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Usufruct, probate and interdiction. If you don't know those words, you may not have all your legal ducks in a row when it comes to preparing for the future. More>>
The U.S. is fully capable of defending itself against a North Korean ballistic missile attack, the White House said Thursday, after Pyongyang threatened a pre-emptive nuclear strike on the United States. More>>
President Barack Obama signed expanded protections for domestic violence victims into law Thursday, renewing a measure credited with curbing attacks against women a year and a half after it lapsed amid partisan bickering. More>>
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Pinnacle Entertainment and Ameristar Casinos say they are complying with the Federal Trade Commission on a second request of information regarding Pinnacle's proposed acquisition of Ameristar. More>>
The man convicted in the murders of Mickey Shunick and Lisa Pate has reportedly gone on a hunger strike while in prison. More>>
The development and growth of small businesses in Cameron Parish will get a little easier with a $375,000 investment from the Delta Regional Authority, announced Wednesday by Chairman Chris Masingill. More>>
A public meeting will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 8 for local leaders and residents to discuss the proposed Army Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Fort Polk, a recent assessment by the U.S. Army concerning a possible troop reduction of about 5,300 soldiers and Army civilians at the Vernon Parish installation. More>>
It has been 75 years since President Franklin Roosevelt founded the March of Dimes. KPLC's Britney Glaser looks at the March of Dimes' impact today. More>>
A special board meeting was held Wednesday night to approve the lease agreement between the Port and Magnolia LNG. More>>
L'Banca Albergo means "The Bank Hotel" in Italian, and it's the first hotel in Lake Arthur in more than 50 years. More>>
Here in the Lake Area, many are commenting about the American flag being lowered at half-staff at the CITGO facility, owned by the Venezuelan government. More>>
We knew generally that history would be made tonight in Monroe; we just didn't know the specifics. Would Fairview win again to take home an incredible *seventh* straight Class B title? Or would the Lacassine More>>
Sulphur's Layne Hardin is suing his ex-girlfriend Tobie Devall in a Texas court alleging she inseminated herself with his sperm from a Houston area sperm bank without his permission. More>>
The permits include the Sabine, Lacassine and Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuges for the 2013 alligator hunting season. More>>
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With several big projects in the pipeline the Lake Area is preparing for the influx of temporary workers and growing pains that come with it. The City of Lake Charles officially joined the effort to collectively manage those issues. More>>
A young and healthy Hugo Chavez visited Citgo in Southwest Louisiana, some ten years ago, since Citgo is owned by Venezuela. Yet, in this country, he's been called a dictator and a tyrant -- anti-American More>>
Republicans pushed legislation through the House on Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown this month while easing the short-term impact of $85 billion in spending cuts - at the same time previewing a longer-term plan to... More>>
A huge talker on social media Wednesday was income tax refunds. Louisiana residents say they are still waiting for their money or just some answers. The Louisiana Department of Revenue says identity theft is part of the hold-up. More>>
Gov. Bobby Jindal dodged questions about whether he'll visit the site of a massive sinkhole that has swallowed nine acres of land in swampy Assumption Parish. More>>
When the 2013 session of the Louisiana Legislature gets underway, officials with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry will be in the thick of it.
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Wilson Locke was found guilty of second-degree murder in 14th Judicial District Court on Wednesday. More>>
The new program, known as Remind 101, sends e-mail and text alerts to students, parents and community members who sign up. More>>
There have been no notifications as of yet as to how sequestration cuts will affect Chennault, according to Chennault director Randy Robb. More>>
The Chennault Air Show is scheduled for Sept. 28-29. More>>
An Elton man is accused of livestock theft and criminal trespassing, according to a news release from the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office. More>>
Some family members of victims killed in the Sept. 11 terror attacks said Wednesday that they are outraged by the Transportation Security Administration's decision to let passengers carry pocketknives on planes. More>>
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry-operated tree nursery in DeRidder won't close, but a program there will be realigned, according to Commissioner Mike Strain. More>>
Victims of the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana have grabbed the attention nationally known environmental activist Erin Brockovich. More>>
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We reported on a legislative audit report that accused the village of Fenton of mis-spending tax payer dollars. KPLC's Lee Peck talks to Fenton Mayor Eddie Alfred about the audit. More>>
A hunters' safety certification is required for anyone born on or after September 1, 1969. More>>
Gov. Bobby Jindal will unveil the details of his proposed tax code rewrite to lawmakers by the end of next week, honoring a request by House Speaker Chuck Kleckley. More>>
For Rusty Havens and the student chapter of McNeese State University's International Justice Mission, the fight for justice is just beginning. Starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, they're standing for 27 consecutive hours representing the 27 million enslaved people worldwide. More>>
Alumni of Sulphur High School are getting excited about the school's centennial celebration in April. The West Calcasieu school has a rich and storied history. More>>
Former Governor Edwin Edwards and wife, Trina, were in Southwest Louisiana on Monday with a film crew following closely behind. More>>
Lawmakers spent months reviewing Louisiana's list of tax breaks and a study panel recommends not getting rid of any specific tax breaks in the state.
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Republican U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany says he won't challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu in her re-election bid next year. More>>
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced more than $1 million in recovery aid to build a new Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Fish Lab and Fish Lab Complex, both of which were destroyed in Hurricane Rita, according to a news release from FEMA. More>>
This is the 15th annual National Consumer Protection Week -- and Louisiana's Attorney General is observing it by giving advice to citizens on how to take advantage of their consumer rights. Louisiana More>>
In an effort to prevent the spread of rabies infection in Calcasieu Parish, the Office of Animal Services will be offering two drive-through rabies clinics in coming weeks. More>>
The Lake Charles Police Department is on the scene of a traffic accident that occurred in the I-210/La. 14 area in Lake Charles. More>>
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