Vigil honors local law enforcement in Mount Carmel
About 30 people gathered outside the Wabash County courthouse in Mount Carmel for a Blue Line candlelight vigil honoring local law enforcement. Organizers and officials praised officers as first responders and thanked the community for support amid national tensions and recent officer deaths.
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Mount Carmel
Wabash County
Sandy Keneipp
Keneipp
Rod Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Baton Rouge Shootout Kills Three Officers and Suspect
Three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers are dead and three wounded in a morning shooting near police headquarters. Police say the suspect was killed at the scene. no additional active shooters were found. The attack at Airline Highway follows days of protests over police violence. President Obama condemned the violence and urged an end to attacks on law enforcement. Governor Edwards pledged state resources to bring perpetrators to justice. Witnesses described a masked gunman fleeing as shots rang out. Police blocked roads and checked vehicles as the investigation began.
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Baton Rouge
United States
Barack Obama
John Bel Edwards
Louisiana
Edwards
WAFB
Brady Vancel
Vancel
Flea Market idea aims to help Market St. businesses
Mount Carmel plans a Saturday flea market led by The Finish Line owner Tracy Deckard to boost Market Street trade. He tested a promotional tent, hopes to prioritize Market Street vendors, and may charge 20 to 30 dollars per spot. If demand grows, he may add bands or a DJ and buy another tent.
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Mount Carmel
Tracy Deckard
Wabash County
Market Street
Deckard
Walnut Street
D.J
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