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Two Years After Sinkhole, Bayou Corne Residents To Be Bought Out
The collapsed salt dome forced 350 people to evacuate.
Louisiana’s University Campuses Go Smoke-Free
The state legislature in 2013 passed a law requiring all public institutions of higher education to go smoke-free by Aug. 1, 2014.
With Storms On The Way, Lafayette Opens Two Self-Serve Sandbag Locations
Residents are asked to take no more than 20 bags per household.
UL Lafayette Back To Normal Thursday After Wednesday’s Lockdown
UL Lafayette officials say the school is back to normal now after the investigation into a suspicious package found that the device was not dangerous.
UPDATE: 8-Year-Old Who Ran Away From Girard Park Found Safe
He had been missing since 10 a.m. after leaving his summer camp program at Girard Park.
UPDATE: Police Arrest Murder Suspect Who Abducted Three Children In Texas
Forty-three-year-old Pedro Alberto Monterroso-Navas (pictured), who walks with a limp, was last seen wearing black pants and a blue shirt.
Thibodaux Police Officer Locks Himself In Heated Car To Prove A Point
The Department posted the video on YouTube, and a day later it had over 30,000 views.
Mixed Opinions Surround Michael Vick Comedy Show
Local animal rights activists plan to protest the event, while another group is holding a "Forgiveness Rally."
UPDATE — Slain Vermilion Parish Deputy Identified; Arrests Made
Louisiana State Police will hold a press conference in Abbeville at 1 p.m. to discuss the shooting and the events surrounding it.
‘Daily Show’ Features Louisiana Legislators Discussing Legalizing Chicken Boxing
'The Daily Show' correspondent visits with Louisiana state senators to discuss the possibility of legalizing 'chicken boxing' and what makes it different from cock fighting.
More Than 300 Soldiers Returning To Louisiana
The two companies served for 10 months on active duty in Kuwait.
Obama Signs Flood Protection Bill
Sen. David Vitter was at the bill's signing and says this legislation authorizes hurricane flood protection for Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish.
Acadia Parish Seeking 15-Year-Old Runaway
Martin Perez is a Hispanic male standing 5-feet-11-inches tall with dark skin, hair and eyes and a cross tattoo on his right arm.
No Cash? No Problem: Louisiana OMV Now Accepting Plastic
The department is also urging people to use those services available online at expresslane.org to reduce human traffic within the OMV waiting room.
Six-Year Driver’s License Bill Headed To Jindal For Signature
The bill could help relieve long wait times at OMVs.
Autopsy Released In Girard Park Drowning
The autopsy was released May 20.
No State Sales Tax This Weekend On Hurricane Preparedness Items
The sales tax holiday suspends the state sales tax on hurricane-preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and flashlights.
Missing Woman, Children Found Safe [UPDATE]
The woman and two four-year-olds went missing while riding four-wheelers Sunday.
Lafayette Police Looking For Two Missing Children [UPDATE]
The Naquin children have been found safe and sound in New Orleans.
12-Year-Old Shoots At Baton Rouge School Bus
None of the 39 student passengers was injured.