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LOCATED: Gonzales teen believed to be in the Donaldsonville area

UPDATE: Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Major Kevin Hanna reports that on May 1 Allisyn Bracy, 16, was found by Sheriff’s Office detectives and she has been safely returned to her parents in Ascension Parish.  

New Orleans Bowl date announced

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl officials and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation announced today that the annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. (CST).

Officials release name of man critically injured in Sorrento train wreck

Sorrento Chief of Police Earl Theriot has confirmed that Cody Fonte was the individual who was critically injured in the train accident on Hwy. 22 (John LeBlanc Road) last week.

Woman critically injured after running into back of log truck

A two-vehicle crash in Bossier Parish has sent one driver to the hospital with life threatening injuries.

High speeds lead to single-vehicle fatal crash

On the morning of April 30, State Troopers investigated a fatal crash on LA Highway 356 east of LA 343 which claimed the life of a Sunset female.

Elizabeth Smart to speak at Hearts of Hope event in Lafayette

Former child abductee Elizabeth Smart will discuss overcoming extreme adversity and not allowing your past to dictate your life's future in Lafayette. 

'Night of Remembrance' to honor Mickey Shunick, other loved ones lost

Mickey Shunick will be among students to be honored tonight at UL Lafayette's "Night of Remembrance."

American Society for Training and Development to host mixer in Baton Rouge

The Baton Rouge Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTDBR) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to learn more about the organization and how to become a member.

Louisiana has record-shattering year for tourism revenue

Record numbers have been reported for the tourism industry in Louisiana. The high numbers include money spent on hotels, food and retail.

Recent downpours, northern U.S. flooding may cause local levees to overflow

All the rain, combined with flooding in the northern part of the country is causing concern for the Army Corps of Engineers and local residents.

Judge postpones hearing on Port Allen mayor's contempt case

The fight between the mayor of Port Allen and the city's Chief Financial Officer went back to court today. A judge ended up postponing the hearing until next month. He wants both sides to try and work things out.

More details released in LSU RB Jeremy Hill's battery arrest

More details have been released in the arrest of LSU running back Jeremy Hill.

Bill proposing voting rights for paroled felons shot down

A controversial bill that would allow convicted felons on parole the right to vote was shot down today.

New West Feliciana Parish Hospital to be built, playground and park to be removed

The West Feliciana Parish Hospital is over 40 years old, and after years of saving and planning, a new hospital looks to be in the works. However, that reality comes at a price.

BP agrees to pay $340 million for restoration projects

Governor Bobby Jindal announced that BP has agreed to fund approximately $340 million in restoration projects for Louisiana.