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Dick Trickle NASCAR Star Dead

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:52:07 +0000

Authorities in North Carolina believe Dick Trickle died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71 years old. Trickle had over 1,000 racing victories on his resume, he may be the best short track driver that ever lived.

Paul McIlhenny, Head Of Company That Makes Tabasco Sauce, Dies Of Apparent Heart Attack

Jeremy Lawrence — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:54:03 +0000

He died in his New Orleans home at the age of 68.

Arrest Made In Stolen Dog Case [Updated]

Jude Walker — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:17:29 +0000

49-year-old Barry Guidry was arrested yesterday on charges of simple burglary of an automobile. Authorities revealed items of clothing belonging to a pair of hunters, Jaime and Davis Arthur, were found in Guidry's home and the arrest was made. It is believed that during the course of the burglary, "Boz", a 10-year-old labrador hunting dog was set free from his enclosed hunting kennel. The kennel was in the back of the Arthur's pick up trucked that was parked at hotel on the Evangeline Thruway. Authorities believe the animal once freed from the kennel began to roam surrounding neighborhoods where he was involved in a fight with two pit bulls. Boz's injuries were so severe that he was euthanized at a local animal shelter after he was found.