A 191 million dollar Powerball jackpot ticket was sold last night at a gas station in Eunice. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says the last time the Bayou State saw a jackpot winner was in May of 2013. She says in 2008, a player won the second largest jackpot of 97 million dollars…:
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She says if the winner chooses the cash option, they’ll receive $119 million.

The 111th State Fair of Louisiana kicks off today a 14 day run in Shreveport with shows, rides and livestock. Fair president Chris Giordano says there will the usual fair food vendors this year, with a few putting a special focus on a fan favorite…:
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You can get more information online at statefairoflouisiana.com.

Authorities believe the man who murdered a woman whose body was found in Pineville last week is also the person that allegedly killed two people, who were found burned in a ditch that same morning. Rapides Sheriff William Hilton says Matthew Sonnier faces three counts of first-degree murder:
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The bodies were identified as Kendrick Horn and Jeremy Norris, both of Alexandria.

The world continues to react to the death of New Orleans music legend Fats Domino. Jazzfest producer Quint Davis was a long-time friend of Domino, and says the icon never forgot his roots, which was reflected in his music…
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Domino’s family says he died peacefully. He was 89.