Jurors Convict Daniel Blank in Latest Slaying
AP: Jurors find serial killer Daniel Blank guilty in the death of LaPlace housewife Joan Brock. He already faces death for a prior murder and confessed on video to stabbing Brock with a butcher knife. Trial moved due to publicity with jurors transported from Marksville to Edgard.
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Former Boulder detective says Patsy Ramsey wrote ransom note
Steve Thomas, a former lead detective in the JonBenet Ramsey case, says Patsy Ramsey wrote the ransom note found in the Boulder home. He cites handwriting and tear patterns as evidence and notes he resigned over what he viewed as political influence on the case.
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Lottery Results Powerball and Lotto Draws Unofficial
Powerball numbers 4 9 12 33 48 with Powerball 18. Lotto numbers 6 10 14 24 28 37. Cash Quest numbers 4 12 15 43. These results are unofficial and tickets should be held for verification.
Community Deaths Noted In Parishes Across Louisiana
Obituary notices list Theodore Butler 76 of Amite Margaret Giovingo Cucciara 77 of Independence Lillie Mae Goynes 68 of Pine Grove James Colden Graham 61 of Baton Rouge Carl A. Price 80 of Hammond. Details and full obituaries available on Page 2A.
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Theodore Butler
Amite
Margaret Giovingo Cucciara
Independence
Lillie Mae Goynes
Pine Grove
James Colden Graham
Baton Rouge
Carl A. Price
Hammond
Feds probe HPD wiretap allegations in Hammond
The FBI is investigating whether Hammond police officials illegally wire tapped officers as alleged in a police lieutenant and a sergeant’s lawsuits. FBI confirms ongoing probe but won’t name focus. tapes of personal conversations cited. Corkern unavailable for comment.
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Chris Fortunato
Kenny Corkern
Corkern
Strawberry Festival shines with crowds and charity booths
Roseland Volunteer Fire Department raises funds at the Strawberry Festival with a 3000 pound crawfish sale as no parish funds support the department. Vendors from Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries and others report strong sales. Organizers praise large crowds, good weather, and a 98 float parade with 103 sections while deputies help manage attendees.
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Sixth Street
Bankston
Roseland Fire Department
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Harrell
Covington
Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries
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Mandeville
Baton Rouge
Disney World
Florida
Donald Lanier
Jerry Raiford
Tangipahoa Parish
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Lanier
Strawberry Board
Clinton greets neighbors during private New Orleans stop
President Clinton halted his low key fundraiser in Old Metairie as Secret Service scrambled to secure a barricade. He stepped from the limousine to greet about 50 local residents then moved to a white mansion for a $10,000 a plate luncheon hosted by Ray Reggie.
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William Greiner
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Vicki
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Dmass
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Arnold Lupin
Volunteers win state award for sock collection effort
In Tangipahoa Parish volunteers led by Hammond resident Carol Siekkinen raised funds to buy shoes and socks for special needs children. Local schools and churches organized drives with 1,200 pairs from Oak Forest Academy and 1,000 from Holy Ghost Catholic School. State winner earned $2,000. national judges limited entries to two per state.
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Carol Siekkinen
USA Weekend Magazine
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Glenda O’banion
Hammond Eastside
O’banion
O’ Banion
Oak Forest Academy
Amite
Interact Club
Holy Ghost Catholic School
North Oaks Medical Center
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