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Atchafalya Bridge has Second Name Play Video

October 2, 2011 1:39 PM

Some call it the Long Bridge, the Basin Bridge, or the Almost Home Bridge. We're talking of course about the bridge over the Atchafalaya Basin, KATC'S Chris Welty found out what the bridges name really is. Everyday, thousands of cars drive the 18 and a half miles over the... more »
101st Airborne member killed, was from La.

October 14, 2010 8:57 AM

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) - Military officials at Fort Campbell say improvised explosives killed a U.S. Army truck driver. Spc. Matthew C. Powell of Slidell, La., was assigned to Company A., 526th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). A news release from the post... more »
Paratroopers Celebrate Monument's Anniversary

October 11, 2010 5:02 PM

Paratroopers are planning a 20 year celebration on Saturday. They will commemorate the dedication of the "Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge" Monument. The monument was erected 20 years ago at mile marker 121 on I-10 East of Lafayette. Acadiana Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association will gather near the Louisiana... more »