The Louisiana Workforce Commission says Louisiana private employers have added 26-thousand jobs over the year based on February employment numbers. The commission’s executive director Curt Eysink says this type of growth with the state’s labor force should continue…

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The unemployment rate for February was six-point-seven percent but it’s the second straight month it has declined.

A proposal to be sponsored by New Orleans Representative Walt Leger would use Gulf oil spill money for possible long-term financing for Louisiana colleges. Leger feels a trust fund should be set up for colleges from recovery money received from the 2010 disaster…

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The state is expected to receive billions of dollars from BP to pay for economic damage caused by the spill.

The state Department of Agriculture and Forestry will put traps out to track the invasive asian bug called the Emerald Ash Borer. The beetle was discovered recently in Webster Parish and it kills ash trees. Commissioner Mike Strain says the traps will be placed in high risk areas along the interstate, welcome centers and the Mississippi River delta…

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Strain says the beetle, which is difficult to eradicate, is often transported into an area by infested firewood. He says they want to keep this insect from attacking the thousands of Ash trees in the Atchafalaya Basin, the Mississippi River delta, and urban areas as well.

The Baton Rouge man accused of shooting his neighbor to death in a supposed vigilante killing, surrendered to police Thursday evening. Thirty-one year-old Yovanni Anibal Ramos-Salazar is accused of killing of 28-year-old Joel Guevara, after he found out Guevara had been accused of raping a relative…
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That’s BRPD Cpl. Don Copolla, who says Ramos-Salazar is charged with 2nd-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon.

The LSU Alumni Association Hall of Distinction is going on tonight, and there are several recognizable names on the list of inductees; one is Celtic Studios Executive Director Patrick Mulhearn, who was originally from Mississippi, but graduated from LSU Grad School in 2000…
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Fifth District Congressman Doctor Ralph Abraham from Richland Parish, had to use his medical expertise to help a man, who nearly passed out during a flight. Abraham says this is the fourth time this kind of thing has happened since he launched his Congressional campaign….
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The young man is a former marine,w ho was flying back home to Texas.

Sasol has broken ground on its multi-billion dollar ethane cracker and derivatives project near Westlake. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Nic Hunter says they are excited the project is finally underway…
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The South African-based company expects the facility to be in operation in 2018.

LSU’s Acacia fraternity has been closed after a school investigation determined the group hazed new members last fall. Here’s Eric Gill with more…
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Tomorrow is election day in 28 parishes across the state, with polls opening tomorrow morning at 7 am and staying open until 8 pm. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says you can download the geauxvote smart phone app to find polling locations and sample ballots. That’s geaux spelled the Cajun way.
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The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for a Rayne man accused of stealing crawfish from a crawfish plant. Spokesperson Maxine Trahan says a dock worker called authorities after witnessing the theft…
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Then, he took off at about 100 miles an hour, and he is still at large. If you have any information, contact the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

All smiles in the southwest Louisiana, as Sasol has broken ground on an ethane cracker and derivatives mega project near Westlake. It’s the kind of news that makes Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Nic Hunter very proud…
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The Sasol investment is 9 billion dollars.

In what is being described as a vigilante killing, Baton Rouge Police say the suspect has surrendered to authorities. 31-year-old Yovanni Anibal Ramos-Salazar is accused of the shooting death of his neighbor, 28-year-old Joel Guevara. BRPD Corporal Don Copolla…
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Authorities believe Ramos-Salazar killed Guevara after he found out that Guevara had been accused of raping a relative.

The 2015 LSU Alumni Association Hall of Distinction takes place tonight and among this year’s inductees are track Olympian Lolo Jones, Celtic Studios Executive Director Patrick Mulhearn and SEC Associate Commissioner of Communications Herb Vincent, who says that call was a total surprise…
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Vincent served under several Tiger coaches, from Mike Archer all the way up to Les Miles.
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Sasol has broken ground on its ethane cracker and derivatives mega project near Westlake. Michelle Southern reports…
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Louisiana has set another employment record, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Also in February, the unemployment rate decreased for the second month in a row to 6.7 percent. The private sector added over 29 thousand jobs. That’s good news for employers and job seekers.

Fifth District Congressman Doctor Ralph Abraham, who is family doctor in Richland Parish, had to use his medical expertise to help a former marine, who nearly passed out during a flight. Abraham says he was sitting near the young man, when he noticed a problem with a fellow passenger:
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Abraham says he was able to quickly administer some first aid to the individual, who was recently discharged as a marine and flying back home to Texas.

