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File- In this 2013 photo, U.S. District Court Judge Patricia Minaldi speaks during the Empowering Women Luncheon in Sulphur, La. Records show a “caretaker” for Minaldi is accused of using her credit cards and checking account to rack up more than $51,000 in debt, including checks purportedly signed by Minaldi while she was getting substance abuse treatment in Florida earlier this year. (Marilyn Monroe/American Press via AP)

Man jailed on charges he financially exploited federal judge

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN - Associated Press

Chemical manufacturer moving headquarters to Louisiana

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This undated photo provided by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office shows Felix Vail. Nearly 54 years after a young woman died in southwest Louisiana, Vail, her husband, is going on trial, accused of killing her. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, in the second-degree murder case against Vail, who faces life in prison if convicted on that charge. (Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office via AP)

Jury being picked for trial more than 50 years after woman’s death

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An art show to hook all kinds: José-María Cundín

By Rita Lebeau - Associated Press

Body recovered from waters of Lake Charles

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Louisiana editorial roundup

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McNeese State gets $4 million gift

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Second workers’ village planned in Calcasieu

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