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The nickel in your coins is now worth more than 5 cents, but you can't cash in. #FOX48News
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Nickels cost more to make than they’re worth. But the crisis in Ukraine has some people thinking that the value of a nickel — in metal — will continue to rise.
“It seems obvious Mr. Jones was not headed to Sunday School,” Louisiana man arrested for the 6th time. #FOX48News
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BOGALUSA, La. (BRPROUD) – A deputy with the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office was recently on patrol when they noticed something that might be considered suspicious. The deputy noticed a veh…
SMPSO: Man driving Chevy dually steals 264 gallons of diesel in St. Martin Parish. #FOX48News
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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in a felony theft investigation.
Student loan forgiveness? Here's where the US stands. #FOX48News
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The average American has at least $37,000 in student loan debt. Could some of it be forgiven?
Psaki to leave White House for MSNBC. #FOX48News
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White House press secretary Jen Psaki will leave her job for MSNBC this spring, two sources familiar with the deal told The Hill.
House approves bill legalizing marijuana. #FOX48News
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(The Hill) — The House passed legislation on Friday to legalize marijuana nationwide and eliminate the longstanding criminal penalties for anyone who distributes or possesses it.
LSUA and CLTCC sign 2+2 articulation memorandu. #FOX48News
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ALEXANDRIA, La – LSU of Alexandria and Central Louisiana Technical Community College have signed a “2+2 Business Articulation” memorandum of understanding (MOU) that creates a clear and guara…
‘First-of-its-kind’ nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 could be available this year. #FOX48News
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“One advantage is that it works early in the infection, even after someone has already acquired the virus.”
The USFL kicks off with the Generals vs. Stallions Saturday, April 16th on FOX 48!
Owner seeks help finding missing "Who Dat" chanting Parrot named Mr. Bingle who escaped after Arabi tornado. #FOX48News
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The owner of the Parrot said Mr. Bingles knows a lot of words including the who dat chant.
Pizzeria owner accused of killing partner, stashing body for nearly 2 weeks. #FOX48News
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The owner of a pizza parlor in Pennsylvania has been charged with criminal homicide after she admitted to shooting and killing her longtime partner and hiding his body in their house, police say.
The most stupendous Wrestlemania weekend in history kicks off with the Andre the Giant Battle Royal and an Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat match Live at 7p on FOX 48!
16-year-old indicted, faces adult murder charge for December 2021 shooting. #FOX48News
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A St. Landry Parish 16-year-old will be tried as an adult after being indicted by a grand jury for a shooting death on New Year’s Eve in 2021, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.
Windshield shatters during Delta flight from Salt Lake City to D.C. #FOX48News
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A flight heading from Salt Lake City to Washington D.C. had to be diverted Thursday due to a shattered windshield.
Allergies vs. COVID: How to tell symptoms apart. #FOX48News
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How can you tell if it’s pollen or the latest COVID-19 variants that’s making you sneeze?
Child dies after ingesting enough fentanyl to kill 10 adults; parents charged. #FOX48News
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Police in Colorado have arrested two people following the death of their 23-month-old daughter.
Biden administration boosts mileage standards slashed by Trump. #FOX48News
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The Transportation Department on Friday announced that it boosted car efficiency standards that had been cut by the Trump administration.
RADE K-9 traffic stop leads to 1/2 lb methamphetamine. #FOX48News
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William Kevin Jones of Alexandria ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – On Wednesday 5:30 pm, deputies assigned to the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement K-9 Unit were patrolling the area of Texas Avenue near …
Police: Student kills peer at South Carolina middle school. #FOX48News
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 12-year-old student was shot and killed Thursday by another 12-year-old student inside their South Carolina middle school, authorities said. The shooter was found hiding u…
US taps $420M to boost water supplies hit by climate change. #FOX48News
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials slated millions of dollars for rural water projects in several states, with the Biden administration looking to shore up infrastructure needs made more ur…
Grammy Awards sets sight on Las Vegas for first time. #FOX48News
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammysmight be missing stars like Drake, The Weeknd and Kanye West as a performer, but the biggest night in music could still shine bright on the Las Vegas Strip. The ceremo…
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Registered sex offender arrested again in Louisiana. #FOX48News
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HOUMA, La. (BRPROUD) – A convicted felon who happens to be a registered sex offender is in trouble with the law once more. Richard Vito, 46, of Houma, is currently in the Terrebonne Parish Ja…
Eight-year-old boy in stable condition after being shot in head in Yazoo. #FOX48News
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YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) – An eight-year-old boy, who was shot in the head while playing on his porch, was listed in stable condition on Thursday, March 31. Dylan Johnson’s father, Ben …
CASSIE CARLI: FBI, MULTIPLE STATES INVOLVED IN SEARCH | Missing Florida mother #CassieCarli vanished in the Florida Panhandle 5 days ago while out picking up her young daughter, and now deputies say they need your help in the urgent search to find her. Carli's family and close friends join WFLA J.B. Biunno live on #WFLANow. Full Story: https://bit.ly/3tZ43lj
2 Suspects arrested in Natchitoches attack, robbery. #FOX48News
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Two suspects were arrested Thursday in the attack and robbery of a person in Natchitoches last Sunday.
'We lost our neighbors' two dead and homes destroyed after storm. #FOX48News
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Two people are dead after a likely tornado touched down early Thursday morning in Washington County. The possible tornado destroyed their home, as well as the homes…
Joint investigation leads to arrest of duo on child pornography charges in Louisiana. #FOX48News
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (BRPROUD) – Two men from Lake Charles are behind bars after the completion of a joint investigation. John Roark, 63 and Stephen Simmons, 42 were recently arrested and both f…
New bill introduced promises to protect Louisiana crawfish industry. #FOX48News
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BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Senator Bill Cassidy introduced a bill on Thursday that he said will protect the Louisiana crawfish industry. “One, it’s our culture, two, it’s …
PHOTOS: Fire burns at abandoned New Orleans Navy facility now used by homeless population. #FOX48News
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An investigation is underway after a fire burned inside an abandoned building in New Orlean’s Bywater neighborhood.
Travolta family adopts Jamie Lee Curtis' rescue pup from Oscars ceremony. #FOX48News
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When Jamie Lee Curtis appeared on the Oscars stage Sunday to give a tribute to Betty White, she brought a new friend along — Mac N Cheese the rescue puppy. Now we know where the dog is headed.
'Gold mine' of census records being released from 1950. #FOX48News
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It was the first census after World War II. The baby boom had begun. The Great Migration of Black residents from the Jim Crow South to places like Detroit and Chicago was in full swing. And some in…
Body of Nevada 18-year-old Naomi Irion found. #FOX48News
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Officials have located the body of missing Nevada 18-year-old Naomi Irion in a remote part of Churchill County, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.
Milk cartons filled with hand sanitizer given to children at NJ preschool, a kindergarten center. #FOX48News
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Milk cartons filled with hand sanitizer were given to children at a preschool and kindergarten center in New Jersey on Wednesday.
Fox News hires Caitlyn Jenner as contributor and commentator. #FOX48News
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NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel says it has hired Caitlyn Jenner as a contributor, with her first appearance set for Thursday on Sean Hannity’s program. Jenner, the former Olympic decathlete…
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