Louisiana State Police - Sat Nov 07
An unrestrained Port Allen man was killed last night in a single-vehicle crash on LA 986 east of LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish.
Ascension mulls charter changesWBRZ - Sat Nov 07
Ascension Parish government officials said Friday they are undecided about how 28 proposed amendments to the home rule charter will be placed on the election ballot March 27.
State officials keep eye on IdaThe Daily Advertiser - Sat Nov 07
BATON ROUGE - Although it's not likely to be a threat to Louisiana, state officials are watching the storm that was Hurricane Ida for possible strengthening when it moves into the Gulf of Mexico.
Nonprofit firm to provide health care at 4 schoolsKSLA-TV Shreveport - Fri Nov 06
A nonprofit medical company will provide free medical care to students from low-income families at four elementary schools in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Ethel man killed in traffic crashWBRZ - Fri Nov 06
Bruce Chaisson,33, of Ethel, was killed in a traffic crash around 10:55 p.m. Thursday night.
Police motorcycle skills competition at Cabela's Friday, Saturday2theadvocate.com - Fri Nov 06
In this file photo, Louisiana State Police Trooper David Anderson practices for a timed event in 2004 at the Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills Championship.
Insurance audit dispute resolvedTimes-Picayune - Fri Nov 06
A long-running feud over the costs of audits of the Department of Insurance has been resolved with Legislative Auditor Steve Theriot writing off more than $232,600 in charges to Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon.
U.S. 190 widening meeting held with scant noticeNOLA.com - Thu Nov 05
A public meeting to discuss the state's interest in widening U.S. 190 between U.S. 11 in Slidell and Fontainebleau State Park near Mandeville attracted only a few residents this week, as word about the meeting and, apparently, the proposed project failed to spread beyond the few agencies involved.
Group Home ClosedKLFY-TV Lafayette - Thu Nov 05
A group home in Lafayette has had its license revoked and been shut down by the state.
Metairie map maker begins trip from Canada to New Orleans on original Jefferson HighwayNOLA.com - Wed Nov 04
Mike Conlin, right, and Gary Augustine set out in motorhome from Winnepeg for the 1,400-mile journey down the original route of Jefferson Highway to New Orleans The Metairie resident who grew up in Canada and works as a professional map maker noticed that few people today seem aware of the highway's significance.
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