The state’s workforce commission says Louisiana set an employment record for the month of February. Scott Carwile has the story…
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Polls are open in 28 parishes today. For most residents who have an opportunity to vote, they’ll find tax proposals on the ballot. To see a sample ballot for your precinct, go to the Secretary of the State’s website or use their Geaux Vote Mobile app.

State Police say one person was killed and numerous others were injured in a three-vehicle crash in St. Landry Parish last night. The fatal victim has been identified as 55-year-old Harold Richard of Opelousas. Authorities say he was a passenger in a vehicle that attempted to cross both lanes of US 190 to gain access to the entrance ramp to I-49.

Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham, who is also a physician from Richland Parish, used his medical expertise to help a man, who nearly passed out during a flight. Abraham says this is the fourth time, since he launched his Congressional campaign that he’s had to provide medical attention to a person he met in public….
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The young man is a former marine, who was flying back home to Texas.

All smiles in southwest Louisiana, as Sasol has started construction on an eight-point-one billion dollar ethane cracker complex near Westlake. It’s the kind of news that makes Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Nic Hunter very proud…
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The project is expected to create an estimated five-thousand construction jobs and the facility should be completed in 2018.

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.

Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham, who is a physician in Richland Parish, had to administer medical treatment for a young military veteran on a plane. Abraham says the vet said he was feeling weak and his skin was white as a sheet, so the Congressman rushed to his aid….
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Abraham says it’s the fourth time, since he launched his Congressional campaign that he provided medical attention to a person he met in public.

Louisiana residents will enjoy great weather across the state this weekend. Temperatures today will range from the mid-60s to the 70s. Plenty of sunshine, warmer tomorrow as temps will be in the mids 70s to around 80 degrees. The next good chance for rain is Tuesday.

Tough loss for the number one ranked LSU baseball team last night. As the Tigers lost five to four in 12 innings to the Kentucky Wildcats. LSU looks to rebound at 6:30 tonight.

Construction is underway on Sasol’s eight-billion dollar ethane cracker complex in Westlake. Michelle Southern has more….
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State Police say a three-vehicle crash in St. Landry Parish killed one person and injured several others. The wreck occurred on US 190 near Interstate 49 when a vehicle attempted to cross both lanes of US 190 to gain access to the entrance ramp to I-49. A passenger in that vehicle, 55-year-old Harold Richard of Opelousas was killed. Investigators say alcohol contributed to the crash.

Elections are taking place in 28 parishes today. The polls will be open until eight P-M. Most of the ballots have tax measures on them. You can find sample ballots at the Secretary of State’s website or use the Geaux Vote Mobile smartphone app.

The number one ranked LSU baseball team lost last night as the Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Tigers five to four in 12 innings. Closer Jesse Stallings suffered the loss as he gave up two runs in the 12th.

Track star Lolo Jones headlined a five member class that was inducted into the LSU Alumni Association Hall of Distinction last night. Celtic Studios Executive Director Patrick Mulhearn was also an enshrinee. He’s originally from Mississippi, but graduated from LSU Grad School in 2000…
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Former LSU Associate Athletic Director Herb Vincent was also an inductee last night.

Sasol has broken ground on its eight-billion dollar ethane cracker project near Westlake. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Nic Hunter says the construction of this project will have a major impact on the economy in southwest Louisiana…:
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Officials expect the facility to be in operation in 2018.

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

Fifth District Congressman Doctor Ralph Abraham, who is a family doctor in Richland Parish, had to use his medical expertise to help a former marine, who nearly passed out during a flight….
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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.

Track star Lolo Jones and former LSU associate athletic director Herb Vincent are among the five people inducted into the school’s Hall of Distinction this weekend. Vincent worked with former LSU Coach Nick Saban and remembers the now Alabama coach fought to keep certain LSU traditions alive…
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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.