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ASME recognizes 1st floating offshore drilling rig
March 12, 2012 7:24 AM
MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) - An international society of engineers is naming the nation's first floating offshore oil drilling rig a historic mechanical engineering landmark. ASME will hold the ceremony on Saturday at the rig Mr. Charlie in Morgan City, where it is now a museum and training facility. Mr.... more » -
Chicago Off to 1st Conference Final Since '98
May 13, 2011 10:25 AM
ATLANTA (AP) - Turns out, the Chicago Bulls are more than just a one-man team. Derrick Rose sure had plenty of help in this one. Next up: the Eastern Conference final, against Miami and the Big Three. Carlos Boozer scored 23 points, Rose doled out 12 assists in more of... more » -
No jurors on 1st day of ex-cop's stun gun trial
October 11, 2010 9:34 PM
WINNFIELD, La. (AP) - Jury selection is under way in the manslaughter trial of a former Winnfield police officer charged with repeatedly jolting a handcuffed man with a Taser before he died. Scott Nugent faces manslaughter and malfeasance in office charges in the death of 21-year-old Baron Pikes, who was... more » -
1st Official Gay and Lesbian Destination Guide for NOLA
September 3, 2010 1:06 PM
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - There's now an official gay and lesbian destination guide for New Orleans. The Navigaytour will launch just in time for the 39th Annual Southern Decadence Festival, which welcomes on average 100,000 attendees for events over the Labor Day weekend. The 32-page guide highlights events, attractions, restaurants,... more » -
Libertarians Set to Hold 1st Party Primary in LA
August 18, 2010 11:24 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Libertarians are making history next week in Louisiana, holding their first primary election in the state after two candidates aligned with the party signed up for the Senate race. Anthony "Tony G" Gentile, an oil refinery supervisor from the New Orleans suburb of Mandeville, will... more » -
Libertarians Making History in LA Holding Their 1st Primary Election
August 18, 2010 1:20 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Libertarians are making history this month in Louisiana, holding their first primary election after two candidates aligned with the party signed up in the Senate race. In the Aug. 28 primary, Anthony "Tony G" Gentile faces Randall Todd Hayes. The winning Libertarian advances to the... more » -
Louisiana Shrimpers Reporting Clean 1st Day Catch
August 17, 2010 6:56 AM
GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) - Commercial shrimpers out for the first season since BP's disastrous spill indicated their catch was plentiful and free of oil, despite a report by scientists that much of the crude remains below the surface of the Gulf. Fishermen spent much of the summer mopping up... more » -
1st of 2 SCLC conventions underway in Atlanta
August 9, 2010 9:16 PM
ATLANTA (AP) - The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is determined to carry on its social justice agenda despite a distracting public feud. Its board members battered and its fate still up to a judge, the group's split board is having two conventions this week. Bernice King, who was elected president... more » -
1st Trial Stemming From Deadly Robbery Delayed
June 14, 2010 9:34 PM
GRETNA, La. (AP) - The first of five trials stemming from an armed robbery at a Marrero bar that left four men dead has been delayed because a prosecution witness is on vacation. Rigoberto Funes, 21, was scheduled to stand trial this week on three counts of second-degree murder in... more » -
1st Sea Turtle to be Rescued From Oil Spill
May 19, 2010 4:48 PM
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Officials say the first sea turtle to be rescued from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is being washed and cared for in New Orleans. Audubon Aquarium spokeswoman Meghan Calhoun says the endangered Kemp's ridley turtle was found by a biologist in a boat looking for... more » -
Oiled Bird 1st to be Treated at Ala. Rescue Center
May 14, 2010 9:41 AM
FORT JACKSON, La. (AP) - Bird rescue workers say a royal tern found on a Mississippi barrier island is the first oiled bird to be treated at a rescue center in Alabama. Jay Holcomb, spokesman for the rescue groups, says it was caught on Horn Island and brought Wednesday to... more » -
Fort Polk unit receives orders to deploy to Haiti
January 22, 2010 11:38 AM
A Fort Polk unit has received orders to deploy to Haiti to assist with earthquake recovery and humanitarian assistance. About 130 Soldiers from the 209th Military Police Battalion, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, are expected leave next week. more »
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