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Richwood stadium to be named after Coach Mackie Freeze Video included

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MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - After a debate that lasted more than an hour at the Ouachita Parish School Board meeting, the board has voted to name Richwood High's stadium after a former coach.

Ban eased on openly gay Boy Scouts

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GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) - The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

Gov. JIndal declares state of emergency

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - After last week's severe weather in Northwest Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency for the area.

State can cover privatizing costs for most LSU hospitals

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal's top budget architect says the state will have enough money to cover the costs of privatizing all but one of the 10 LSU-run hospitals.

A new 2-cents monthly tax on cell phones

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A new 2-cents monthly tax on cell phones to help provide services for people with hearing impairment has been approved by the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee.

 
      




 

Arklamiss volunteers spending the weekend in Oklahoma Video included

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WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – For more than a decade Ray of Hope Ministries has been helping people in need. They are just one organization who has volunteers spending the weekend in Oklahoma.

Swanson Center attempts to help reduce Video included

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COLUMBIA,La. (KNOE 8 News)-When you enter the grounds of the Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia you see young men dressed in khakis and polo's, smiles and fresh paint. For boys like john, this is a paradise.

Fire marshal fines unlicensed security alarm employees

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BATON ROUGE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The Louisiana State Fire Marshall is sending out a warning to beware of home security system companies selling door to door.

Enhanced monitoring equipment at sinkhole

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BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces enhanced monitoring along La. 70, near the Assumption Parish sinkhole.

Amphibians disappearing at alarming rate

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GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - A new study has determined for the first time just how quickly frogs and other amphibians are disappearing around the United States.

Vicksburg marks anniversary of Civil War siege

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VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi River town of Vicksburg is holding several events this week to mark the 150th anniversary of its siege during the Civil War.

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    JEFFERSON, TX. (KNOE 8 News) -  We know from history that Federal forces marched up the Red River, intending to capture Shreveport in 1864.
    JEFFERSON, TX. (KNOE 8 News) -  We know from history that Federal forces marched up the Red River, intending to capture Shreveport in 1864.
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    Jefferson, TX  (KNOE 8 news) - Civil War re-enactors come in all shapes and sizes...older men...and women...young boys and girls and everyone else in between.
    Jefferson, TX  (KNOE 8 news) - Civil War re-enactors come in all shapes and sizes...older men...and women...young boys and girls and everyone else in between.
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    JEFFERSON, Tx. (KNOE 8 News) - As a new recruit...first you get your basic training...this involves a lot of time spent learning how to carry, care for and fire your weapon.
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