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After a continued investigation into two homicides that took place on Christmas Day, the Alexandria Police can confirm there is a connection between them.  The investigations are ongoing and more physical evidence from both crime scenes will be processed and examined that may reveal further links and possible motives for the crimes.

 

Rain is in the forecast today, but the possibility of severe weather exists for tomorrow. C-S Ross with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says a strong line of thunderstorms will enter northwest Louisiana early tomorrow morning

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Ross says large hail is also possible…

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Two juveniles were killed this morning in a mobile home fire in the Claiborne Parish town of Homer. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the ages on the victims are 16 and 4-years-old

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Rodrigue says the home did not have working smoking detectors and says four people were able to escape.