Louisiana Updates

5/23/09

Missing teen, teacher found in Louisiana


A missing New Mexico teen and his teacher ended up being found in Louisiana, according to this KRQE report.

5/22/09

Porn star Stormy Daniels explores senate run


Stormy Daniels hasn't given up on the possibility of running against Louisiana Sen. David Vitter.
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Team Stormy

5/19/09

Super Bowl awarded to New Orleans


The NFL awarded New Orleans the 2013 Super Bowl (XLVII). It's a record-tying 10th Super Bowl for the city. The game is scheduled for Feb. 3, 2013.
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New Orleans Saints site
Nola.com
Reuters

Tulane: Why We Came Back


The class of 2009 was displaced from Tulane for five months, only to return to New Orleans to earn a degree and help the city rebuild post-Katrina.

5/18/09

Larose middle school student shoots at teacher then shoots self in head


The map shows the location of Larose, Louisiana
A middle school student shot himself in the head after shooting at a teacher and missing, according to authorities and published reports.

Marilyn Manson, musician and artist
The boy reportedly said "Hail Marilyn Manson!" before shooting.
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Nola.com
Journal indicates gunman may have had bigger plans (WWL)
Houma Today
CBS News

5/17/09

Life sentence for Amy Hebert


Amy Hebert, who faced the death penalty for murdering her two children, was sentenced to life in a state prison.
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Houma Today

Notre Dame's recognition of Obama disappoints New Orleans priest


A New Orleans priest is upset over President Barack Obama's honorary degree and addresses to graduates of the University of Notre Dame.
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Nola.com