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Five die, 1 survives small plane crash in Louisiana

LAFAYETTE, La. (UPI) -- One person survived a small passenger plane crash in Lafayette on Saturday morning while trying to make an emergency landing, killing five people and injuring three others on the ground. The passengers were planning to watch Louisiana State play Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl game Saturday in Atlanta, WAFB-TV reported. The daughter-in law of LSU offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger died in the crash, WWL TV reported. Carley McCord was a New Orleans area sports reporter. The […]

todayDecember 28, 2019 57

Business & Lifestyle

Louisiana, New Orleans Saints nearing long term deal while subsidizing stadium renovations

BATON ROUGE, La. (The Center Square) -- Louisiana officials are close to finalizing a deal with the New Orleans Saints that would keep the team in place for another 30 years, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday. “I feel really good that we’re going to work this out,” he said, shortly after visiting a Saints practice. The deal would represent a 15-year commitment, with the structure in place for an additional 15 years, Edwards said. The arrangement would include an estimated […]

todayAugust 13, 2019 52

Entertainment

UFC star Ronda Rousey signs WWE contract, will appear at WrestleMania

PHILADELPHIA (UPI) -- Former UFC star Ronda Rousey has signed a full-time contract with the WWE. The WWE confirmed the pact after Rousey made a surprise appearance at the first-ever Royal Rumble women's match Sunday in Philadelphia. Japanese wrestling star Asuka beat Nikki Bella to win the Royal Rumble. After the match, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair walked into the ring holding their championship belts. Rousey soon joined them as Bad Reputation played through the speakers. After entering the ring, Rousey pointed to the WrestleMania sign and […]

todayJanuary 30, 2018 66

Entertainment

WWE tag team The Dudley Boyz to be inducted into Hall of Fame

STAMFORD, Conn. (UPI) -- WWE has announced decorated tag team The Dudley Boyz, consisting of Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Dudley Boyz, presented as half-brothers from "other mothers," were known for wearing tie-dye or camouflage attire with thick rimmed glasses and for their love of putting opponents through tables using their patent 3D: Dudley Death Drop maneuver. The group began their careers in 1996 in Extreme Championship Wrestling, where they captured […]

todayJanuary 30, 2018 54

Decision 2018

Illinois Republican congressmen differ on national concealed carry reciprocity

SPRINGFIELD/WASHINGTON (Illinois News Network) -- Members of Illinois’ Republican congressional delegation differ on whether every state in the nation should accept other states’ concealed carry permit holders. The so-called Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passed the House earlier this month. The measure would allow law-abiding citizens with a concealed-carry permit in one state to carry in another state without breaking the law. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, who represents a more rural area in central Illinois, said the bill is similar to […]

todayDecember 25, 2017 17

Business & Lifestyle

L-3 awarded Navy T-45 Goshawk support contract

WASHINGTON (UPI) --  L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace has been awarded a modified contract for services and support for 200 U.S. Navy T-45 Goshawk aircraft. The deal, announced Monday by the Department of Defense, is worth more than $37.6 million and modifies the terms of a previous award that was classified as a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, requirements contract. "This modification provides for additional organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance, logistics, and engineering services to support and maintain approximately 200 Navy T-45 Goshawk aircraft, […]

todayDecember 5, 2017 46

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