Sasol has broken ground on its ethane cracker and derivatives mega project near Westlake. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Nic Hunter says the construction of this project will have an sudden impact on the economy in southwest Louisiana…:
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They expect the facility to be in operation in 2018.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a man they believe shot and killed someone because he was angry that person had raped a family member has turned himself in with his lawyer. Cpl. Don Coppola says 31-year-old Yovanni Anibal Ramos-Salazar is accused in the death of 28-year-old Joel Guevara…:
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Ramos-Salazar is charged with second degree murder and illegal use of a weapon.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for a Rayne man accused of stealing crawfish from a crawfish plant. Spokeswoman Maxine Trahan says they are still looking for Cary Bastain who they believe stole 6 sacks off a dock…:
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The charges are simple burglary, reckless operation, and aggravated flight from an officer.

LSU’s Acacia fraternity has been closed after a school investigation determined the group hazed new members last fall. Eric Gill has more…:
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State Police say a 55-year-old woman from Reddell was killed in a pedestrian-vehicle accident on LA Highway 13 in Evangeline Parish. They say Terry Trumps was hit and killed as she was walking along the highway north of Mamou. Investigators say it was still dark outside when she was hit and she was wearing dark clothing. The driver of the vehicle has not been cited at this time.

Sasol has broken ground on its ethane cracker and derivatives mega project near Westlake. The South African-based company expects the facility to be in operation in 2018. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Nic Hunter says they are excited that this project is finally underway…:
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By the time the project is complete, Sasol’s investment will total almost $9 billion.

The controversial 2015 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival poster, whom some felt was racist, has reportedly sold out. The NAACP and Festival leaders agreed that the painting would not be sold during the event but the Kiwanis have apparently ordered more because it’s now in such high demand.

Baton Rouge police say the suspect in what is being described as a vigilante killing has surrendered to authorities. 31-year-old Yovanni Anibal Ramos-Salazar is accused of the shooting death of his neighbor, 28-year-old Joel Guevara. Cpl. Don Coppola says Ramos-Salazar turned himself in, in the presence of his attorney, Thursday evening…:
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Authorities believe Ramos-Salazar killed Guevara after he found out that Guevara had been accused of raping a relative.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for a Rayne man accused of stealing crawfish from a crawfish plant. Spokeswoman Maxine Trahan says a dock worker called authorities after witnessing the theft…:
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He faces charges of simple burglary, reckless operation, and aggravated flight from an officer.

The 2015 LSU Alumni Association Hall of Distinction takes place tonight and among this year’s inductees are track Olympian Lolo Jones and SEC Associate Commissioner of Communications Herb Vincent. Celtic Studios Executive Director Patrick Mulhearn will also be inducted and he says his life continues to revolve around LSU…:
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The Alumni Association says Hall of Distinction inductees are those who have distinguished themselves through their careers, their personal civic accomplishments and their loyalty to their alma mater.

Nobody ended up claiming that million dollar Powerball ticket yesterday from a drawing in September as it expires. The ticket was sold in Minden Louisiana Lottery officials say that money now goes back to bump up payments in scratch off games and player promotions.

In looking at the latest census numbers, some are concerned that Louisiana could be in danger of losing another Congressional seat. Demographer Elliot Stonecipher says we really need to see more population growth as the latest numbers show the state’s population only increased 2.6 percent since 2010…:
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East Baton Rouge Parish remains the most populated parish in the state.

A man from LaPlace has developed an app to keep teenagers from texting and driving. Mike Watson says Text Guardian is tied to the GPS device on cellular devices and parents can set to a certain speed…:
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Right now Text Guardian is only available on Android devices but should be on iOS soon.

Turkey season opens tomorrow and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries predicts a bumper crop for hunters. Eric Gill reports…:
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LSU’s Acacia fraternity has been closed after a school investigation determined the group hazed new members last fall. The university reports it confirmed several Student Code violations, including forced alcohol consumption,physical violence, and several acts of theft. President F. King Alexander said hazing will not be tolerated at LSU and has suspended the fraternity until at least 2018.

A man from LaPlace has developed an app to keep teenagers from texting and driving. Michelle Southern reports…

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LSU’s Acacia fraternity has been closed after a school investigation determined the group hazed new members last fall. The university reports it confirmed several Student Code violations, including forced alcohol consumption,physical violence, and several acts of theft during a trip to Auburn last fall. In a statement, LSU President F. King Alexander said hazing will not be tolerated and suspended the fraternity until at least 2018.

Demographer Elliot Stonecipher is worried that Louisiana could lose another Congressional seat if the state doesn’t see more growth in population. The three fastest growing parishes in the state since 2010 are Ascension, Orleans and St. Bernard. Stonecipher says from 2013-14 Orleans Parish grew one-point-four percent…

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New Census figures show the state’s population has only increased two-point-six percent since 2010.

Somebody missed out on being a Powerball millionaire, because they didn’t claim their million dollar ticket from September 27th’s drawing before the deadline expired. Louisiana Lottery spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin says it’s extremely rare for a million dollar prize to go unclaimed. She says some don’t realize that you don’t have to have all 6 Powerball numbers to win a prize…

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She says that $1 million will go back into winnings.