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• Police seize nearly $300,000 in cash and jewelry

  March 23, 2012 10:19 AM

  BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) - A 37-year-old Nevada woman was arrested and police in Bossier City, La., police seized more than $40,000 in cash and around $250,000 in jewelry found in her car. Police say Michelle Kaye Bennett of Henderson, Nevada, became disorderly following a Saturday night traffic stop for... more »

• Citizen insurance plaintiffs to seize cash

  March 7, 2012 10:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The plaintiffs who won a $92.8 million judgment against Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. three years ago plan to seize the company's cash Wednesday. The move comes after a ruling late Tuesday in a Jefferson Parish state district court. The Advocate reports the state-backed Citizens... more »

• UNO Faces Tough Budget Future without Federal Cash

  September 27, 2010 9:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - The University of New Orleans is receiving $26 million less in state general funding this year than two years ago, though $17 million in federal stimulus money offset some state cuts on a one-time basis. That's according to the LSU Board of Regents. But with stimulus... more »

• Vitter Reports More Than $5M Cash on Hand

  August 16, 2010 8:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter reports having nearly $5.4 million in his campaign coffers in advance of this month's primary election. The Republican is seeking a second term in office. His campaign released its latest round of finance reports Monday, detailing activity from July 1 to... more »

• 2 arrested in Lafourche Parish, cash and drugs seized

  August 12, 2010 9:19 PM

  THIBODAUX, La. (AP) - An undercover sting in Lafourche Parish has resulted in the arrest of two men and the seizure of cash and thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs. The parish sheriff's office said Thursday that 29-year-old Keitha Gabriel and 27-year-old Stephan Singleton, both of Raceland, are being... more »

• Selling Gold for Quick Cash

  June 3, 2010 2:23 PM

  Selling gold for quick cash is one way many people are making ends meet in this tough economy "My bracelet was very dear to me but it's broken so I decided to get rid of it to help out-- we're on a fixed income and a little extra money... more »

• Cash for Caulkers

  May 6, 2010 4:32 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Homeowners could collect thousands of dollars in Cash for Caulkers rebates for renovating their homes with better insulation and energy-saving windows and doors under a new economic stimulus bill the House passed Thursday. The Home Star bill, passed 246-161, would authorize $6 billion over two years for... more »

• Lafayette Police Investigation Leads Officers to Drugs and Explosives

  April 9, 2010 1:55 PM

  The Lafayette Metro Narcotics Task Force concluded a week long investigation which resulted in the arrest of four subjects. Metro agents arrested Jose Luis Sanchez and Clifton Lamb both of Houston, Tx. and James Preston Rutledge Jr. of Breaux Bridge , La. after they were discovered conducted a... more »

• Census Jobs Offer Much-Needed Cash

  March 18, 2010 2:46 PM

  Every ten years people can earn extra money as Census takers. In this year's tough economy going door-to-door appeals to locals more than ever. Job seekers flocked to the Census Hiring Day in Morgan City on Thursday. "I'm here for a little extra work because I'm unemployed... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 13, 2009

  November 14, 2009 11:57 AM

  Congratulations to Michael Guilbeau of Lafyette! Michael is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Friday, November 13, 2009. Enter our giveaway and keep watching our late edition Monday's through Friday's when we announce another lucky winner. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 9, 2009

  November 10, 2009 7:40 AM

  Congratulations to Anthony Tauzin of New Iberia! Anthony is the winner of the $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Monday, November 9, 2009. Stay tuned to KATC and KATC.com as we announce another winner tonight at 10pm. more »

• $3.7 million approved for Acadia Parish school board employees

  November 4, 2009 3:34 PM

  Acadia parish school board employees will be receiving a financial boost in the upcoming months. Four supplementary employee paychecks totaling about $3.7 million were approved on Monday by the Acadia Parish School Board. Professional employees, teachers and administrators, will receive three paychecks at $700-hundred-dollars each while support personal will get... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: October 29, 2009

  October 30, 2009 8:07 AM

  KATC is once again showing you the money. Beginning October 29th we will be giving away $300-hundred-dollars to help with your holiday shopping. Each night at 10 o'clock, a lucky winner will be announced. Congratulations to Nick Smith of Broussard , he is the winner of a $300 gift... more »

• Woman Stops Robber: Did She Do it Through Prayer?

  October 21, 2009 2:09 PM

  Woman Stops Robber: Did She Do it Through Prayer? more »

• Keep Your Cash Safe at Home

  September 29, 2009 1:58 PM

  How can you properly store your money, important documents, jewelry, and other valuables at home? Get a safe. Sales of safes and home alarms have been going up. In fact, safe sales have hit a 60-year record. Between bank troubles, crimes, and loss of jobs, people want to... more »

• Judge: Ex-US Rep. Jefferson won't get new trial

  September 22, 2009 9:03 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Louisiana congressman convicted of corruption has lost his bid for a new trial in federal court. U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis III in Alexandria, Va., denied a request by former Rep. William Jefferson on Friday for another trial. Jefferson was convicted Aug. 5 on 11... more »