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Storms slam recovering Oklahoma City area
The torrential showers drenched fields of debris where homes and schools stood before Monday's massive tornado. The National Weather Service warned of wind gusts up to 60 mph, which could send remnants of precious possessions flying through the air -- again. The weather service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Oklahoma City area, including Moore, and a flash flood warning as ...
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OKC Mayor 12000 homes damaged in storm
At least 12,000 homes were damaged or demolished from Monday's abysmal tornado, Oklahoma City Mayor Mike Cornett said. The twister killed 24 people, including 10 children, and injured 353 in central ...
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Construction underway for Jefferson-Houston Schools new $44M building
Jefferson-Houston School in Alexandria is on its way to getting a new building, The Washington Post reports. Construction started this week for the school that is under pressure to improve academically. Superintendent Morton Sherman told a crowd of parents, students, and politicians that the $44 million facility would usher in a new chapter in the schools history. The new school will have a ...
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The Bistro in Jefferson Twp. offers affordable homemade meals in a fun family atmosphere
The Fraschetti family made its first venture into a full restaurant on Jan. 3 by basing a Pizza Joe's franchise on site and then adding homemade ...
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Man charged in fatal Cut Off shooting
According to the sheriff's office, another man, Robert Paul Chouest, 30, told officers he approached and tried to talk to Galjour, who was lying in a neighbor's ...
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The Ex
Jerks come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of mobility, as demonstrated in the new comedy The Ex, which has the gall to make its smarmy villain a wheelchair-bound creep. As played by Arrested Development's Jason Bateman with perfectly edged snarkiness that suggests a big F--- you beneat ... ...
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I-Team Rep. Jeff Arnold doesn’t recuse himself in O.P. Juvenile Judge debate
A 2010 audio tape, obtained exclusively by the WDSU I-Team, is riling up members of the Greater Covington NAACP and African-American community on the ...
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Blood donated in support of second line shooting victims
The drive was at the Frenchman Street Art Market, which is about 7 blocks away from where the second line shooting that injured 20 people took place on May ...
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Man arrested on marijuana possession charges
Houma police said detectives were patrolling Park Avenue on Monday when they saw a man in a Chevrolet Suburban place what looked like a marijuana cigar in his mouth. Officers said the man was also playing his music extremely ...
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I-Team Uncovering how many hours O.P. Juvenile Court Judges preside
A 2010 audio tape, obtained exclusively by the WDSU I-Team, is riling up members of the Greater Covington NAACP and African-American community on the ...
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Police reveal more details in car dealership burglaries
Prior to Williams' arrest, the owner of Lamarque Ford on Williams Boulevard sent out a video of a man believed to be behind the theft inside the Lamarque Ford complex. Police said a Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office detective saw the video and recalled several investigations involving theft of tire, rims and other property stolen from car dealerships in Jefferson ...
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The world's best known footballer was speaking after formally announcing his retirement.
Hotel Review
Le Meridien Noumea, New Caledonia
This deluxe hotel is reputedly the finest in New Caledonia. The drive from Tontouta international airport is 45 minutes and ...
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