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SBA offers disaster assistance to Vernon Parish residents affected by March flooding
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:26:50 -0700
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Louisiana residents and businessowners affected by the severe weather of March 20-22.
St. Tammany murder suspect surrenders in Calcasieu Parish
Tue, 08 May 2012 16:01:03 -0700
Calvin Jefferson was wanted for the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Veade Jefferson, whose body was found along a Covington highway Sunday evening.
Man accused of killing ex-wife returned to St. Tammany Parish
Thu, 10 May 2012 13:22:45 -0700
Calvin Jefferson, 41, accused of killing Nicole Veade Jefferson, surrendered to the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center on Tuesday evening
Lake Charles woman arrested after fatal motorcycle accident
Sat, 12 May 2012 18:58:30 -0700
A Lake Charles woman is accused of vehicular homicide after a fatal motorcycle crash on Gulf Hwy Saturday.
Sex offender arrested, charged with failing to register
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:40:46 -0700
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Compliance and Awareness Unit (CAP Unit) arrested sex offender Ruben R. Escobedo, 41, of Bridge City, Texas, and charged him with failure to register as a sex offender.
Bond for Calvin Jefferson, St. Tammany murder suspect, set at $1.25 million
Fri, 11 May 2012 08:07:41 -0700
Jefferson, accused of murdering his ex-wife, will be represented by the public defender's office
Years of domestic strife preceded slaying of Nicole Veade Jefferson, records show
Tue, 08 May 2012 17:52:31 -0700
Calvin Jefferson, 41, is accused of second-degree murder in the death of his ex-wife
Contraband Days president encourages input & support
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:35:18 -0700
While organizers of Contraband Days aren't responding publicly to this week's protest, they are encouraging the public to get involved in planning the annual tradition.