Three jockeys at Evangeline Downs Race Track in Opelousas have been arrested for taking part in a race fixing scheme. State Police arrested 46-year-old Joseph Patin Jr. and his brother, 51-year-old Billy Patin, as well as, 24-year-old LeSean Conyers…
cut 12 (10) “to win”
That’s Master Trooper Brooks David (dah-VEED).

A birthday cake made of meat, boiled eggs and hardened goat’s milk may not be your first choice for a birthday cake, but if your name is Mike The Tiger, it’s a great choice. Mike the Sixth is ten today, and Ginger Guttner from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicines reports he’s still in good shape and in the prime of his life…
CUT 4 (06) Q: “while longer”
Happy birthday, Mike.
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The State Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed the presence of a brain eating amoeba in the St. Bernard Parish Water System. Spokeswoman Olivia Hwang (WONG) says the water is safe to drink, but she urges people to avoid getting water in their noses…:
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And they’re not wasting any time, conducting a 60-day chlorine burn.

According to a study from the transportation research group TRIP, Louisianians pay about $514 extra per year for car repairs due to poor road conditions. Associate Director of Research, Carolyn Kelly, says -besides wear and tear- additional costs come in the form of accelerated vehicle depreciation, tire wear, and fuel consumption…:
CUT 6 (07) “damage repaired”