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A man is facing a murder charge after he fired shots at people throwing snowballs, sending a bullet through an apartment window and killing a man, police said.

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A bill reintroduced in Congress will expand education freedom and opportunity for students, according to Senator Bill Cassidy.

Dec 30, 2024 · PASADENA, Calif. (KPLC) - For the fourth year in a row, Louisiana will have a float in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. The Louisiana Office of Tourism is showcasing the best of our state with the float “Louisiana Saturday Night,” which will feature a giant alligator wearing a crown and Mardi Gras beads while having a second line-umbrella in its tail.

Dec 30, 2024 · LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Lake Charles tonight. Lake Charles Police Department Lt. Jeff Keenum confirmed a shooting took place Sunday evening at Pecan Acres Apartments. Residents at the scene say they heard at ...