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Morning News Briefs For Thursday, November 20
Updated: November 20, 2008/8:19 AM
By: Alan Quartemont
Al Quartemont sets your news day with today’s top headlines:
Local News
*Great American Smoke-Out
*Parents Upset About Bus Rule
*Work Continues…
COLD CASE FILES: Shamekka Garnette’s Killer Still At Large
Updated: November 19, 2008/7:20 PM
By: Mike Magnoli
Shamekka Garnette loved to laugh with her friends- and she had lots of them. Her closest homegirls she called her sistas. So, it can be said she had a lot…
Cenla Christmas Spectacular
Updated: November 20, 2008/9:44 AM
By: Renee Allen
Cenla Christmas Spectacular is a part of the City of Alexandria’s Twelve Nights of Christmas. Proceeds from the event benefit the Victims of Sexual Assault Program and the Family counseling…
“Beautillion 2008: Visions of a New World.”
Updated: November 20, 2008/8:49 AM
By: Renee Allen
“Beautillion 2008: Visions of a New World” is scheduled for Saturday, November 22 at 7 p.m. Eleven young men from area high schools will take center stage at the Coughlin-Saunders…
Color-guards in Macy’s Parade
Updated: November 20, 2008/8:36 AM
By: Renee Allen
Pineville High School students selected to perform as color-guards in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade is scheduled to air on NBC on Thanksgiving Day at 9am.
Louisiana Amber Alert - Updated
By: Nancy Henry
Troop F has requested activation of the Louisiana AMBER Alert System on behalf of Shreveport Police Department for two children.
Department of Social Services to Operate Food Stamp Sites
By: Nancy Henry
Department of Social Services to Operate 41 Disaster Food Stamp Program sites on Monday, Sept. 15th
Louisiana’s DSS Secretary Resigns Over Gustav Response
Source:
Ann Williamson submits resignation letter.
Hurricane or Not; Veteran Gets New Liver
By: Nancy Henry
Hurricane or Not; Veteran Gets New Liver
Department of Social Services News Update
By: Nancy Henry
Department of Social Services Announces 23 Sites Available To Receive Emergency Food Stamp Applications On Sunday, Sept. 14
Department of Agriculture and Forestry News Update
By: Nancy Henry
LDAF Commissioner Mike Strain begins damage assessments
President Declares Major Disaster For Louisiana
By: Nancy Henry
More Information on Louisiana Hurricane Ike
Department of Social Services News Update
By: Nancy Henry
Department of Social Services Reminds Regular Food Stamp Recipients not to Apply for Disaster Benefits
Governor Jindal Update on State Response Efforts for Hurricane Ike
By: Nancy Henry
Governor Jindal Update on State Response Efforts for Hurricane Ike
Home Heating Tips
Source:
How to save oil this home heating season. Lynda Baquero reports.
Department of Health and Hospitals News Update
By: Nancy Henry
Health Department Warns of Flooding Dangers
Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration News Update
By: Nancy Henry
UNIFIED Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration/Louisiana National Guard/USArmy Corps of Engineers COASTAL FLOODING UPDATE
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries News Update
By: Nancy Henry
LDWF and LSP Join Forces in Search and Rescue
Dog Hero
Source:
Arizona dog dials 911 after owner suffers seizure. Melissa Garcio reports.
Wall Street Turmoil
Source:
Wall Street sees storm of its own. Brooke Hart reports.
