Southern University's art building Frank Hayden Hall is currently undergoing renovations.
Program aims to improve student performance
A statewide pilot program planned for Lafayette Parish public schools could go a long way toward curing some of the biggest ills of public education, supporters say.
Audubon Bridge traffic less than expected
One year after it opened, the $409 million John James Audubon Bridge has not attracted a large number of motorists eager to cross the Mississippi River between West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee parishes near St.