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State Accidents Claim Nine Lives
The Associated Press reports nine deaths on Louisiana highways during the Thanksgiving weekend amid rain and gusty winds. Fatalities include Monica Meador 19 of Natchitoches, Edward J. Whittaker 25 of St. Francisville, Mildred Robichaux 49 of Marrero, Erline Robinson 33 of Mangham, Billy Cavalier 7 of Donaldsonville, Willie Shaw 45 of Waterproof, Melwinley Cacao 54 of St. Gabriel, John Hammond 12 of Pollock, and other wreck victims. the AP holiday count covers accidents from Wednesday midnight to Sunday midnight.
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Associated Press
Louisiana
Natchitoches
Louisiana 9
Black Lake
Monica Meador
Louisiana State University
St. Francisville
Louisiana 66
Edward J. Whittaker
Whittaker
Marrero
Mildred Robichaux
Monroe
Erline Robinson
Mangham
Bossier City
James Hutcherson
Crittenden
Billy Cavalier
Donaldsonville
Willie Shaw
Waterproof
Clayton
Carville
Melwinley
Cacao
St. Gabriel
John Hammond
Pollock