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• Putin says he will sign anti-US adoptions bill

  December 27, 2012 7:26 AM

  MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will sign a controversial bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children. Putin told a televised meeting on Thursday that he "doesn't see any reasons" against the bill and said that he "intends to sign it" into law. The president said U.S.... more »

• Controversial Sign: Burger King Takes Down LSU Sign Near UL's Campus Play Video

  November 19, 2012 11:27 PM

  A Burger King promotional sign caused some controversy in Lafayette Monday, after it promoted a statewide deal for LSU right across from UL's campus. The sign read: "when LSU wins, you win chicken, Tiger deal." The deal is customers can get a free chicken sandwich if the Tigers win this... more »

• Hornets Sign Deal for Games' Radio Broadcast

  August 5, 2012 1:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Hornets say they've signed a multi-year deal with Entercom Communications to broadcast all Hornets games live on WWL radio, beginning with the upcoming 2012-13 season. The broadcast team is anchored by Sean Kelley, who will begin his eighth season as the team's play-by-play... more »

• Jurors lower fine for sign violations

  March 22, 2012 10:34 AM

  CLINTON, La. (AP) - The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury has reduced the fine for violations of an ordinance requiring property owners to mark occupied buildings with green-and-white reflective address signs. The Advocate reports the ordinance approved by the jury Tuesday, which takes effect April 1, originally imposed a fine... more »

• 3 arrested in West Feliciana Parish sign thefts

  January 6, 2012 10:04 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (AP) - The West Feliciana Parish sheriff says one of three teenagers accused of stealing approximately 60 street-name signs from rural roads says he did it because he was "bored." The signs were taken over the New Year's holiday weekend from several areas of the parish. Sheriff... more »

• 2 booked in street sign thefts

  January 5, 2012 10:39 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (AP) - Two people accused of stealing as many as 60 street signs in West Feliciana Parish over the New Year weekend have been arrested. West Feliciana Parish Sheriff J. Austin Daniel tells says 19-year-old James D. Morrison and a 17-year-old, both of St. Francisville, were booked... more »

• Meaning Behind "Broussard Paid for Amb. Caffery" Sign

  August 16, 2011 10:28 PM

  A new sign on the Ambassador Caffery extension is doing more than catching the attention of drivers, it's also making a statement. During the day, you may not notice the red and blue blinking billboard, but at night it's almost impossible to miss. And that was the goal of the... more »

• Homeowner's Group Sues Over Sign for Son

  May 8, 2011 11:48 PM

  BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) - A Bossier City couple's big banner supporting their son's service in Afghanistan has brought a lawsuit from the subdivision's homeowner's association. The multicolored banner bears a Marine Corps portrait of 20-year-old Corey Burr and the sentence "Our son defends our freedom." Jodi Burr and her... more »

• Hornets Sign F-C Michael Washington

  September 27, 2010 11:49 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Hornets have signed free agent rookie Michael Washington to bring their roster to 18 on the eve of training camp. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound Washington plays forward and center. The former Arkansas standout was not taken in the NBA draft this summer. During his... more »

• Youngsville's Campaign Vandals

  September 9, 2010 5:29 PM

  On October 2nd, Youngsville's voters will head to the polls and choose representatives for Police Chief, the Mayor's office and City Council. With the election under a month away, the campaign trail can be pretty hot. Take a drive through Acadiana and you can't miss them; they're campaign signs, but... more »

• 7th Straight Month of Job Creation-Good Sign for the Economy

  August 6, 2010 12:09 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is hailing the seventh straight month of private job creation as a good sign for the economy. But he says the progress "needs to come faster." The president spoke at Gelberg Signs, a small business in Washington, D.C., that is expanding and hiring workers.... more »

• Fortune Road At Chemin Metarie Will Be Getting A Stop Sign

  July 30, 2010 1:38 PM

  A traffic engineering study of the intersection of Fortune Road at Chemin Metarie has been completed. Based upon this analysis, the subject intersection has met the requirements contained in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for a multi-way stop condition. Therefore, the traffic control at this location will be... more »

• Saints Sign Jimmy Graham

  July 28, 2010 4:40 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have signed third-round draft pick Jimmy Graham. The team announced the four-year deal on Wednesday, but did not release any terms. Graham, a tight end who played one season of football at the University of Miami, is the fifth of the Saints... more »

• First Candidates To Sign Up

  July 7, 2010 11:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Three incumbent congressmen were among the first candidates to sign up for their races on the opening day of qualifying. Republican U.S. Reps. Joseph Cao of New Orleans, Rodney Alexander of Quitman and Charles Boustany of Lafayette registered for their re-election bids Wednesday morning. One... more »

• Fisherman Sign Contracts With BP

  May 3, 2010 12:43 PM

  More than four-hundred out of work fisherman have signed contracts with BP and are now going through training to help in the clean up efforts. Many hope the President's visit will make a difference. "The whole community relies on the water out here in one form, shape or... more »

• Saints Kicker Garrett Hartley To Sign Autographs In Lafayette

  February 12, 2010 4:06 PM

  Super Bowl XLIV Champion kicker Garrett Harley to sign autographs at Lafayette Academy Sports + Outdoors store this Monday The session will be on Monday, February 15 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. In the wake of the most-watched Super Bowl in history, Academy Sports + Outdoors is... more »

• Show your support for the 256th

  November 10, 2009 9:06 AM

  The 256th Infantry Division will be deployed in January of 2010. If you would like to show your support by tying a yellow ribbon or placing a sign in your front yard use one of the contacts below. Chris: 873-3219 / rlatch98@cox.net Phobe: 257-6120 / phobeboutte@yahoo.com ... more »