There’s a growing concern in northwest Louisiana over a plan to burn 15-million pounds of M6 propellant in steel trays at Camp Minden. Minden Mayor Tommy Davis says they’re worried about possible health effects…:
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The explosive propellant once belonged to Explo Systems, who went bankrupt which is why it’s in bunkers at Camp Minden. It’s deteriorating so there is a worry it could explode if not disposed of soon.

A spokeswoman for the Jindal Administration says a 200 to 300 million dollar cut in funding to higher ed is being considered for the fiscal year budget that starts July 1st. The UL-System says they are confident the legislature would never allow such a cut in funding to happen.

The latest fund raising totals from Republican Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle shows he is a serious candidate for governor. Eric Gill has more…:
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Shaquille O’Neal caused a fun ruckous Friday morning at the Lafayette Parish Courthouse as he was sworn in as a deputy city marshal. Clerk of Court Louis Perret called the swearing of Shaq the coolest he’s ever done. The former LSU basketball standout was on TNT Thursday night then drove all the way here from Miami.