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Brief History. Louisiana was first claimed for the France in 1682, and became a French crown colony in 1731 but ceded to Spain in 1763. Louisiana reverted to France in 1800 and was sold by Napoleon to the U.S. in 1803. The southern part, known as the territory of Orleans, became the state of Louisiana in 1812. During the Civil War, Louisiana joined the Confederacy, but was later occupied by Union troops which resulted in economy suffering during Reconstruction. Now, this state is a popular tourist destination.

 

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Voters in Lincoln Parish will be asked in April to consider a new one-fourth-cent sales tax along with the renewal of an existing property tax to help fund operations of the sheriff's office.

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Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards has been hospitalized with pneumonia. His wife, Trina Edwards, says he is tired but doing well. She said in a Facebook message he was taken to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center...

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Some Friday linkage: Georgia dismisses three players, including defensive back Nick Marshall. There's no bashing of Les Miles at the Bayou Bash, writes Glenn Guilbeau of Gannett Louisiana News. Mississippi State gets its quarterback on signing day. South Carolina is the ideal place for Everette Sands. Darius Philon was more committed to Alabama than Alabama was committed to him, writes Kevin ...