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Let's face it; there are times when you just need some legal advice. The problem is when you need that legal advice,but just don't want to shell out a wad of money for minor problems and that's where this free seminar comes in. It's yet another service offered by the Calcasieu Parish Library.

I'll admit to being pretty naive. I always thought that, after getting one or two DWI citations that one would just have to stay off the streets. I guess the laws are not as tough as I thought since Jeremy Dale Brummet just got his 4th DWI.

Once again, the ever popular 'routine traffic stop' has landed an Alexandria man behind bars. The Combined Anti-Drug Task Force (CAT) said Keith D. Plaxco, 41, was pulled over for a traffic violation while traveling east on Interstate 10 near Iowa early Saturday morning.

Earlier I wrote about local farmers markets as places to shop for unique and local gifts. If you have an art lover on your list ... here is where to find pieces by local artist.

10:30 p.m. -- Well, folks, while there are still a few precincts outstanding, there aren't enough to change any outcomes at this point, so we're calling it.  Charles Boustany and Jeff Landry will head to a December runoff in the 3rd U.S. Congressional District, while John Fleming will be the next U.S. representative for the 4th District.  Check out how all the other local races in Southwest Louisi

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