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Elders attend 'Boot Camp' to learn about laws

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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>>

White House: US can defend against NKorea attack

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>>

Obama signs expanded Violence Against Women Act

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>>

Wildfire threat continues to be ‘very high’ across SWLA

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Due to weather conditions, the danger of wildfire in Southwest Louisiana is "very high," according to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry's daily fire weather forecast. More>>

FTC requests second review on Pinnacle’s proposed acquisition of Ameristar

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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>>

Lavergne files complaint, reportedly on hunger strike

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The man convicted in the murders of Mickey Shunick and Lisa Pate has reportedly gone on a hunger strike while in prison. More>>

DRA to invest $375,000 in Cameron Parish's Entrepreneurial Community

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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>>

Public meeting on Fort Polk assessment set Friday in DeRidder

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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>>

March of Dimes: 1938-present day Video included

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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>>

Liquefied natural gas company receives approval for lease in LC

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A special board meeting was held Wednesday night to approve the lease agreement between the Port and Magnolia LNG. More>>

Grand opening held for Lake Arthur 'bank' hotel

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L'Banca Albergo means "The Bank Hotel" in Italian, and it's the first hotel in Lake Arthur in more than 50 years. More>>

CITGO flag lowered at half-staff in honor of Chavez

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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>>

Seventh Heaven: Fairview routs Lacassine for 7th straight Class B title Video included

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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>>

Man claims woman had child with his sperm without permission

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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>>

SWLA refuges taking alligator hunter applications

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The permits include the Sabine, Lacassine and Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuges for the 2013 alligator hunting season. More>>

Deadly crash on Interstate 10

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A woman is killed in a crash on I-10 in Lake Charles. State Police have charged a man who was also hurt in the crash. More>>

City of Lake Charles joins 'Go Group' Video included

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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>>

SWLA reacts to death of Chavez Video included

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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>>

House votes to prevent March 27 federal shutdown

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>>

Louisiana residents still waiting for income tax refunds Video included

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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>>

Jindal evades questions about visit to sinkhole Video included

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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>>

LABI discusses 2013 legislative issues Video included

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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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Locke found guilty of second-degree murder

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Wilson Locke was found guilty of second-degree murder in 14th Judicial District Court on Wednesday. More>>

Westlake High announces new alert program

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The new program, known as Remind 101, sends e-mail and text alerts to students, parents and community members who sign up. More>>

No word yet if sequestration will impact local air traffic control towers

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There have been no notifications as of yet as to how sequestration cuts will affect Chennault, according to Chennault director Randy Robb. More>>

Plans unveiled for Chennault Air Show

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The Chennault Air Show is scheduled for Sept. 28-29. More>>

Elton man accused of livestock theft

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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>>

New TSA rules on knives draw fire from 9/11 kin

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>>

Strain: Beauregard Nursery not closing, but program will be realigned

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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>>

Erin Brockovich to meet with people affected by Louisiana sinkhole Video included

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Victims of the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana have grabbed the attention nationally known environmental activist Erin Brockovich. More>>

Cindy Hornsby shares her personal lung cancer fight Video included

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Lung cancer is typically linked to smokers, but it is also common in those that have never picked up a cigarette. One Lake Charles woman talks about the fight of her life against the number one cancer killer. More>>

McNeese & SEED Center 'Business Pitch' Competition

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Got a business idea? Want $1,000 to help start it up? McNeese and the Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development (SEED) Center is offering that opportunity for small businesses wanting to get off the ground and running. More>>

Fenton mayor addresses Legislative audit concerns

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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>>

Teaching hunters the safety rules

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A hunters' safety certification is required for anyone born on or after September 1, 1969.  More>>

Gov. Jindal to release tax plan by March 15 Video included

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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>>

McNeese students take a 'stand' against human trafficking Video included

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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>>

Louisiana Traveler - Sulphur High Centennial

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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>>

Edwards addresses Kinder chamber, speaks about reality show and politics

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Former Governor Edwin Edwards and wife, Trina, were in Southwest Louisiana on Monday with a film crew following closely behind. More>>

Panel recommends not getting rid of any specific tax breaks Video included

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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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Boustany says he won't run for US Senate in 2014

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>>

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge receives $1 million to rebuild research complex

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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>>

7 On Your Side: AG Buddy Caldwell Video included

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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>>

Annual low-cost rabies vaccination clinics set in Calcasieu

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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>>

Lake Charles Police respond to accident

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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>>

Newest member of Hance family arrives home

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A Lake Charles couple was given just a few days notice that they were selected as the adoptive parents for a baby girl. More>>

SWLA's own musical child prodigy Video included

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At just four years old, Tyler Clemons is already showing the world what he's got music-wise, playing the guitar, the piano and the drums.  More>>

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