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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.
Handful Of Louisiana-Filmed Series Earn Emmy Nods
"True Detective" is expected to be a strong contender in this year's awards ceremony.
Still No Cause Of Death For 12-Year-Old Talaija Dorsey
Forty-two-year-old John Celestine is charged with her murder.
Poll: Louisiana Residents Want Immigration Reform
Dr. Sue Weishar, a migration specialist at Loyola University, says the current rules keep thousands of foreign born college grads with STEM skills from gaining employment.
Three West Nile Cases Discovered In State
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has discovered three cases of West Nile Virus. Authorities say they usually see more cases before this time of year.
Poll: Louisiana Majority Opposes Same-Sex Marriage
Public Policy Polling surveyed 664 registered voters, revealing 55 percent of respondents are against same-sex marriage in Louisiana, while 32 percent are in support of it.
Cassidy: Expansion Of Energy Industry Can Produce Jobs
Cassidy says a common sense solution to creating jobs and lowering energy costs is the construction of the Keystone Pipeline.
Poison Control Having Trouble Keeping Up With Synthetic Weed Bans
The Poison Control Center's director says there are so many chemicals that can cause a cannabis-like high, that it's hard to keep up with the manufacturers.
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.
Jindal Signs Law Restricting EBT Use
Retailers and EBT cardholders face penalties if they violate the law.
Teachers Say Schools, Students Aren’t Tech-Ready For PARCC
Teachers also say their students don't have the technical skills to take the online tests.
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.
Lawmakers Lessen Restrictions For Home Bakers
These individuals are now exempt from some state licensing standards.
Jindal To Sign Legislation Killing Oil And Gas Suit
Jindal delayed signing the bill earlier this week to wait for Caldwell's opinion, but the governor is not heeding the attorney general's advice to dismiss the legislation.
Louisiana DOTD To Study Self-Driving Cars
New Orleans Rep. Walt Leger said he wants to attract the vehicle-makers to the state.
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.