The 12 Most Insane Things That Happened In Louisiana In 2015
The year 2015 was a big year for Louisiana, no question. After all that has happened, it’s hard to think about what could be coming down the pipe for 2016. Here’s a look at some of the biggest and most wacky news stories of the year!
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Our governor’s race captured the imagination of the nation as David Vitter, heavily favorited, lost to John Bel Edwards.
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This tragedy shook the state to its core, as many wondered how something like this could happen in a community like Lafayette.
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The small town feud ended in tragedy and shook up this intimate community and the entire state.
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In Lafayette, police officers posed as a woman on a dating app to lure an accused armed robber to a Lafayette hotel, where they found him in possession of a stolen iPhone.
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This inspiring young man works at Social Southern Table & Bar in Lafayette, where he is an inspiration to all for his ability to overcome obstacles and become one of the most successful servers in the restaurant.
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The magical pinky graced us with their presence this year and brought joy to the entire state!
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Lee Circle will be no more.
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The incredible amount of news coverage alone was monumental.
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They brought a little Louisiana to the nation!
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This feud rocked the entire state as the question of Saints and Pelicans ownership began to be asked.
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This is the beautiful Percy Sledge, singer of the legendary hit, "When a man loves a woman".
Wow, what a year. What did you guys think was the most interesting story? Let us know in the comments below!
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