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High speeds lead to single-vehicle fatal crash

By Louisiana State Police
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

By Hearts of Hope
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

By NBC33 Staff
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

By MAPP CONSTRUCTION
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

By Danielle Grossman
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

By Andrew Capasso
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

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By Kris Cusanza
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.
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More details released in LSU RB Jeremy Hill's battery arrest

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By NBC33 Staff
More details have been released in the arrest of LSU running back Jeremy Hill.

Bill proposing voting rights for paroled felons shot down

By Alex Deiro
A controversial bill that would allow convicted felons on parole the right to vote was shot down today.
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New West Feliciana Parish Hospital to be built, playground and park to be removed

By Danielle Grossman
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

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

Bird problems frustrate La. rice farmers

By Bruce Schultz, LSU Ag Center
Southwest Louisiana farmers are frustrated this year with a larger-than-usual number of birds eating rice seed, causing many farmers to replant.

St. Landry Parish officials promote railroad crossing safety, hand out over 20 citiations

By St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office
St. Landry Parish law enforcement officers rode the rails Monday to write 22 citations for railroad-crossing violations as part of a safety exercise organized by Operation Lifesaver Union Pacific C.A.R.E.

Louisiana sees record agriculture earnings at $11 billion

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By Danielle Grossman
Agriculture in Louisiana has had a record year, and now the numbers are out that prove it.

$25,000 cash awarded to 4 student start-up companies

By LSU Media Relations
$25,000 cash was awarded to four student companies during the live final round of the LSU Student Incubator’s 2nd Annual Venture Challenge, held on April 19.