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Family court forces changes in 21st JDC

March 18, 2013 9:06 AM

LIVINGSTON, La. (AP) - Plans are under way to convert two divisions of the 21st Judicial District Court, which serves Livingston, Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes, from general jurisdiction to family court. Chief Judge Bob Morrison tells The Advocate the move would help divorce, custody and related cases flow more... more »
Acadiana Marine Killed in Afghanistan

June 9, 2011 8:07 PM

Acadiana is mourning the loss of a fallen Marine. Twenty-one-year old Corporal Matthew Richard from Iota was killed in Afghanistan. His mother says three marines and a sailor knocked on their door in full dress around 6'oclock Thursday morning to deliver the grim news. His mother says Mathew's... more »
Gulf states join forces to boost economy

August 26, 2010 9:43 PM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Officials, organizations and businesses from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi are forming a new economic development coalition for the Gulf Coast. Dubbed "Ready 4 Takeoff," the coalition is calling for federal government purchases of seafood for the military, schools and other agencies to help the Gulf... more »