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By Mike Rizzuto
LSN Writer

Let me start this by saying that there is no justifiable cliche, catch phrase, or humorous way to start this column, for some things cannot be described by mere human verbiage. All that matters is this: New Orleans Saints 31 Indianapolis Colts 17, the final score of Super Bowl XLIV in Miami this past Sunday evening!

Yes, after 43 frustrating, heartbreaking years, the Black and Gold of the Crescent City has laid claim to the biggest prize in the world of professional football.

BATON ROUGE – With the New Orleans Saints playing in the Super Bowl for the first time ever, Louisianians from all corners of the state will be gathering at private parties, restaurants and bars where alcohol may be served to cheer on their team during the big game. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is advising Saints fans to keep their celebrations safe by not driving while intoxicated.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) biologists are responding to reports of dead or dying geese in the Gueydan area and other parts of south central Louisiana.

State Senator Jonathan Perry, left, and DOTD official Bill Fontenot, right, field questions from area citizens about the state of Highway 14 from Kaplan to Lake Arthur this past Thursday evening, January 28, 2010 in the Gueydan City Hall Meeting Room.

By Max Hungerford,
Meceal Smith, and
Mike Rizzuto

An overflow crowed of over 100 area residents showed up at the Gueydan City Hall on Thursday night, January 28, 2010 to discuss the rapidly-decling condition of the stretch of Highway 14 that runs from Kaplan through Gueydan to Lake Arthur.

The attendance exceeded all expectations.

Gueydan Mayor Bob Hensgens conducted the meeting and was ably supported by Kaplan Mayor Linda Hardee and Lake Arthur Mayor E.R. “Red” Giles.

Vermilion Parish- During an ongoing investigation into various child sexual abuse related offenses, troopers with Louisiana State Police Region II Criminal Investigation Division arrested a husband and wife and charged them with aggravated incest.