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Ceiling vote floors state delegation

August 03, 2011 Staff Reports

At least a portion of Louisiana's delegation to Washington was split in a vote on raising the nation's debt ceiling, with Congressman John Fleming and Sen. David Vitter voting against the measure, and Sen. Mary Landrieu voting in favor.

President Barack Obama signed the bill Tuesday afternoon.

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Glenbrook Softball Gaining Experience

August 02, 2011 Josh Beavers

The Glenbrook Lady Apache softball team is roaring through summer competition in anticipation of the district race looming on the horizon.

The team played in the Riverfiel...

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Schools will help with GED

August 02, 2011 Staff Reports

Adults looking to complete their education by obtaining a GED (Graduation Equivalency Diploma) can now seek assistance from community and technical colleges in Louisiana....

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Burn; get burned

August 02, 2011 Bonnie Culverhouse

The heat is on, the burn ban continues and Minden Fire Chief Kip Mourad warns: If you burn it, you will be fined.

Mourad told members of the Minden City Council Monday tha...

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Man cites bad times for crime

August 02, 2011 Bonnie Culverhouse

Pleading hard times and claiming he needed diapers and food for his baby, a Minden man is facing theft charges for stealing from his ex-employer and former co-worker.

Mich...

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