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          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • What to Watch: ‘Bates Motel’ season finale is tonight May. 20, 2013
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        • Oklahoma tornado: Death toll up to 91, including 20 children May. 20, 2013
          MOORE, Okla. — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 91 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said...
          A woman carries a child through a field near the collapsed Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla., Monday, May 20, 2013. The relationship between the woman and the child was not immediately known. A tornado as much as half a mile (.8 kilometers) wide with winds up to 200 mph (320 kph) roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.
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        • Oak Woods celebrating NHW May. 20, 2013
          Oak Woods of Mer Rouge Rehab and Wellness held a week of activities for the residents and staff to celebrate National Nursing Home Week.
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        • Today in the news: Toronto mayor denies crack-smoking allegations May. 17, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Mom chases down accused kidnapper May. 17, 2013
          A woman chased down a man who she said kidnapped her child. The Albuquerque woman’s 5-year-old daughter was abducted by the man, and the mom gave chase, police said. The kidnapper shoved the girl out of the car at some point,...
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        • Summer Reading Program slated May. 17, 2013
          The Morehouse Parish School Board is sponsoring a summer enrichment program for its students.Students in grades k through 12 can participate in the reading program by following the guidelines listed below and will receive five extra points in English Language Arts when they return to school in the fall.
        • Lagnaippe celebrates NHW May. 17, 2013
          Lagniappe has planned a week of activities for the residents and staff to celebrate National Nursing Home Week.
        • Student art on display May. 17, 2013
          Art students at Morehouse Magnet School are having the opportunity to display their works from this year.
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        • Cherry Ridge celebrates Nursing Home Week May. 16, 2013
          In observance of National Nursing Home Week, Cherry Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility is in the midst of a full week of activities.
        • Today in the news: Abortion doctor receives third life sentence May. 15, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Cop rescued from tree May. 15, 2013
          A New York City police officer who climbed a tree to try to rescue a cat got stuck himself and had to be rescued by firefighters. The officer initially climbed up a short way into the tree, but the cat climbed even...
        • PULSE: Boston Marathon bombings, a month of tragedy, resolve May. 15, 2013
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        • Police Jury talks ordinance May. 15, 2013
          A public hearing was held Monday night prior to the monthly Morehouse Parish Police Jury meeting.
        • Today in the news: NTSB recommends lowering BAC to .05 May. 14, 2013
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        • What to Watch: Angelina Jolie announces double mastectomy May. 14, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Moving ice destroys homes May. 14, 2013
          “Ice tsunamis” destroyed some homes in Canada and Minnesota recently, and YouTube footage of the moving ice is going viral. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources told CNN that what happens...
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        • PVA students take home art awards May. 14, 2013
          Prairie View Academy's annual Art survey contest was held during the week of May 6 - 10.
        • Celebrating Nursing Home Week May. 14, 2013
          National Nursing Home Week is this week. The local nursing homes started their celebrations on Monday by coming together at a local park for an afternoon of festivities
        • Mother, daughter graduate together May. 14, 2013
          Cassandra Brantley Barnes graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe May 11 and her daughter, Lillian Grace Barnes, will graduate fro Pre-K May 17.
        • Applications available for Delta Jr. High Magnet School of Performing Arts. May. 14, 2013
          Applications are now Available for Delta Jr. High Magnet School of Performing ArtsApplications may be picked up at Delta Jr. High School as well as Morehouse Parish School Board Office. The deadline for submitting applications is May 30, 2013. 
        • Father, son honored May. 14, 2013
          A father-son duo was honored May 11 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, with the bestowal of Crosses of Military Service.
        • Today in the news: Obama condemns IRS targeting of conservative groups May. 13, 2013
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        • What to Watch: 'Warehouse 13' visits film noir universe May. 13, 2013
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        • Philadelphia abortion doctor guilty in 3 babies' deaths May. 13, 2013
          PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia abortion doctor was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder and could face execution in the deaths of three babies who authorities say were delivered alive and then killed with scissors at his grimy clinic, in a case that became a flashpoint in the nation's debate over abortion.
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        • Morning Minutes: May 13 May. 13, 2013
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        • Council talks, loans, zoning, pool May. 13, 2013
          The city council convened Thursday night in the courtroom at City Hall. Sonny Nason was the only council member not in attendance.
        • Morning Minutes: May 12 May. 12, 2013
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        • Today in the news: Criminal investigation launched in Texas plant explosion May. 10, 2013
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        • What to Watch: Olympic medal-winning sailor killed after boat flips May. 10, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Would you try a lion meat taco? May. 10, 2013
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