Louisiana has the fifth highest black homicide victimization rate in the nation, according to the Violence Policy Center. The study details homicide rates for 2012. VPC executive director, Josh Sugarmann, says what’s striking about homicide, in general, is that the victims are usually male…

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Louisiana’s black homicide rate is more than five times the overall homicide rate nationwide.

The Vermilionville Historic Village in Lafayette is hosting a big fundraiser tonight to help pay for three Grammy nominated local artists trip to attend the festivities. Spokeswoman Erin Segura says they really hope Louisiana takes home this Grammy…

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The Magnolia Sisters, Jo-El Sonnier and Bonsoir, Catin will perform at the Vermilionville Performance Center beginning at 7PM.

Former “Sons of Guns” reality TV star Will Hayden is scheduled to be arraigned on rape charges in Livingston Parish today. This rape charge stems from a March 2013 incident involving a girl who was 11-years-old at the time. Hayden also faces indecency with a juvenile charges from an incident that happened with another girl in 1995. Hayden is expected to plea not guilty. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggrivated rape in East Baton Rouge Parish last week.

The current Louisiana statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now below $1.95 and it’s surprised American Automobile Association…

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