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Family of Welsh shooting victim speaks out
KPLC - News
Jan 31Authorities have increased their presence in Welsh following a night of violent crime that left one man injured, another dead and house burned down. The family of the deceased talked to 7 News about the crime they say should have never happened. »
1 dead, 1 hurt in Welsh gunfire; nearby fire probed
KPLC - News
Jan 30A man has died as a result of gunfire in Welsh last night. »
Shooting in Welsh sends two people to the hospital
KPLC TV News
Jan 30Welsh Police are investigating a shooting at 206 Kennedy Street. Police said two people were shot and taken to hospitals with injuries. Detectives are still questioning witnesses. »
Trial date set in synthetic pot case
Ksla - La Headlines
Jan 29Trial for the manager of a Welsh convenience store accused of selling products containing synthetic marijuana has been set for May 7. »
LSU Ag agent retiring in Jeff Davis Parish
KNOE Local News
Jan 22Allen Hogan will retire April 1 after more than 35 years as the LSU AgCenter's extension agent in Jefferson Davis Parish. »
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Is There Anything That You Are Sicker Of Hearing Than Christmas Music?
The Hayride
Jan 03If there could possibly be anything that turns your stomach on Jan 2 more than hearing one more Christmas tune, it has to be listening to Republicans beating up on each other in the primary season. With that in mind, I was sent a ditty today that was c... »
Interstate Traffic Fines Fuel Some Local Budgets
The Hayride
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On The Lt. Governor’s Race
The Hayride
Oct 23The final tally had Jay Dardenne beating Billy Nungesser 53-47, which was a slightly smaller margin than the 54-46 spread I expected. Dardenne, ultimately, is beatable in a statewide race. But he won’t be beaten the way Nungesser tried to do it. Some a... »
Jindal Should Be Wary Of Alario
The Hayride
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