Wildfires in Sabine Parish have been brought under control, but not before destroying over a dozen homes, about 20 vehicles and burning up over 2000 acres of land. Ashley Rodrigue, with the state Fire Marshal’s Office, says the excessive heat adds another level of danger for firefighters…:

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The Village of Florien’s Facebook page is handling connecting residents with assistance.

Louisiana Public Broadcasting will air this year’s Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame ceremonies tonight at 7. LPB’s Linda Midgett says this IS a step out of the ordinary for LPB, but they’re trying something different…:

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Nearly a month after human remains were found near the East Feliciana Parish town of Clinton, sheriff’s deputies arrest a man in connection with the case. The remains were identified as those of Devante Petties, a known drug addict. A friend, 28-year-old Kenneth Muse, is under arrest for suspicion that he dumped Petties body after the man died from an overdose.

If you’re considering earning your master’s degree, UNO is launching six graduate programs online for adults who would like to earn a degree on their own schedule in a short time. Teiko Foxx has more…:

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