An elderly Catahoula Parish woman is recovering after authorities say she was sexually assaulted, kidnapped and forced into the trunk of her vehicle. Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says the suspect, 32-year-old Jimmy Edward Franklin, is a career criminal…:
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He faces at least 11 charges including rape and kidnapping and more are pending.

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is asking residents that have a real Christmas tree to make sure they are properly watered, because when they dry out, the tree becomes a fire hazard….
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He says the best way to keep your family safe from a fire is to make sure you have a working smoke alarm.

NORAD is gearing up to track Santa’s journey around the world. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Tonight you can help usher in Santa in St. James Parish at the annual lighting of the bonfires along the Mississippi River levee.

Members of the military who can’t be at home this Christmas are sending holiday wishes to their families in Louisiana…:
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