What's making news in Acadiana this morning
 | By SAM KARLIN | Staff writer Black state lawmakers on Tuesday called on the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct a full investigation into “systemic violations of constitutional rights” within the Louisiana State Police, after troopers’ brutal beating of Ronald Greene and a subsequent coverup of the circumstances of his death came to light in recent months. Read more |
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 | By SHELDON MICKLES, EDDIE PELLS and PAT GRAHAM | Staff and wire reports Banned sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that means the American champion's positive test for marijuana will cost the former LSU star a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual race. Read more |
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 | BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer Before entering foster care, Aliyah Zeien spent every morning helping her sisters get ready for school. She combed their hair, got them dressed and helped them onto the bus. The oldest of five, Zeien often took on the role of a parent, and at night, she shared a bed with her two-year-old brother. Read more |
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 | Elsa became a hurricane once again as it neared Florida's coast on Tuesday evening, according to National Hurricane Center forecasters. Read more |
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 | By LARA NICHOLSON | Staff Writer The Blue Zoo Aquarium inside the Mall of Louisiana has ramped up the search for Cara, the missing python, as they approach nighttime. Read more |
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 | Staff and KATC-TV reports The house that New Iberia Police and Louisiana State Police crime scene technicians searched recently, burned last night, KATC-TV reported. Read more |
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 | Eating healthier is faster and easier than ever when you have the right gadget on your countertop. You can roast chicken in a third of the … Read more |
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|  | Whether due to bad weather, time constraints, or your buddies having to cancel, you can’t always make it out to the green. So why not do th… Read more |
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|  | Drinking wine is among the greatest pleasures in life. There are so many different vintages and such a wide range of quality that there are… Read more |
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