It was about 24 hours ago that LSU sent out a text alert that told students about a possible armed intruder at Coates Hall and they should run, hide or fight. LSU spokesperson Ernie Ballard says while that language may be alarming, it’s encouraged by the federal Homeland Security department.
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Attorney General Jeff Landry says the reported armed intruder was actually one of his officers who was on campus to instruct students about social media responsibility.

Public memorials begin tomorrow for former Governor Kathleen Blanco who died from cancer. She was the state’s governor during Hurricane Katrina and during an interview with Louisiana Radio Network in 2015 she recounted her frustration over how the storm overwhelmed the state…
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Minden’s largest employer, Fibrebond may re-locate to East Texas, because poor bridges in the area are making it to difficult to ship product. C-E-O Graham Walker spoke with our news partner 710 KEEL earlier today…
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DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they are aware of the problem and there is money available to fix structurally deficient bridges…
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Fibrebond is a Louisiana owned and operated company that’s been open for the last 37 years.

Slidell police have arrested two people after a school resource officer found cocaine on a five-year-old. Authorities say the child didn’t know he had the drugs. 23-year-old Angelica Stanley and 51-year-old Ellis Cousin were taken into custody at their home and they are facing several charges.