The strong storm activity that swept through southeast Louisiana earlier today has resulted in wind damage and street flooding in the area. Eric Gill reports…
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In Shreveport/Bossier, it’s the start of Navy Week — an opportunity for the ArkLaTex to meet Sailors and learn about their missions. Scheduled events include free concerts, demonstrations, commemorative events, school visits and service projects. The schedule of events can be found at NavyOutreach-dot-org.
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Powerful storms along the Gulf Coast had tragic results in Mobile Bay causing several sailboats to capsize. A Pineville man also died competing in a regatta Saturday afternoon. The family of 27 year-old Kris Beall confirmed that one of the bodies recovered was his. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Seth Johnson says the storm caught boaters by surprise…
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That state bill for a tax increase on cigarettes has cleared the House Ways and Means Committee. That tax would move the tax from 36 cents to 68 cents. The measure passed 11-5, but not without opposition like former state senator Fred Hoyt, who is a convenient store owner…
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