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Centennial at Pueblo County: Bulldogs' bite is worse than their bark, especially on offense. Centennial, 24-21. Central at East: New coach, but established program. Central, 35-10.Oil platform explodes off Louisiana coast; crew rescued The opening scene was all too familiar. Black smoke rising from a burning oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico and workers plucked from the sea.
Still at-large suspect has long history Timothy Alford, 25, the subject of a multi-agency manhunt since early Monday when he is suspected of shooting a Washington Parish Sheriff’s deputy during a high speed chase, has a long history of run-ins with the law.
WPSO: Manhunt was educational After leading a seven- day hunt for a man suspected of shooting a deputy, among other charges, the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office says it learned a lot, spent a lot and greatly appreciates the other law enforcement agencies that helped bring Timothy Alford into custody without further bloodshed.
Group touts region as a powerhouse in the energy sector This article has been read 0 times. That glimpse of the future was offered among various topics discussed by nine members of the Washington County Energy Partners during a 21/2-hour forum Tuesday at Consol Energy headquarters at Southpointe.
Sales taxes are highest in... Tennessee has the highest combined state and average local sales tax rate of any U.S. state, at 9.44%, according to a research group's report released Thursday.
UGA roster Georgia's roster for the UGA vs Louisiana-Lafayette game:
Getting in middle of foreclosure fights John Knott had reason to celebrate Thursday.
EXTRA: Gulf explosion; Molester sentenced; Inmate spared PLATFORM EXPLOSION SENDS MORE OIL INTO GULF: NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) - The Coast Guard is saying there are no immediate signs of a spill from an oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast.
Indiana voters turn to online registration Voter registration ends Oct. 4 for the upcoming Nov. 2 general election, but this year marks the first time Hoosiers can go online to register or download a registration form. The online registration site is www.indianavoters.com.