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• World's longest fast train line opens in China

  December 26, 2012 3:11 AM

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• Hurricane conference opens in Biloxi

  June 7, 2012 7:20 AM

  BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - The Gulf States Hurricane Conference is under way in Biloxi, Miss., with more than 300 emergency managers and first responders attending from Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Texas. The conference has been held the past few years and rotates between the states. The Sun Herald reports those... more »

• Gulf grouper recreational season opens April 1, 2012

  March 26, 2012 9:02 AM

  The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council reminds anglers that the recreational harvest of shallow-water groupers - except for gag - reopens April 1 within the 200-mile limit of the Gulf of Mexico federal waters. The annual February 1 - March 31 closure of Gulf recreational shallow-water grouper includes gag,... more »

• 3-month La. legislative session opens Monday

  March 12, 2012 6:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A new legislative session is opening, and fights already are well underway over job protections for teachers, pension benefits for state employees and the use of state taxes for non-public schools. That's not even counting fights over next year's budget and services on the chopping... more »

• Qualifying opens for seats on Houma Tribal Council

  March 5, 2012 6:02 AM

  GOLDEN MEADOW, La. (AP) - Qualifying for seats on the Tribal Council of the United Houma Nation remains open through March 30. The Franklin Banner-Tribune reports the Tribal Council is composed of 10 districts in Terrebonne, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Mary, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes. Candidates must be a registered... more »

• Sign-up opens for black Catholic sessions

  February 6, 2012 9:56 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Registration for the Institute for Black Catholic Studies has begun and will continue through March 15. The institute provides instruction for clergy and laypersons working in the black Catholic community. It convenes each summer at Xavier University. This year the institute is planned for June 22-July... more »

• 2nd trial opens over deadly Katrina shootings

  January 23, 2012 9:52 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A federal trial opens this week for a retired New Orleans police sergeant charged with helping cover up deadly shootings of unarmed residents on a New Orleans bridge after Hurricane Katrina. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday for Gerard Dugue, who allegedly submitted a false... more »

• LA Oyster Season Opens Monday, but on Small Scale

  November 14, 2010 12:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Public oyster harvesting grounds open Monday along Louisiana's coast, but on a smaller scale than usual, in part because of complications from the BP oil spill. Louisiana's Wildlife and Fisheries Commission recently voted to indefinitely delay the opening for a broad area east of the Mississippi... more »

• Gaines Center Opens

  October 31, 2010 11:57 PM

  UL Lafayette is now home to a unique collection. Sunday, a new center opened at Edith Dupre Library in honor of novelist Ernest Gaines. The famed author was on hand to dedicate the space which will allow scholars and students to work with his papers and manuscripts. The... more »

• Peabody Magnet High Opens a Credit Union Branch

  September 20, 2010 9:58 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Peabody Magnet High School student Keverick Tanner, 17, looked pleased after he realized he successfully helped a customer open his first savings account. "It felt pretty good," Keverick said with a smile as he completed his first day as a teller at a Pelican State Credit... more »

• Robley Bridge Opens At Lafayette/Vermilion Parish Line

  September 15, 2010 11:58 AM

  Lafayette, LA-- The bridge on Robley Drive at the Lafayette Parish and Vermilion Parish line opened yesterday. The bridge was closed over two years ago because of deteriorated support pilings, and funding was not immediately available to make the bridge safe. After further investigation, government officials determined that repairs were... more »

• "Loyal Forces: The Animals of WWII" Exhibit Opens

  July 19, 2010 11:00 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - An exhibit opening Thursday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans features dogs, horses and other animals used during the war. "Loyal Forces: The Animals of WWII" showcases the species most often brought into the war. The first exhibit highlights the Coast Guard... more »

• IRS Opens Hot Line for Spill Victims

  July 13, 2010 9:48 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service has opened a telephone line to assist taxpayers affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The hot line is designed to answer questions about BP payments or help anyone with filing or payment hardships because of the spill. The number is... more »

• Jackson 5 Exhibit Opens at Detroit's Motown Museum

  June 22, 2010 9:26 PM

  DETROIT (AP) - A Jackson 5 exhibit has opened at the Motown Historical Museum in Detroit, marking the one-year anniversary this week of Michael Jackson's death. Starting Tuesday, the public is able to view photographs, awards and uniforms the group wore throughout its career. Museum chief curator Lina Stephens says... more »

• Ambassador Extension Complete

  April 14, 2010 6:34 PM

  The Ambassador Caffery Extension in complete. Now, the road stretches all the way from I-10 to US 90 (Evangeline Thruway). A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday afternoon for the final portion, from La Neuville to Youngsville Hwy. That few miles of road, is now the center of debate. The... more »

• UPDATE: Tanner Jeoffroy's Family Opens Account

  April 6, 2010 6:19 PM

  The family has opened a donation account for help with the cost of the funeral expenses, below is the following information. Iberia Bank Daniel and Amanda Jeoffroy Donation Account Account # 12101991748 ---------------------------------- Tanner Jeoffroy (left), the St. Martin Parish boy struck by a car while... more »

• Bailey's Opens To Benefit UL Lafayette Students From Haiti

  February 4, 2010 10:56 AM

  LAFAYETTE - On Wednesday, Feb. 10, local restaurant owner Ema Haq will open his Lafayette restaurant Bailey's Seafood and Grill to benefit UL Lafayette students from Haiti. The restaurant will offer a buffet for patrons from 5 to 10 p.m. with all proceeds going to the already-established UL... more »