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Jogger goes missing in the middle of the day in Iberia Parish; Sheriff seeking info

By Shanna Perkins
The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a missing person who was last seen out jogging in the middle of the afternoon.

Teachers furious after paychecks held

By Shanna Perkins
 Former Crestworth Academy employees are furious, still searching for answers to why they haven't received paychecks.

Judge: Jeremiah Wright is competent to stand trial for decapitation of son

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By Shanna Perkins
 The man accused of decapitating his 7 year old son is competent to stand trial, according to court documents.

Hundreds of new laws go into effect August 1

By Shanna Perkins
 Beginning August first registered sex offenders in the state of Louisiana are banned from social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace, but for some parents the newest laws still may not be strict enough.

4-year-old in critical condition following abuse from mother's boyfriend

By Shanna Perkins
 A Bossier City mother and her live-in boyfriend have been arrested after the woman's 4-year-old daughter was taken to a local hospital with serious head trauma.
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Law Requiring Parents To Attend At Least One Parent Teacher Conference Among New Laws Being Enforced In Louisiana

By Vijay Sundar
Starting this school year all parents of public school students are required to go to at least one parent teacher conference.
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Law Barring Sex Offenders From Social Networking Sites Goes Into Effect

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By Vijay Sundar
A law barring registered sex offenders from social networking sites is among more than five hundred new laws going into effect today.
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State Officials Get Together To Review Hurricane Preparedness Plans

By Vijay Sundar
Midway through hurricane season state officials came together today to review their hurricane preparedness plans.
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Northside High Student Receives Wrestling Scholarship

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By Vijay Sundar
For high school athletes signing with a college, is a dream come true. For one Acadiana athlete that dream didn't come easy.

Southern's Johnson relects on '08 Olympics, eyes return

By Shanna Perkins
 Southern University's track and field coach Brian Johnson has a much different view of the Summer Olympics this time around after competing in Bejing in 2008.