A Louisiana Flavor at the Beijing 2008 Olympics

"Twenty athletes with ties to the Pelican State will represent the United States during the 17-day athletic extravaganza. It is believed to be the largest Olympic contingent ever from Louisiana. Click to see what Olympians have Louisiana ties The athletes range in age from 18...

Judge rules man’s trial rights violated

"The Speedy Trial Act stipulates a defendant’s trial be held within 70 days of his indictment or initial appearance in court with allowances for certain delays, including pre-trial motions."

Citgo Refinery: Four Workers Burned

Citgo Petroleum, subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela, a Venezuelan owned company in the U.S. has been mired with an onslaught of problems over the past two years regarding OSHA health and safety violations with it's failure to properly protect workers at all three of it's...