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Bastrop Mayoral Race Headed for Runoff
There will be another race to determine the winner of the Bastrop Mayoral race.
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Sterlington Voters Approve Half Cent Sales Tax
Sterlington residents have approved a half-cent sales tax.
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Arkansas Lawmakers Spend Saturday Playing Catch-Up
The end of a busy week, turned into the weekend for Arkansas lawmakers who worked Saturday trying to get through hundreds of bills.
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Polls Now Open Across Northeast Louisiana
Northeast Louisiana voters head to the polls Saturday to vote on a number of items, including property tax renewals, sales tax increases and a Mayoral...
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Louisiana Legislative Session Starts Monday
Louisiana lawmakers will be back in Baton Rouge this Monday for the start of the legislative session. And Governor Jindal's tax reform proposal continues to...
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AR Senate Approves Bill Giving Uninsured Access to Health Coverage
The Arkansas Senate approved legislation Friday that would allow more than 250,000 uninsured residents in the state to obtain health coverage.
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Legislative Black Caucus Offering Alternative to Jindal's Tax reform
The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus held a public forum in Lake Charles on Tuesday night to discuss their tax elimination idea. This idea will be...
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Rep. John Fleming Not Challenging Sen. Mary Landrieu in 2014
Congressman John Fleming will not be challenging Senator Mary Landrieu in 2014.
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Arkansas GOP Announces "Operation Vote Arkansas"
The Republican Party of Arkansas is announcing a new initiative to educate voters about the new law and help those who will need assistance in...
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New Poll: Jindal Approval Rating at 38%
A new poll in Louisiana shows President Obama is now more popular than Gov. Bobby Jindal.
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Regional Headlines
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UPDATE: Bastrop Mayoral Candidate Withdraws From Race
The 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office has file a suit in Morehouse Parish contesting the candidacy of mayoral candidate in Bastrop.
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Gov. Bobby Jindal to Address CPAC
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is scheduled to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference next month, known as CPAC.
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Special Election Today in South Arkansas
A special election will be held today to elect a new mayor for Hampton.
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Arkansas State Rep. to Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage
Arkansas State Representative Butch Wilkins says he will introduce a bill that would raise Arkansas' minimum wage to $8.25 an hour.
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Tom Cotton Thanks Mike Ross for His Service
Incoming Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton is expressing his thanks to Congressman Mike Ross for his years of service.
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House Votes to Approve Senate Bill Averting Fiscal Cliff
The House voted to pass a last-ditch Senate compromise to avert the feared fiscal cliff. The bill now heads to the president's desk for his...
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Betty Blakes Wins Monroe City Council District 3 Runoff Race
Betty Blakes has defeated Juanita Woods 652-453 in the Monroe City Council District 3 runoff race. All 18 precincts are reporting in.
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Runoff Elections Set for Saturday
It's back to the polls Saturday for voters in Louisiana. They'll be deciding on several runoff elections including the District 3 City Council seat in...
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Early Voting Ends Monday in Arkansas for Runoff Elections
Early voting comes to end Monday in South Arkansas for several runoffs races set for Tuesday.
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Early Voting Starts Tuesday in Arkansas
Election season isn't over for some folks in South Arkansas. Early voting starts Tuesday for a three runoffs.
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State Headlines
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Martha Shoffner Resigns as Arkansas Treasurer
Martha Shoffner has resigned as Arkansas Treasurer.
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Web Extra: Gov. Mike Beebe Calls on Shoffner to Resign
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe is among many state leaders calling on Martha Shoffner to step down as Arkansas State Treasurer following her weekend arrest.
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Web Extra: Prosecutors Discuss AR State Treasurer Arrest
U. S. Attorney Chris Thyer holds news conference to discuss the arrest of Arkansas State Treasured Martha Shoffner.
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Lawmakers Calling on AR State Treasurer to Resign
A number of Arkansas political leaders are calling on Arkansas State Treasure Martha Shoffner to resign following her weekend arrest.
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Federal Judge Blocks 12-Week Abortion Ban in Arkansas
A federal judge Friday issued a preliminary injunction preventing a new Arkansas law restricting abortions after 12-weeks from taking effect.
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Arkansas House Speaker Carter Not Entering 2014 Governor's Race
The Arkansas House Speaker is not entering the 2014 Arkansas governor's race.
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Bill Banning Social Media Use While Driving Passes House
A bill that bans using social media sites while driving will soon be law.
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Louisiana Senate Finance Committee Gets First Crack at Budget
With millions of taxpayer dollars in their hands, Louisiana State Senators are getting their first look at the state's budget.
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Pryor to Host Twitter Town Hall
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas is hosting a Twitter town hall to answer questions about the farm bill and other agricultural issues.
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Jindal: Special Prosecutor Needed for IRS Investigation
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker have both written a letter to President Obama about the IRS scandal.
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National Headlines
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Roadside Ignition Was Source Of California Fire: Officials
An undetermined roadside ignition in grass and debris off the Ventura Freeway in Southern California sparked the Springs Fire, officials said on Sunday.
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Man Stabs Choir Members During Closing Hymns At New Mexico Church, Police Say
At least four people were stabbed at an Albuquerque, N.M., church when a man went on a rampage during a Sunday service's closing hymns, police said.
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Officials: Boston Bombing Suspect is Communicating in Writing
The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings has communicated in writing with officials several times, a senior federal official, who has been briefed on the investigation,...
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'Best Day of My Life': Bomb Victim Opens Eyes
In one room at a Boston hospital, the marathon bombing suspect was under heavy guard. In another, one of the victims was opening his eyes for the...
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Woman Dead, Search Suspended For Man Missing In Washington Avalanches
One woman has now been declared dead while a 60-year-old man is still missing after a pair of avalanches ripped through the mountains Saturday near Snoqualmie Pass...
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Crude Oil Leaks In Arkansas Suburb After Exxonmobil Pipeline Ruptures
An ExxonMobil pipeline rupture near Little Rock, Ark., Friday evening has resulted in a "major oil spill," according to the Environmental Protection Agency -- and ignited further...
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Three Dead In Massive 95-Car Pileup Near Virginia, North Carolina Border
Three people have been were killed and at least 20 injured after a massive 95-car pileup on Interstate 77 near the Virginia and North Carolina border Sunday...
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'Peace To The Whole World': Pope Francis Urges Unity In First Easter Sunday Address
Pope Francis called for worldwide efforts towards peace in his first Easter Sunday address, urging leaders to find diplomatic solutions in Syria and North Korea.
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Oklahoma to Allow Horses to be Slaughtered for Meat
Oklahoma took a step toward allowing livestock owners to slaughter horses for food on Friday when the governor signed a bill that permits the practice,...
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North Korea Says it is Entering 'State of War' with South
North Korea said on Saturday that it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea, following a call to arms by the country's young...
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