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Crawfish season looking good due to excessive rain, high temps

By Danielle Grossman(WVLA-TV, BatonRouge, La.)
Southern Louisiana had more rainfall this summer compared to the past 2 years, so crawfish reproduction is at an all time high, numbers and size.

La. First Lady announces new student artwork to be featured at Governor's Mansion

By La. Office of the First Lady
As a part of the Jindal family’s initiative to feature young artists, Louisiana’s First Lady Supriya Jindal announced today the artwork that was selected for display in Louisiana’s Governor’s Mansion for the month of Dec

DNR Secretary Chustz says Atchafalaya Basin water project completed

By La. Dept. of Natural Resources
Dredging work at Dog Leg Canal in the Atchafalaya Basin has been completed, announced officials with the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today.

Lake Charles plant fire causes shutdown, millions in damage

By PPG Industries
PPG Industries in Lake Charles today declared a force majeure for its vinyl chloride monomer after a Christmas Eve fire shut down the production unit.
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Falling off the 'Fiscal Cliff' could cost your family over $100 a paycheck

By Alex Deiro (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
If a deal on the fiscal cliff isn't reached soon you could be seeing some unwelcome tax increases on your next pay check.

Acadian Ambulance medic reunites with coworker who delivered him

By Acadian Ambulance
Two Acadian Ambulance medics recently reunited after 21 years. However, the last time they were together, one of them was a newborn.

It’s beginning to look a lot like a wet Christmas

By Samantha Morgan
Severe weather could put a damper on Christmas plans for people in Louisiana.
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Bayou Corne residents demand response from La. Gov. Jindal

By Kris Cusanza (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
Bayou Corne residents say they are tired of begging to see Governor Bobby Jindal.

Fifth grade class creates handmade blankets for child patients

By Acadian Ambulance
Each year around the holidays Ms. Brandi Lee's 5th grade class at Avoyelles Public Charter School takes on a service project to honor those that serve others in the community. This year her class chose Acadian Ambulance.

Don't worry, fly happy; Louisiana I.D.'s remain valid at airport

By La. Office of Motor Vehicles Headquarters
Louisiana residents with upcoming air travel plans have no worries as the Office of Motor Vehicles receives word from the Feds that Louisiana I.D. credentials will be accepted for airport security screening purposes.