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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.

Jan 3, 2025 · LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Gerald Dial has been living in his rural Leesville home since 1966. In 2024, wood manufacturing plant Koppers moved into the piney woods across the street. Since then, Dial says he’s had issues with flooding on his property. “I’ve never had a problem with flood water ...

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3 days ago · 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.

Nov 8, 2024 · LEESVILLE, La. (KPLC) - A Leesville couple is being charged with first-degree murder for the death of a 4-year-old girl. Leesville Police Department (LPD) reports investigators determined both the 4-year-old and her 2-year-old brother both had injuries believed to be the result of physical abuse.