Friday, May 25 2012 11:45 AM EDT2012-05-25 15:45:19 GMT
Breast cancer treatment can be devastating - from losing a breast or both - to losing the range of motion in your arms. But there is a procedure offered locally that can remove the first area cancer cellsMore >>
There is a breast cancer procedure offered locally that can remove the first area cancer cells spread and protect a woman's ability to move freely.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:57 AM EDT2012-05-25 13:57:22 GMT
The following is a Press Release: Louisiana residents can stock up on flashlights, batteries, generators, and other storm-related items free of the 4 percent state sales tax during the 2012 HurricaneMore >>
Louisiana residents can stock up on flashlights, batteries, generators, and other storm-related items free of the 4 percent state sales tax during the 2012 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 11:32 PM EDT2012-05-25 03:32:59 GMT
After a year of smart budgeting, the Lake Charles Charter Academy had a surplus. The extra money went toward improving classrooms and improving the wallets of the employees at the charter school. SomethingMore >>
A big surplus means a big bonus for Lake Charles Charter Academy employees.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:00 PM EDT2012-05-25 02:00:17 GMT
Jeremy Lee Brown is currently on trial for the June 2008 murder of his mother Gretta Ellzey, and step father, Benjamin Ellzey. It's day three of the trial, and only one witness has taken the stand today.More >>
Jeremy Lee Brown is currently on trial for the June 2008 murder of his mother Gretta Ellzey, and step father, Benjamin Ellzey. It's day three of the trial, and only one witness has taken the stand today. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:26 PM EDT2012-05-25 00:26:53 GMT
The following is a Press Release from PPG Industries, Inc.:This morning, at approximately 6 a.m., a leak from an ammonia storage tank was reported at PPG's Lake Charles, La., chemicals complex. The leakMore >>
This morning, at approximately 6 a.m., a leak from an ammonia storage tank was reported at PPG's Lake Charles, La., chemicals complex. The leak consisting of low concentrations of ammonia was contained and there was no offsite impact or injuries as a result. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:10 PM EDT2012-05-25 00:10:53 GMT
Tricia McClelland has been banking with Jeff Davis Bank for seven years and has never had a problem. "They [Jeff Davis Bank] are awesome.... Even to this point, they're good" said McClelland. That wasMore >>
Cases of identity theft were traced to a restaurant in Jennings. Hackers believed to be from overseas, got hold of a list of credit/debit card numbers from the restaurant's Point of Sale terminal and sold those numbers online, jeopardizing residents in the area.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:39 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:39:24 GMT
The trial of Amos Maddox came to an abrupt halt this morning when he decided to plead guilty as charged. Maddox pleaded guilty to attempted first degree murder, aggravated rape, aggravated burglary andMore >>
The trial of Amos Maddox came to an abrupt halt this morning when he decided to plead guilty as charged.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 4:31 PM EDT2012-05-24 20:31:18 GMT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A proposal to shorten voting hours on most election days in Louisiana has been revived by a state Senate committee that killed the idea earlier this month. Currently, poll hoursMore >>
A proposal to shorten voting hours on most election days in Louisiana has been revived by a state Senate committee that killed the idea earlier this month.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 3:53 PM EDT2012-05-24 19:53:02 GMT
Beginning Monday, May 28, 2012, Allied Waste will begin the audit of solid waste containers within the City. Each service location (residential and commercial) should place all containers at the curbMore >>
Beginning Monday, May 28, 2012, Allied Waste will begin the audit of solid waste containers within the City. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:59 PM EDT2012-05-24 16:59:47 GMT
Christopher Roshell, 16, of Lake Charles will be tried as an adult for a crime that happened in March. Roshell is charged with carjacking a vehicle, armed robbery, aggravated kidnapping and aggravatedMore >>
Christopher Roshell, 16, of Lake Charles, will be tried as an adult for a crime that happened in March. More >>
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Following is a press release from Louisiana State Police Troop D:
On February 12, 2012, at 4:05 a.m., troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate Highway 10 near U.S. Highway 165 east of Iowa in Jefferson Davis Parish that claimed the life of a Lake Charles man.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 Volkswagen driven by 27-year-old Joshua Henry Payne of Lake Charles was traveling east on I-10 in the right lane when he ran into the rear of an 18-wheeler driven by 23-year-old Ali M. Yasuf of Columbus, OH at a high rate of speed. The vehicle Payne was driving was severely damaged and became lodged under the trailer of the 18-wheeler.
Payne, who was alone in his vehicle at the time of the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene. Yasuf was not injured.
Impairment and excessive speed on the part of Payne are suspected to be factors in the crash. Toxicology samples were obtained from both drivers and will be submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.
Last year, Louisiana State Police Troop D investigated 18 fatal crashes resulting in 20 fatalities. An impaired driver was responsible for half of the deaths in those crashes. Individuals should never get behind the wheel if they are impaired and should either stay where they are or call someone who is sober to pick them up.
Higher speeds mean less time for drivers to react to traffic conditions and road hazards. Speed limits are in place to help keep motorists safe. Never drive at a speed that is unsafe for prevailing conditions. Drive safely and arrive alive.
Troop D has investigated 7 fatal crashes so far in 2012, resulting in 8 fatalities.
Courtesy: Louisiana State Police
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